When Policy Changes Become Unfair: Supreme Court Grants Relief to Women Air Force Officers
Introduction The Supreme Court of India made a decision on 24 March 2026. This decision helps women officers in the…
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SC Reaffirms Procedural Safeguards in Quashing Criminal Proceedings Against Women
Supreme Court quashed criminal case against woman, daughter-in-law on 18 July 2025, pointing out abuse of criminal law in family conflicts and reaffirming Section 482 CrPC protection in the background of State of Haryana v. Bhajan Lal.
Supreme Court Ruling by Justice M.B. Snehalatha Affirms That Widow Retains Right to Matrimonial Home Despite Husband’s Death Under Domestic Violence Act
Kerala High Court affirmed a widow’s right to reside in her matrimonial home under Section 17 of the DV Act, clarifying that a widow’s domestic relationship with in-laws endures beyond her husband’s death and property ownership cannot nullify this protection.
Justice Surya Kant and Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh Uphold Section 498A as a Vital Protection for Women
The Supreme Court, led by Justices Surya Kant and Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, upheld Section 498A of the IPC, emphasizing its role in protecting women from domestic cruelty. The court dismissed claims of unconstitutionality, advocating case-by-case scrutiny of misuse allegations, reinforcing gender-specific safeguards under Article 15.
BNS Section 63 Explained: New Definition and Rules About Rape in India
Section 63 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, redefines rape in India, expanding its scope to include non-consensual sexual intercourse by men against women, with stricter penalties. It emphasizes consent, addresses coercion, and ensures severe punishment, aligning with modern gender justice principles under criminal law.