The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea questioning the Bombay High Court’s view that the POSH Act does not apply to complaints by women advocates before bar councils. The case could redefine sexual harassment protections for women lawyers across India.
The Supreme Court has given the Centre six weeks to respond to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) asking for chemical castration of rapists. The Court also allowed the petitioner to share the plea with women lawyers for their suggestions. This move is part of efforts to improve women’s safety and justice for sexual offences. The petitioner can consult experts to strengthen the case.
Today, On 16th December, The Supreme Court issued a notice on a plea by the SC Women Lawyers Association seeking pan-India safety guidelines for women, children, and the third gender. The petition also calls for banning free online pornography, highlighting its negative societal impact. The court noted these issues involve policy matters requiring government action and scheduled further hearings for January 2025.
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The Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA) Today (Sept 6) issued a powerful and urgent call for immediate and far-reaching reforms following the heinous murder of a female advocate in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh. The advocate’s body was found in a canal, and her face had been mutilated in an apparent attempt to obscure her identity, further adding to the brutality of the crime.
On Wednesday(21st August), The SC Women Lawyers Association strongly condemned the increase in crimes against women, urging urgent reforms. They highlighted rising violence in states like Kolkata, Bihar, and Maharashtra. The organization advocated for a ban on online pornography, gender sensitization, CCTV systems in workplaces, and coordinated action from government and the public to create a safer society for women.
