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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
Aug 2, 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
Feb 16, 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
Jan 23, 2024


“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 19, 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
Dec 5, 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...
Devika Agarwal
Jun 18, 2023
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