The Bombay High Court observed that no person can be prosecuted for merely watching women dancing at a bar in an obscene manner. A two-judge bench of the Bombay High Court quashed a case against a man who was arrested by the Mumbai for allegedly watching women dance at a bar.
The Kerala High Court Today (Sept 10) called for a feminist perspective to be factored in while drafting laws to deal with sexual harassment at workplace. The Bench made the observation while hearing matters concerning the Justice K Hema committee report on the working conditions of women in the film industry.
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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.
There are 109 women serving as judges in India’s higher judiciary, marking progress towards gender equality. Efforts to increase this number must continue to create a supportive environment for women in the legal profession. The government’s commitment to transparency in judicial appointments reflects a positive step toward greater inclusivity.
Today, On 23rd July, The Supreme Court praised Nagaland for holding local body elections with a 33% women’s quota and closed the contempt case against the state government. Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan commended the participation and success of women candidates. The Court had previously mandated the reservation of one-third of the seats for women in these elections.
Today (14th May): The Supreme Court rejected BJP leader H Raja’s plea to dismiss criminal cases against him for controversial comments on Periyar and women. The court stressed the decline in political discourse and the need for caution in public statements by politicians. The charges stem from Raja’s derogatory remarks, and the legal proceedings will continue as the court upheld the accountability of political speech.
Supreme Court Judge Hima Kohli, a trailblazer in the legal profession, encouraged aspiring lawyers, especially women, not to be discouraged by the male-dominated landscape of the 1980s. She shared her journey at an event, highlighting the importance of perseverance and urged students to be attentive learners. She emphasized that success in law is about positively impacting people’s lives.
“kya darling challan karne aayi hai kya?” | The Calcutta High Court ruled that addressing an unknown woman as ‘darling’ constitutes sexual harassment under Section 354A IPC. The court upheld the conviction of a man who, while inebriated, made a sexually colored remark to a lady police officer. The court emphasized that such behavior is offensive, and modified the punishment to one month imprisonment.
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.