[BREAKING] Supreme Court Reconstitutes Gender Sensitisation Committee to Address Gender Equality and Harassment Issues

The Supreme Court has restructured its Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee, appointing Justice B.V. Nagarathna as chairperson. The 11-member panel includes notable advocates and representatives tasked with addressing gender discrimination and related issues, following the retirement of Justice Hima Kohli. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud initiated this reconstitution.

LawChakra Exclusive Interview With SCWLA President Mahalakshmi Pavani | Why Women Safety At Stake? SC To Take Big Action Soon?

On December 16, 2024, LawChakra hosted a discussion led by Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani on women’s safety in India, marking 12 years since the Nirbhaya case. Pavani highlighted a petition for pan-India safety guidelines, emphasized the need for effective law implementation, and discussed issues like pornography misuse and gender-neutral laws.

CJI Chandrachud Arranges ‘Laapataa Ladies’ Screening for Supreme Court Judges Today

Today(on 9th August), the Supreme Court will host a screening of the Hindi film Laapataa Ladies for judges, their spouses, and registry members, organized by CJI DY Chandrachud. The event will also feature appearances by the film’s producers, Aamir Khan, and director Kiran Rao.