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
