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Understanding India’s Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971
Introduction The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971 is a landmark legislation in India that legalizes abortion under...

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Understanding the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955
Introduction Marriage is a sacred institution in Hinduism, but it is also a legal contract governed by the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 ....

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Know Your Rights: One Year of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) is a major law that directly affects every citizen’s interaction with the criminal...

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Ensuring Safe Workplaces for Women – Understanding India’s POSH Act
Introduction Sexual harassment at the workplace is a pervasive issue that undermines women’s dignity, safety, and professional growth. To...

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Understanding the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005: A Comprehensive Guide
Domestic violence is a pervasive issue affecting countless women across India. To address this, the Indian government enacted the ...

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"Behind Bars: The Gender Disparity in Death Penalty Sentencing"
Written by: Kishan Chopda Introduction: Gender and the death penalty have been intertwined throughout history, with women often receiving...

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May 5, 202311 min read
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Sexual Harassment & Atrocities With Women In the Workplace
Written by - Vanshika Pannu & Monisha Jain Sexual harassment of women in the workplace is a ubiquitous issue in our society and...

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Apr 13, 20234 min read
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Maternity Benefits Act, 1961
Written by: Shivani Reddy Introduction The Maternity Benefit Act, of 1961 is a legislation that protects the employment of women at the...

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Dec 18, 202213 min read
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UNIFORM CIVIL CODE
Written by: Shivani H Reddy INTRODUCTION India is a land in which various religions are followed like Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Jainism,...

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Dec 15, 202212 min read
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Live-in Relationship in India
Written by: Rashmi Singh INTRODUCTION In India, live-in relationships are becoming more common as a simple alternative to marriage....

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Dec 15, 20227 min read
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NIRBHAYA CASE ANALYSIS
Written by: Kanika Wadhawan This case is one of the landmark judgments of India which has brought many changes in the rape laws of India...

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Dec 11, 20227 min read
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MAINTAINANCE OF WIFE, CHILDREN, AND PARENTS
Written by: Anushka Patil INRODUCTION Section 125 of Code of Criminal Procedure states that any person having sufficient means to...

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Dec 8, 20225 min read
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An Overview of Women's Rights in Workplace in India
Written By: Arushi Gupta Introduction If a man says “I have 5 children, I need a raise to support my family” to his boss, he will get a...

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Jun 1, 20224 min read
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Marital Rape: Social and Judicial aspects
Written By: Aditya Sharma RAPE AND MARITAL RAPE India has a constitutional history of almost 73 years in the terms of post-independence....

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May 31, 20228 min read
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NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WOMEN
By: SAMATHA BEHARA The NCW is a statutory body of government of India, generally concerned with advising the government on all policy...

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Apr 28, 20215 min read
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DAUGHTER’S RIGHT TO PROPERTY: NOTIONAL PARTITION
By Meghana killampalli INTRODUCTION Human greed has no bonds and ends the rush to acquire worldly possessions is a reality witnessed...

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Apr 26, 20217 min read
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NO MEANS NO: PROTECTION AGAINST SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AGAINST WOMEN- JUDICIAL APPROACH
Written by - Meghana killampalli “If all men are born free, how is it that all women are born slaves?”[i] Says Mary Astel Over the...

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Apr 13, 202115 min read
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Importation of girls (up to 21 years of age)
Written By - Nikhil Contents Introduction Element Related Case 1.State v. Sartaj Khan 2016 2. Sakina Bibi vs the state of West Bengal [5]...

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Mar 19, 20219 min read
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PROTECTION OF WOMEN AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT, 2005
Written By - Kriti Akarnia Contents Introduction Section 2 Definition of Domestic Violence Duties of police officers, service providers...

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Mar 16, 20217 min read
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CRUELTY BY HUSBAND OR HIS RELATIVES
Written By - Apeksha kushwaha Introduction A social establishment where a spouse has certain obligations towards his or her better half...

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Mar 16, 20213 min read
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