The petition challenged the constitutional validity Section 30 of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914 prohibiting employment of “any man under the age of 25 years” or “any woman” in any…
The rights of women were noticed by Supreme Court in a large number of judgments, some important judgments we are referring here- Githa Hariharan v. Reserve Bank of India ,…
The right to bodily integrity and the reproductive choice of any woman has been the subject of discussion in quite a few decisions of supreme Court. The discussion has been…
Article 15(3) of the Constitution enables and empowers the State to make special provision for the benefit of women and children. The Constituent Assembly debated this provision on 29th November,…
Recently, there has been a lot of talk on the judgment of abortion right which was delivered by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud who is known for his progressive judgment. Many people…
In this case, a writ petition was filed for the enforcement of the fundamental rights of working women under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India. The…
In the case of Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan, the supreme court laid down guidelines for the protection of women at workplace. In this case, a writ petition was filed…
OBJECT AND PURPOSE This act was enacted to provide protection against sexual harassment to women at workplace and for the prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment and for…
Anuj Garg v. Hotel Association of India (2007)- A case when court upheld the right of women to work in such premises where liquor is served
The petition challenged the constitutional validity Section 30 of the Punjab Excise Act, 1914 prohibiting employment of “any man under the age of 25 years” or “any woman” in any…
The rights of women as expended through Court’s Rulings
The rights of women were noticed by Supreme Court in a large number of judgments, some important judgments we are referring here- Githa Hariharan v. Reserve Bank of India ,…
Right to bodily integrity and reproductive choice
The right to bodily integrity and the reproductive choice of any woman has been the subject of discussion in quite a few decisions of supreme Court. The discussion has been…
Article 15(3) of the Constitution- Origin and Object
Article 15(3) of the Constitution enables and empowers the State to make special provision for the benefit of women and children. The Constituent Assembly debated this provision on 29th November,…
Lillu Rajesh v. State of Haryana- The Case that banned two fingers test in India
Even if the victim had lost her virginity earlier, it can certainly not give a licence to any person to rape her. It is the accused who was on trial…
The judgment on the abortion right of single mother- A further important addition in progressive Jurisprudence
Recently, there has been a lot of talk on the judgment of abortion right which was delivered by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud who is known for his progressive judgment. Many people…
The case of Vishaka when court laid down guidelines to protect women at workplace
In this case, a writ petition was filed for the enforcement of the fundamental rights of working women under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India. The…
The full text of Vishaka Guidelines with Discussion
In the case of Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan, the supreme court laid down guidelines for the protection of women at workplace. In this case, a writ petition was filed…
Briefing the sexual harassment of women at workplace Act, 2013
OBJECT AND PURPOSE This act was enacted to provide protection against sexual harassment to women at workplace and for the prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment and for…