Sexual harassment is a workplace menace that transcends gender, yet India’s legal framework focuses on women as victims. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) leaves men and LGBTQ+ individuals vulnerable and unprotected, hence there is a need of gender-neutral laws for harassment at workplace This bias in the law not…
Men Helpline while advocating the true equality, urges for urgent reforms to ensure fairness and justice for everyone, regardless of gender. As the world observes International Men’s Day (IMD) on November 19, Men Helpline is calling attention to the persistent legal challenges that disproportionately impact men. From biased family laws to unchecked false accusations, Equality Under the Constitution: A…
This blog explores how men are impacted by gender biased laws, the consequences they face, and why India needs to consider a shift towards gender-neutral legislation. The idea of navigating the gender bias in Indian law is to explore the men’ hidden struggle due to the bias. India’s legal system includes gender-specific laws which has lead to discrimination against…
In today’s society, much focus is placed on advancing women’s rights, but the struggles men face are often ignored—not just by the public, but by lawmakers as well. While the feminist narrative commonly highlights male privilege, it overlooks the fact that many legal systems and societal norms impose significant restrictions and hardships specifically on men, often to their detriment….
False accusations of rape and sexual harassment can be devastating. These accusations not only inflict emotional and psychological trauma on the male accused but also tarnish their reputation, career, and relationships. They face social stigma even after acquittal. Countering false accusations of rape and sexual assault is challenging, it requires your complete focus on fighting for your justice and…
Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was introduced in 1983 under the influence of feminism. In recent years, the misuse of Section 498A has gained widespread attention, even the Supreme Court of India and various Hight Courts has repeatedly acknowledged the increasing instances of false cases. In order to protect the innocent men, considering the highest rate…
The neglect by State agencies in child custody matters has created a legal environment where the court system is overwhelmed, and the rights of children are not fully protected. While frameworks such as the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 exist to empower these agencies, their lack of involvement in these cases has left a significant gap in the protection of…
India’s child custody laws urgently need to evolve to embrace the growing importance of shared parenting. In many European countries, joint parental responsibility has become the default arrangement unless there are specific circumstances, such as abuse or neglect, that prevent it. This approach recognizes that, while a marriage may dissolve, parenthood does not, and both parents should remain actively…
The decision of who will raise a child following a separation or divorce has a profound impact on the child’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. In family law, child custody is one of the most sensitive and critical issues. In India, child custody laws aim to safeguard the child’s best interests, but recent developments suggest the need for a…
Marriage, once seen as a sacred union of seven births, is now becoming a scary affair for men. There are many factors that are causing this growing concern, ranging from societal expectations to legal and financial implications and complexities. Men’s issues are portrayed comically while women’s issues are a matter of national concern, this double standard has broken the…