A new survey by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) shows that 38.5% of women lawyers find the legal profession discouraging, revealing serious challenges linked to gender bias, limited leadership opportunities, and the pressures of marriage and motherhood affecting careers.
The Supreme Court of India granted temporary relief to actor S. Ve Shekher, postponing his surrender in a case of derogatory social media comments towards women journalists that had led to his conviction. The Court criticized his conduct and emphasized the seriousness of the matter, requiring him to seek reconciliation with the complainant.
The Calcutta High Court quashed the case against a man accused of mocking Mamata Banerjee in a YouTube video. Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta stated that there was no strong evidence or valid grounds to continue the trial. He noted that filing a charge sheet without solid proof is not enough to justify legal proceedings. The verdict reinforces the importance of substantial evidence in criminal cases.
The Delhi High Court noted the misuse of laws protecting married women from harassment, highlighting a trend of false accusations against husbands and their families during matrimonial disputes. While acknowledging genuine cases exist, the court found an FIR lacking specific allegations, dismissing it as an abuse of legal process and emphasizing the need for scrutiny beyond allegations.
Madras: The Madras High Court has directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to stop harassing journalists while probing the leak of a sexual harassment victim’s identity in the Anna University case. The Court made it clear that while journalists should not be troubled, they must also cooperate with the investigation.
