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Code on Wages 2019: Ensuring Workplace Equality and Wage Justice in India
Introduction India’s journey toward establishing wage equality has been marked by progressive legislative reforms aimed at eliminating discrimination in the workplace. The en
Equal Remuneration Act, 1976: Legal Framework for Equal Pay in India
Introduction: The Foundation of Wage Equality in India India’s journey toward workplace equality took a significant legislative turn with the enactment of the Equal Remunerat
Overview of Workplace Harassment Act in India: The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act)
Introduction The workplace should be a sanctuary of professional growth and dignity, yet for decades, women in India faced an invisible battle against sexual harassment that remain
Challenging Patriarchy: Allahabad High Court Redefines Child Custody Laws
Introduction The Allahabad High Court has delivered a landmark judgment that fundamentally challenges the patriarchal underpinnings of India’s child custody laws, declaring t
Uniform Civil Code: Legal Challenges in Implementation Across Diverse Communities
Introduction The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has been a recurring topic of debate in India, rooted in the constitutional vision of a unified legal framework governing personal laws ir
Implications of the Women’s Reservation Bill (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam) on Political Representation
Introduction The Women’s Reservation Bill, formally known as the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, marks a transformative step in India’s political landscape. By mandating the
Exploring the Nuances of Inheritance: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Hindu Succession Act
In India, the Hindu Succession Act of 1956 stands as a seminal piece of legislation governing the devolution of property among Hindu families. Rooted in centuries-old traditions an
Judicial Review: A Catalyst for Policy Evolution and Democratic Resilience in India
Introduction In a lecture delivered at Harvard Kennedy School, Justice BR Gavai expounded upon the theme “How Judicial Review Shapes Policy.” This discourse delved into
Permanent Commission to Women Officers: Supreme Court Rebukes Centre and Indian Coast Guard for Denial
Introduction In a scathing rebuke, the Supreme Court of India criticized the Centre and the Indian Coast Guard for their refusal to grant Permanent Commission to Women Officers, hi
Judicial Recognition of Women’s Household Services as Valuable Family Contribution: A Progressive Legal Evolution in Homemaker Compensation in India
Introduction The Indian judiciary has increasingly acknowledged the economic value of homemakers’ contributions to their families, marking a significant departure from
