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…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 (PHR Act). National Human Rights Commission is an independent body set up to safeguard human rights and address related grievances in India. The intent of the blog to bring the investigation procedures by the National Human Rights Commission. Purpose of…
