The Kerala High Court Today (Sept 10) called for a feminist perspective to be factored in while drafting laws to deal with sexual harassment at workplace. The Bench made the observation while hearing matters concerning the Justice K Hema committee report on the working conditions of women in the film industry.
“kya darling challan karne aayi hai kya?” | The Calcutta High Court ruled that addressing an unknown woman as ‘darling’ constitutes sexual harassment under Section 354A IPC. The court upheld the conviction of a man who, while inebriated, made a sexually colored remark to a lady police officer. The court emphasized that such behavior is offensive, and modified the punishment to one month imprisonment.
The Supreme Court has directed the inclusion of a woman judicial officer in committees overseeing women inmates in each West Bengal district. This decision follows concerns about women’s jail conditions, including high pregnancy rates and children living in jails. The expansion aims to enhance women prisoners’ safety and conditions, with a focus on prison reforms.
The Delhi High Court, led by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, denied bail to a man involved in a dowry death case, stressing the necessity of public education on genetic science and the determination of a child’s gender. The ruling highlights societal misconceptions and advocates for empowering women while addressing deep-seated societal issues related to gender-based discrimination.