At IWIL Conference, CJI Surya Kant calls on High Court collegiums to consider women advocates practising in the Supreme Court for judicial elevation.
Read Full ArticleHistoric 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Court rules that married women don’t need husband’s signature for passport; affirms women’s individual rights and slams outdated practices.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...
The pursuit of equality extends beyond the contours of the law and the courtroom. This imperative is not exempt from the hallowed halls of the Honble Supreme Court of India, where the principles of ju...
Hearing a plea by a woman officer of the Indian Army who was given a different posting upon her own request, the Supreme Court expressed its reservation on interfering in postings of the Indian Army. ...
Sabarimala Reference Day 16: Senior Advocates tell Supreme Court religion cannot be tested on secular yardsticks under Articles 14 and 19.
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Supreme Court rules SC/ST Act offence is not made out if alleged casteist abuse occurred inside a private house without public view.
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BCI seeks details on Mamata Banerjee’s advocate status after her appearance in lawyer’s robes before the Calcutta High Court.
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Delhi Court grants bail in false promise to marry case, observing the relationship appeared consensual between two mature adults.
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Karnataka withdraws its 2022 hijab ban order and permits limited religious symbols alongside uniforms in schools and colleges.
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