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Are men defenceless against domestic violence laws? What SC says about men's rights in these casesSupreme Court on Men's rights in dowry cases: More than 50% of men in India face domestic violence, be it emotional or physical, at the han...05 Mar, 2025, 11.29 AM IST- Another misuse of domestic violence law: Supreme Court warns wife for filling false FIR under section 498A of IPC and the Dowry ActFalse Dowry and 498A case: The Supreme Court of India recently found a wife guilty of filing a false dowry and domestic violence case again...27 Dec, 2024, 08.51 PM IST
- Bengaluru techie suicide: Lawyers call for Section 498A to be bailable and gender neutralA Bengaluru techie's suicide sparks calls for reform of Section 498A. Advocate Vikas Pahwa highlights misuse of the anti-dowry harassment l...11 Dec, 2024, 05.20 PM IST
- Husband cannot use bankcruptcy as excuse for not paying maintenance, wife, kids will get priority over claim of creditors: SCThe Supreme Court prioritized estranged wives and children's maintenance over creditors' claims in insolvency cases. The court ruled that m...11 Dec, 2024, 01.13 PM IST
- SC calls for NALSA's report on plea to implement women integrated help system across IndiaThe Supreme Court has requested a report from the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) regarding the implementation of the NALSA women...15 Sep, 2023, 06.20 PM IST
- No tolerance for crime against women: Twitter launches prompt to help people combat domestic violenceThe feature will be reviewed at regular intervals by the Twitter team.17 Jun, 2020, 12.40 PM IST
- Men’s Day special: Meet Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj, a woman who has been tirelessly fighting for men’s rightsDeepika's documentary 'Martyrs of Marriage' deals with the misuse of Section 498A.19 Nov, 2019, 05.17 PM IST
- From dowry harassment to domestic violence: Now, #MenToo seek gender neutralityAlthough the acquittal rate in rape cases is 74%, stretched litigation destroys a man’s reputation.12 May, 2019, 12.38 PM IST
- Model nikahnama to be modified to tamp down on triple talaq: AIMPLBThe All India Muslim Personal Law Board has maintained that it is against the practice of triple talaq, but has also opposed a proposed bil...03 Feb, 2018, 12.56 PM IST
- US government report pans India over human rights violationsIt mentioned about rejection of renewal of government permission to 25 NGOs to receive foreign funds, including senior lawyer Indira Jaisin...02 Apr, 2017, 08.09 PM IST
- Seldom do sexually-harassed women get justice thanks to the labyrinthine criminal justice systemDonna Fernandes of women's rights organisation Vimochana said women are forced to reconcile because of a lack of sensitivity and awareness.13 Jan, 2017, 01.47 PM IST
- Bring back Kohinoor, gift it to Jagannath Temple: BJD MP Bhupinder SinghHe demanded that the diamond be brought back and restored to whom the Maharaja had willed it to be gien.03 May, 2016, 01.54 PM IST
- Unfortunate that there is no witness protection plan: Supreme CourtThe court said that the issue of witnesses protection is a serious matter which has not been addressed as yet.14 Nov, 2013, 06.59 PM IST
- Rape highest reported crime in matrilineal MeghalayaReplying to a cut motion moved by Opposition legislator, Warjri admitted that crimes against women have become a "matter of serious concern...17 Apr, 2013, 09.40 PM IST
- Imposing restrictions on women like dress code ensures more violence against themEvidence suggests that women are less safe in societies that impose restrictions on women.10 Jan, 2013, 08.07 AM IST
- Socially beneficial tool turning into legal terrorism mechanism?The most equipped investigation, able prosecution and hawk-eyed judicial scrutiny sometimes fail to unravel the facts.04 Jul, 2011, 02.16 AM IST
- Ruchika case gives police reforms a pushThe Ruchika Girhotra case has seen the dust being wiped off police reform proposals including some relating to setting out tough performanc...01 Jan, 2010, 02.47 PM IST
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