Permanent Commission for Women in the Armed Forces Was the Highlight of My Career: Ex-CJI Chandrachud

Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud said the highlight of his judicial career was securing permanent commission for women in the armed forces, adding that laws designed to protect women have the power to bring meaningful and lasting change in society. Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud expressed that the highlight of his career was […]

Chhattisgarh Govt. Replaces ‘Adopted Son’ With ‘Adopted Child’ to Remove Gender Bias

The Chhattisgarh government has amended adoption laws by replacing “adopted son” with “adopted child,” promoting gender equality. This change reflects a shift from patriarchal language and honors progressive figures like Teejan Bai and Phoolbasan Bai. Activists support this move while acknowledging further efforts are needed to eliminate gender bias in official language.