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Supreme Court Removes Age Limit For Adoptive Maternity Leave Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has struck down the three-month age limit for maternity leave in adoption cases, citing Article 14 (Right to Equality). The judgment expands the scope of maternity benefits and recognises adoptive motherhood beyond biological constraints. Key Judgement …
Read MoreSHAKTI WALK ORGANISED IN NEW DELHI FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Why in the News? Women’s Day Event: Ministry of Women and Child Development organising ‘Shakti Walk’ in New Delhi to mark International Women’s Day. Women-Led Initiative: Event highlights women’s leadership, empowerment and participation in national development. Key features of the Shakti Walk initiative Symbolic Route: …
Read MoreWOMEN’S HEALTH AS A TEST OF RIGHT TO EQUALITY Syllabus: GS 1: Women and Women organization Social Empowerment Why in the News? The Supreme Court’s judgment in Dr. Jaya Thakur vs Union of India recognised Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) as a matter of constitutional equality and dignity. The Court held that absence of sanitary facilities, …
Read MoreCOURTS CAN’T FORCE WOMAN TO CONTINUE PREGNANCY: SC Why in the News? Apex Ruling: Supreme Court judgment allowed termination of a 30-week pregnancy, overruling the Bombay High Court. Reproductive Rights: Top court reaffirmed that women’s reproductive autonomy overrides rigid statutory timelines under the MTP Act. Judicial Precedent: SC decision expands interpretation of mental anguish as …
Read MoreMenstrual Health Declared Fundamental Right Under Article 21 Why in the News ? The Supreme Court of India has held that menstrual health and hygiene form an integral part of the right to life and dignity under Article 21, directing States and Union Territories to ensure free biodegradable sanitary pads and adequate facilities in all …
Read MoreAssam Introduces Bill to Ban Polygamy Statewide Why in the News? The Assam Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025, proposing up to seven years of imprisonment for offenders. The Bill aims to promote gender justice and social equality, with limited exceptions, much like how …
Read MoreSpain Moves to Protect Abortion Rights Constitutionally Why in the News ? Spain’s leftist government has proposed to enshrine the right to abortion in the country’s constitution after a controversy sparked by Madrid city hall’s far-right-backed proposal to warn women about a non-scientific “post-abortion syndrome”, leading to nationwide political debate. This move echoes complex negotiations …
Read MoreSupreme Court Cautions on Hindu Succession Act Provisions Why in the News? As China grapples with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Ragasa, which wreaks havoc on its southeastern coast, India faces its own challenges in the legal realm. The Supreme Court emphasized caution while examining petitions challenging gender-based inheritance provisions under the Hindu Succession Act, …
Read MoreSupreme Court Cautions on Hindu Succession Act Provisions Why in the News? As China grapples with the aftermath of Super Typhoon Ragasa, which wreaks havoc on its southeastern coast, India faces its own challenges in the legal realm. The Supreme Court emphasized caution while examining petitions challenging gender-based inheritance provisions under the Hindu Succession Act, …
Read MoreUnfinished Struggle for Gender Justice in India Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Issues Related to Women Inclusive Growth Why in the News? Despite landmark cases like Vishakha v. State of Rajasthan (1997) and reforms after the 2012 Delhi gang rape, the promise of gender justice in India remains incomplete. Recent debates highlight persistent failures in …
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