Standing With The NunsIndian Women Are Writing Letters of Solidarity to Nuns Who Spoke Against Sexual Abuse Tweeting under the hashtags #WithTheNuns, the objective is to help the nuns feel less lonely in their fight to ensure justice. By Devrupa Rakshit
Much Needed ReckoningHolding Actor Dileep Accountable Is Crucial To Ensure Big Stars Are No Longer Immune to #MeToo A culture of hero worship gives big stars impunity, but solidarity towards the survivor is key to ending this cycle. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Clearing The Path For JusticeCan’t Dismiss Rape Survivor’s Testimony Simply Due to Lack of Medical Evidence: Mumbai Court The court said that a survivor, already traumatized by the assault, shouldn’t suffer further just because she wasn’t examined by a doctor. By Devrupa Rakshit
Requesting Sensitivity 1... 2... 3...Maharashtra Issues Police Guidelines to ‘Sensitively Handle’ Crimes Against Women, Children The notification come after a minor’s sexual assault in Palghar was mishandled and her pregnancy could no longer be terminated. By Devrupa Rakshit
No Safe ZoneSexual Assault Is Already Happening in Meta’s Virtual Reality World A woman was groped virtually, but Meta creators said she should have used the safeguards -- instead of reckoning with the bigger issue. By Saumya Kalia
Apathy GalorePolice Have an Obligation to Act With Empathy: Kerala HC The court's observation was in the context of a 21-year-old student who died by suicide after a police officer allegedly misbehaved with her. By Devrupa Rakshit
Indian Heritage x ConsumerismThe Buzz Cut: A ‘Postman Uniform’‑Like Piece Among the ‘Accessible’ Designs Sabyasachi and H&M Sold Out This week in The Buzz Cut, we look at Chris Pratt's masculinity, and neurodivergent cartoon characters. By Saumya Kalia
Casting A Wider NetNon‑Penetrative Sexual Acts Without Consent Also Count as Rape, Kerala HC Rules If an act provides sexual gratification similar to that of penetrative sex, it will be termed as 'rape' under the Indian Penal Code, the bench said. By Devrupa Rakshit
No JusticeUS Court Overturns Bill Cosby’s Landmark #MeToo Conviction Over a ‘Procedural Issue’ An accuser whose allegations helped put the comedian behind bars said the decision "may discourage those who seek justice for sexual assault." By Aditi Murti
Intersectional JusticeSC Issues Guidelines for Courts to Consider Influence of Caste, Disability in Sexual Abuse Cases The court's ruling was in response to a case where a blind woman from an oppressed caste was sexually assaulted. By Devrupa Rakshit
No Trivial MatterSC Tells Lower Courts Not To Trivialize Sexual Abuse, Perpetuate Sexism The apex court issued sensitivity guidelines to curb court rulings that promote "stereotypical and patriarchal notions about women." By Aditi Murti
Navigating ConsentCan’t Assume a Woman Consents To Sex Just Because She Has Said Yes Before: Delhi Court The court rejected the bail plea of news anchor Varun Hiremath, who allegedly raped a 22-year-old woman. By Aditi Murti
MisguidedUP Police to Track Internet Porn Searches in the Name of Women’s Safety The initiative presumes only sexual predators watch porn. By Satviki Sanjay
No Means NoDenmark Becomes Latest Country to Define Rape by Lack of Consent, Rather Than by Violence “Now it will be clear, that if both parties do not consent to sex, then it’s rape,” says the country's justice minister. By Aditi Murti
Consent 101What Is Stealthing And Why Isn’t It Illegal Yet In India? Stealthing is non-consensual condom removal that exposes partners to increased risk of STIs and unwanted pregnancy. By Devrupa Rakshit
