The Supreme Court addressed gender discrimination faced by elected women representatives, particularly regarding the arbitrary removal of a female Sarpanch in rural areas. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan highlighted entrenched biases and systemic prejudice against women, calling for urgent reform and emphasizing the need for empowering female leadership in governance.
Today, On 29th August, The Supreme Court emphasized that criminal proceedings are for justice, not revenge or vendettas. This came during a case of ‘streedhan’ recovery. The Court reiterated a woman’s sole right to her ‘streedhan’ and questioned the basis of the complaint filed by the father, ultimately quashing the proceedings against the former in-laws.
