Synopsis: The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021 MTP Bill aims to improve women’s reproductive rights. But it will restrict women’s bodily autonomy if implemented. Introduction: The Lok Sabha passed the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2021. Now the bill is in the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha has to maintain caution in passing… Continue reading MTP Bill 2021 is not progressive enough
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Significance of Supreme Court Guidelines on Gender Stereotypes
Synopsis: The Supreme Court advocated some important steps to avoid gender stereotypes while setting aside the Madhya Pradesh High Court order. Now it is time for us to work towards its implementation. Contents1 Introduction:2 Avoidable gender stereotypes:3 Level of gender stereotypes in India:4 Other judicial interventions on gender equality: Introduction: The Supreme Court set aside the… Continue reading Significance of Supreme Court Guidelines on Gender Stereotypes
SC Guidelines for Bail in Sexual Assault Cases to Lower Courts
What is the News? The Supreme Court has set aside the “rakhi-for-bail” order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. Further, the SC also issued guidelines to be followed by Courts while dealing with sexual assault cases. What was the Rakhi for Bail order of the MP High Court? In 2020, the Madhya Pradesh High Court… Continue reading SC Guidelines for Bail in Sexual Assault Cases to Lower Courts
Issue of Consent in POCSO Act
Synopsis: The Madras High Court quashed a case of aggravated sexual assault of a minor under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act. The High Court also mentioned the need to amend the POCSO act. Contents1 The case and ruling 2 About the POCSO Act:3 Rationale behind the judgement:4 Way Ahead: The case and… Continue reading Issue of Consent in POCSO Act
Incentivising Women’s Domestic Care and Associated Issues
Synopsis: Addressing Women’s challenges in an economy is more important than incentivising women’s domestic care work. Background In the 1991 census, women’s groups undertook a campaign to ensure that women’s home-based labour is getting recognised. Recently, in the poll-bound Tamilnadu state, various political parties announced remuneration for women’s domestic and care. Over the years, Tamil… Continue reading Incentivising Women’s Domestic Care and Associated Issues
Increasing Cases of Gestational Diabetes in India
Synopsis: India registers a high number of gestational diabetes cases, which are bound to increase in the future. This coupled with low awareness and poor testing potential calls for immediate action. Contents1 Background:2 About Gestational Diabetes:3 Impact of Gestational Diabetes:4 Challenges in Managing Gestational Diabetes:5 Way Forward: Background: Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes… Continue reading Increasing Cases of Gestational Diabetes in India
Lack of Gender sensitivity in the Court Judgments
Synopsis: Lack of gender sensitivity by the judiciary is one of the fundamental reasons for the worsening security of Women in India. The judiciary in many cases enforced societal attitudes towards women. The worsening state of security of women in India: India rated as the most dangerous country for women, as per the Thomson… Continue reading Lack of Gender sensitivity in the Court Judgments
“Mission Shakti, Mission Poshan 2.0, and Mission Vatsalya” – 3 Umbrella schemes of Ministry of WCD
What is the news? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has decided to classify all of its major programmes under three Umbrella Schemes- Mission Shakti, Mission POSHAN 2.0, and Mission Vatsalya. This step has been taken to ensure the effective implementation of various programmes and schemes of the Ministry. What are the three umbrella… Continue reading “Mission Shakti, Mission Poshan 2.0, and Mission Vatsalya” – 3 Umbrella schemes of Ministry of WCD
Issue of Women’s rights in India
Synopsis: March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day. While celebrating it, we also need to look back at how women’s rights upheld by the state in the last years. Background: 8th march is being celebrated as International Women’s Day. It is celebrated to commemorate the struggles of women factory workers. It was first organised… Continue reading Issue of Women’s rights in India
LinkedIn released the “Opportunity Index 2021”
What is the News? LinkedIn has released the Opportunity Index,2021. The index focuses on the manner in which women perceive their employment opportunities. Further, the opportunity index also focuses on how the gender gap is slowing down the career progress for working women. About the Opportunity Index 2021: The LinkedIn Opportunity Index research was conducted… Continue reading LinkedIn released the “Opportunity Index 2021”
