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.
The Supreme Court is set to review whether alimony can be awarded when a marriage is declared void under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. Conflicting judgments have led to this matter being referred to a larger bench by a Division Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale. The issue will be resolved by a three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court.
