Man opens up ‘498A Tea Cafe’ in his wife’s village, claiming false domestic violence charges against him. Holding a kettle, he says, “Tea will keep boiling until justice is served,” protesting the legal system.
The Kerala High Court remarked that even women had opposed the entry of women into the Sabarimala temple, highlighting the complexities of societal change. The court emphasized that true empowerment should start within households. It noted that when families support equality, the need for legislative intervention may reduce. The bench underlined that empowerment cannot be imposed, it must grow organically.
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.
A plea filed by the Shahi Idgah Management Committee was dismissed by the Delhi High Court, which criticized the appeal as politically motivated and a potential source of communal tension. The court indicated that the installation of a statue of Rani Lakshmi Bai would proceed as planned by the MCD, emphasizing women’s empowerment.
The Madras High Court urged the Tamil Nadu government to consider establishing an open-air jail exclusively for women. This proposal aims to provide a conducive and rehabilitative environment for female inmates, mirroring the benefits offered to male prisoners. The court’s directive came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the existing rules.