Concerns a Woman’s Dignity, How Can Such a Practice Be Encouraged?: Supreme Court Questions Validity of Talaq-e-Hasan

Today, 19th November, Supreme Court questioned the Talaq-e-Hasan practice, saying it concerns a woman’s dignity and asking how such a practice can be encouraged in modern society, as it listed the matter for next Wednesday’s hearing amid growing constitutional scrutiny today.

Achieving Gender Justice Is Not Women’s Responsibility Alone, Men Must Share Power for Society’s Liberation: CJI Gavai

CJI Gavai said achieving gender justice is not women’s responsibility alone, urging men to share power for society’s liberation while delivering the 30th Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture on the theme Justice for All: Building a Gender Equal and Inclusive India.

MP High Court Reserves Order on Shah Bano’s Daughter’s Plea to Stop Release of Film Haq Over Privacy Violation

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has reserved its order on a plea by Shah Bano’s daughter seeking a stay on the release of Haq, a film inspired by the 1985 landmark case. The family alleges the movie distorts facts and was made without their consent.

Delhi High Court Calls for Law to Balance Maternal Autonomy and Rights of Viable Foetus in Abortion Cases

The Delhi High Court has urged lawmakers to frame a clear law on protecting the rights of a viable foetus while safeguarding maternal autonomy. The Court allowed a 15-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 27-week pregnancy, stressing urgent legislative clarity.

Delhi High Court Slams DMRC Over “Faulty” Sanitary Pad Machines in Metro Stations, Seeks Detailed Report

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to DMRC on a PIL alleging poor maintenance and shortage of sanitary pad vending machines across metro stations. The court observed the issue impacts women’s fundamental rights and demanded a full survey report by September 24.

Supreme Court Seeks NCW, NHRC, NCPCR Views on Petitions Against Talaq-e-Hasan

The Supreme Court has called for opinions from NCW, NHRC, and NCPCR while hearing pleas challenging the validity of Talaq-e-Hasan. The case, filed by journalist Benazeer Heena, will be heard finally on November 19, 2025.

Bar Association Held a Discussion on IPC Section 498A Misuse for Female Lawyers

Mumbai: The Interactive Lawyers’ Association for Women held a discussion on the use and misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which was replaced with Section 85 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in 2023. The event took place on Friday at courtroom number 21 in the Mumbai High Court complex and was attended by female lawyers and law students.

Equal Child Care Benefits to Male Employees| HC Urges West Bengal Government

Today, On 12th July, The Calcutta High Court urged the West Bengal government to provide equal child care benefits to male and female employees, emphasizing the need for gender equality in workplace policies. This recommendation stemmed from a petition by a male primary school teacher seeking extended child care leave after his wife’s passing, highlighting the shared responsibility of parents in caring for their children.