What is The Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? UCC lays down the concept of a common set of laws that govern all citizens of India, irrespective of their religion or custom. This means that following the adoption of UCC, personal laws governing inheritance, marriage, divorce, alimony, etc. shall no longer be governed by the religion of […]
Are you being stalked?
Whether on your way to work or school, your routine visits to the grocery store or your gym, or on the walk back home, if you have been asking yourself whether you are being stalked, chances are that you are. A specific provision for stalking was introduced into the criminal laws of our country in […]
Let’s bust some myths about sexual harassment
Saying that the girl should have covered her legs or that she should have had the sense not to go out with her friends at night wrongly places the responsibility of the harasser’s actions on the victim.
Check your employment contract for these before signing
Needless to say, employment contracts must be carefully perused to have a clear understanding of what is expected during your term of employment. For a start, you must verify your details and those of the employer.
What are your legal rights as a wife?
Women in our society are quite frequently reminded of their responsibilities as wives. How many of us are truly aware of the rights we are entitled to after we are married?
Elderly women, here’s a list of the laws protecting your rights and interests
Old age brings with it more than a few challenges. For many senior citizens, loss of employment tends to give rise to economic hardships. For most others, deterioration in their physiology results in health issues and increased medical expenses. In addition, due to their advancing years, the elderly become more vulnerable to financial exploitation and […]
Am I a victim of domestic violence?
One of the most common misconceptions about domestic violence is that it is limited to physical abuse. It isn’t surprising then that a number of domestic violence cases go unreported.
Adopting a child as a single woman in India
If you’re a single woman in India looking to adopt a child, trust that the adoption process for you won’t be very different to the one for a married couple. In fact, other than a few additional documents that you may be required to provide, the process will largely be the same.
As a married woman, do I have any rights over my parents’ property?
Patriarchy thrives when women remain uninformed of their legal rights, especially when it concerns their rights to their family’s property.
What are the laws protecting women from sexual harassment at work?
If someone’s behaviour, which is of a sexual nature, makes you feel uncomfortable, it will be regarded as sexual harassment. A few important points to understand the meaning of sexual harassment are laid out below.