Law

Husbands Can Now Take Their Wives’ Surnames After This Historical Judgement In South Africa!

Husbands Can Now Take Their Wives’ Surnames After This Historical Judgement In South Africa!

For centuries, women have been told that after marriage, they have to accept their husbands in every way. They even have to leave their own surnames and take up their… Read More

“Why Presume Women Are Bad At Tech?” CJI DY Chandrachud On Plea To Exempt Female Lawyers From E-Filing

Women are not good drivers and women cannot manage finances are some very common presumptions about our gender. CJI DY Chandrachud spoke against another such presumption recently during a hearing… Read More

Indonesia Passes Law Criminalising Extra-Marital And Pre-Marital Sex. Wait, How Are They Planning To Track This?

Some bans and laws in a country raise many questions. Firstly what was the need and secondly, how will it be implemented? Well, certainly these were the first few points… Read More

From Amitabh Bachchan To PV Sindhu, These Celebrities Filed Civil Suits Against Illegal Usage Of Their Names, Voices And Characteristics!

We all are guilty of being heavily influenced by celebrity-endorsed products. When we see a famous and well-known personality advertising a particular product or service we naturally prefer it over… Read More

Are Live-In Relationships Legal In India? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Your Rights And Duties

Every day, we all wake up to the news of some of the most horrifying crimes across the country but in the last few days, there's just one gruesome crime… Read More

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Advance Notice Mandate Under Special Marriage Act. A Major Loss For The Rights To Privacy!

Fundamental rights are at stake here! Read More

Supreme Court Blames Gender Roles, Societal Expectations For Women Being Overburdened With Childcare Work

Very True. Read More

Sexual Harassment Has Been Listed As An “Unparliamentary Term”. Umm, Why?

This is so messed up! Read More

Delhi HC Seeks Serious View Of False Cases Against Husbands To Prevent Misuse Of Law

This might help. Read More

Spain’s New Law Allows Women To Seek Abortion In Free Public Healthcare System, Ends Parental Permission For Over 16Yr Olds

This is good for the most part, isn't it? Read More

Woman Files Plea For Possession Of Red Fort, Delhi HC Says She’s 170 Years Too Late

This is amusing, to say the least. Read More

Gujarat High Court On Marital Rape: Marriage Is Not Irrevocable Consent, High Time To Reconsider

Is change finally coming our way? Read More

Kim Kardashian West Passes CA Bar Exam On 4th Attempt. One Step Closer To Becoming A Lawyer

We love her never-give-up attitude. Read More

At The Women’s March, Thousands Of Women Rallied To Save Abortion Rights. Spotted Amy Schumer And Jennifer Lawrence!

Spotted: Amy Schumer and a pregnant Jennifer Lawrence! Read More

CJI NV Ramana Says Women Should Demand 50% Reservation In Judiciary By Right. We Agree!

We love how the CJI talks about female representation! Read More

A New Law In Rajasthan Asks For Registrations Of All Marriages, Including Child Marriage. Erm, What Again?

They're illegal so why do we need this provision? Read More

New Zealand Announces A New Bill That Prohibits Conversion Therapy For Members Of The LGBT Community

This is a major step forward! Read More

Woman Lawyer Who Practised With Fake Degree, Flees

There are series that I have watched and not completed, and one of them is Suits. While watching this show about corporate lawyers, I used to honestly think that this… Read More

Justice Sujata Manohar, Awarded The Ruth Bader Ginsberg Medal Of Honor, Says It’s Still Hard For Women Lawyers To Make A Mark.

When I was studying law, I went into it with a certain expectation, begot from watching Bollywood movies and TV series like Suits. The illusion shattered pretty soon, and even… Read More

Czech President Milos Zeman Calls Transgender People ‘Disgusting’, Says Sex-Change Surgery Is Crime Of Self Harm.

This is pathetic! Read More

India’s Abortion Law Amendment Still Doesn’t Give Women The Final Choice. This Needs To Change

Abortion advocates aren't happy Read More

Same-Sex Marriages Still Seem A Distant Dream, Courtesy The Hidebound Nature Of Our Judicial System

Law and log kya kahenge? Read More

Payal Ghosh Was Going To Apologise To Richa Chadha For Naming Her In Allegations Against Anurag Kashyap. But There’s A Twist Now.

Nicely done, Richa! Read More