Japan's parliament enacted revisions to the Imperial House Law on July 17, 2026, cementing male-only succession and allowing princesses to retain royal status after marrying commoners, but leaving 19-year-old Prince Hisahito as the only heir of his generation and the monarchy's long-term survival deeply uncertain.
Read Full ArticleRajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal renews his call for a National Commission for Men following the alleged murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal. The proposed 2025 Bill aims to provide institutional support for male victims while ensuring existing protections for women remain unaffected.
At IWIL Conference, CJI Surya Kant calls on High Court collegiums to consider women advocates practising in the Supreme Court for judicial elevation.
Historic iWiL conference at Supreme Court sees top judges unite as CJI Surya Kant pushes for greater representation of women on the Bench.
Justice Savitri Ratho recalls being stalked during her early legal career at the IWIL National Conference, highlighting challenges faced by women in the profession.
Indian business families urge SEBI to recognise daughters-in-law as relatives under takeover norms, citing succession planning, trusts, gender equality and compliance risks.
SCBA moves Supreme Court seeking national guidelines to stop forced menstrual verification and protect women’s privacy, dignity, autonomy and workplace rights.
SC Women Lawyers Association condemns Justice Katju’s ‘sexist’ remarks, demands public apology; calls comments an assault on dignity of women lawyers.
Madras High Court rules that married women don’t need husband’s signature for passport; affirms women’s individual rights and slams outdated practices.
Kerala High Court upholds widow’s right to reside in matrimonial home after husband’s death under Domestic Violence Act, reinforcing women’s housing rights.
Delhi HC allows women with 65% marks to join Army NCC Special Entry, ensuring gender equality; next hearing on July 23, 2025.
SC Women Lawyers Association, led by Sr Adv Mahalakshmi Pavani, condemns brutal assault on woman lawyer in Kerala; demands strict action against accused senior advocate.
The Task Force on Women’s Security, launched under the Joint Security Innovation Centre, aims to develop effective strategies to ensure women’s safety, announced by Shri Kunwar Vikram Singh, Chair...
Calcutta High Court directs West Bengal government to consider extending childcare leave to male employees, emphasizing gender equality in parental responsibilities.
The chromosomes of the son and not daughter-in-law, through union of a married couple will decide the birth of a daughter or a son, the Delhi High Court expressed recently while adding that people nee...
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