![[SHe-Box] Centre Launched Upgraded Sexual Harassment Electronic Box: SC Tells NALSA & Others To Facilitate Women Victims](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/image-6.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Union Minister of Women and Child Development had launched a revamped version of SHe-Box on August 29, 2024. The Supreme Court directed NALSA, State Legal Services Authorities, and district and taluka-level bodies to assist women facing workplace sexual harassment in registering complaints before Internal Committees. Justices B V Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh highlighted the duty of employers across government, public, and private sectors to ensure the prompt establishment of Internal Complaints Committees as mandated by the POSH Act, 2013.
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The Kerala High Court has directed the state to expedite compensation for Wayanad landslide victims, citing reports of delayed payments. Emphasizing the need for efficient relief, the court instructed funds to be disbursed via treasury or bank accounts. The Central government is also considering declaring the landslide a national disaster. The case is set for further hearing on November 15.
Today, 10th April, The Supreme Court’s recent ruling prioritizes testimonies from relatives in dowry death cases, underscoring the importance of considering their accounts despite potential bias. This decision aims to ensure fair justice and accountability. The Supreme Court (SC) ordered a new trial for a husband accused of dowry death, stressing the need for proper due process and fair treatment.
The Kerala High Court Today emphasized that sexual assault affects men as well as women, citing an increase in cases involving boys as victims of child sexual assault. The court called for a more gender-neutral approach in supporting victims and reassessment of existing protocols to ensure equitable treatment for all. This landmark observation signifies a crucial step toward addressing the plight of all assault victims, irrespective of gender.
In a landmark judgment, on 12 January the Supreme Court of India has directed the Central Government to reassess the compensation awarded to victims of hit-and-run accidents, emphasizing the need to account for the diminishing value of money over time. This directive aims to address the inadequacies in the current compensation scheme under the Motor […]
The Rajasthan High Court, in a landmark judgment, emphasized the profound impact of rape, particularly on minors, and the need for substantial compensation. Citing ancient Indian texts, the court underscored the importance of respecting women. The ruling directed the payment of Rs. 3,00,000 compensation to the victim’s daughter and has wider implications for minor rape victims before 2009.