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Is Violence Against Women More Common in ‘Traditional’ Societies?

Are 'traditional' societies more oppressive towards women? Dr. Poulami Roychowdhury, sociologist, explains.

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Violence or Voyeurism

How Irresponsibly Sharing Videos, Images of Sexual Violence Dehumanizes Survivors

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Consent Is Not Circumstantial

Being in Love Doesn’t Imply Sexual Consent: Kerala HC

The court ruled in the case of a man convicted for non-consensual sexual intercourse with a 17-year-old girl he was in a relationship with.

Why Does Indian Law Equate Sexual Violence To Outraged ‘Modesty’?

Why does Indian law see sexual violence as a 'modesty' issue? Dr. V.S Elizabeth, legal historian, explains.

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Tamil Nadu Issues Guidelines To Prevent Sexual Harassment During Online Classes

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Secondhand Trauma

Marriage to Sexual Assault Survivor Should Not Be a Bail Condition for Perpetrators: Allahabad HC

The court observed that such conditions threaten the mandate of “fair justice” for the survivor.

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Stereotyping Survivors

Sexual Assault Survivor Did Not Behave “Like a Victim,” Goa Court Says in Tarun Tejpal Case

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Tell Me More: Talking Urban Women’s Safety and Access With Dr. Shilpa Phadke

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Rape Survivor Writes To CJI Alleging Sessions Judge Laughed at Her During Hearing

The woman says the judge’s reaction made her “deeply regret pursuing [her] complaint in the vain hope of getting justice.”