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Torchbearer for Women's Legal Rights
Our Mission
We aim to be a torchbearer for women’s legal rights in India and across the world. We analyze how the legal justice system interprets women’s rights and its reflection on societal attitudes towards women.
Raising Public Awareness
Deconstructing legislative & policy developments impacting women and girls in India & the majority world.
Legal and Policy Advocacy
Engaging with policy makers through public consultations to advocate for gender-responsive laws and policies.
Training and Capacity Building
Creating knowledge resources for lawyers, activists & organizations to create a safer & equitable world for women.
Our Recent Work
Devika Agarwal
Aug 2, 2024
Outraging the modesty of a woman under Indian criminal law
A case was recently filed against Mahua Moitra by the chairperson of the National Commission of Women, Rekha Sharma, for ‘outraging the...
Devika Agarwal
Feb 16, 2024
What Government Policies Are There To Prevent Cervical Cancer?
The Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Interim Budget 2024-2025 speech, stated that the “government will encourage...
Devika Agarwal
Jan 23, 2024
Remission Under Criminal Law For Heinous Crimes Committed Against Women
The Supreme Court of India recently gave its ruling in Bilkis Yakub Rasul v. Union of India. This article analyses the Bilkis Bano...
Devika Agarwal
Dec 19, 2023
“Wait, is that sexual harassment?” Humor as a Form of Sexual Harassment
Editor’s note: Sexual harassment occurs on a spectrum, it can range from subtle e.g. paying a compliment to a woman which is unwelcome...
Devika Agarwal
Dec 5, 2023
Inquiry Process & Standard of Proof in Sexual Harassment Cases under Central Civil Services Rules, 1965
On 6 November 2023 the Supreme Court of India in Union of India v. Dilip Paul, ruled on the manner of inquiry into sexual harassment...
Devika Agarwal
Jun 18, 2023
Explained: Delhi High Court ruling that maternity relief be made available to university students
In a path-breaking judgment delivered by the Delhi High Court, a university student can now avail maternity benefits even in the absence...
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