Allah swt states in the Holy Quran, an instance of the Prophet Shuaib (peace be upon him) who...
LEGAL DESK
Gendered Violence in India: Misconceptions and the Way Forward
2022 marks ten years of the Delhi gang rape and murder case, more commonly known as the “Nirbhaya”...
A Month for Civil Liberties…or the Lack Thereof!
Split verdict on hijab brings little relief but renewed hope; Justice Dhulia’s judgement hailed...
Recent Demolitions: Disciplining the Alleged Deviants
The test of law is in its effective implementation. Much has been said about human dignity being...
Raising the Legal Age of Marriage to 21 for Women
The minimum age for women in India was for the first time prescribed in the Sarda Act (later...
Gyanvapi Mosque: Some Considerations
Now comes the real test: will Indian society allow history to repeat, or can there be a clear will...
Dowry: An unwritten evil custom
What would people say? This is the biggest and most persistent query which arises in the minds of...
Marital Rape: Legal Tangles & Social Realities
However, while criminalization is a debate that seems far from settled at least in India, there...
Judicial Rhetoric and Silence on Muslim Women’s Claims
Those who are furious about the law of divorce in Islam state two grounds against it. Firstly,...
A Brief Overview of Rape Laws
Artwork Credit: "No Means No" by Simlyn J/Feminism In India IntroductionThe ‘Nirbhaya’ Gangrape...
A Note of Concern from ‘Within’ Law
Often, I get calls from activists and friends regarding any legal issues or doubts with gender...
A Brief Insight into Islamic Law
Introduction "The legislation of the Quran will spread all over the world, because it agrees with...