Gender Discrimination

Why do Indian women still need their husband’s assent to use their maiden name?

The impugned government notification is violative of fundamental rights guaranteed to women by the Constitution, legal experts told Scroll.

Vineet Bhalla
· Mar 02, 2024 · 09:00 am
‘Wrong at many levels’: UP ban on late-evening coaching for women decried by social media users

The directive is aimed at ensuring the safety of women, the Uttar Pradesh government said.

Scroll Staff
· Nov 27, 2023 · 12:27 pm
‘Married daughter remains a daughter’: Karnataka HC quashes discriminatory defence welfare rule

The court set aside a guideline of the Sainik Welfare Board stating that dependent cards could only be given to unmarried daughters of former defence personnel.

Scroll Staff
· Jan 04, 2023 · 07:58 pm

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