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MENSTRUAL LEAVE – IS IT THE HIGH TIME TO GRANT THEM?

CONTEXT: In the backdrop of 2024 general elections, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in its manifesto has provided that DMK...

Determining Proportionality of Compensation in Domestic Violence

Context: The Supreme Court is hearing a petition regarding whether compensation should be based on the degree of domestic violence...

Ayushman Bharat

About the Scheme :  Flagship scheme of Government of India launched in 2018 as recommended by the National Health Policy,...

Safety Advisory to State Governments for Procuring CCTVs and IoT Devices

Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directed all states and government departments to refrain from purchasing CCTVs from suppliers...

No Validity Without Ceremonies: SC Take on Hindu Marriages

Context: The Supreme Court has ruled that a Hindu marriage is a ‘ritual’ or ceremony that cannot be recognized under...

‘Uncomfortable Truth’- Workplace Culture Remains Hostile for Women

Context:  A recent report, Deloitte’s 2024 global Women@Work survey, highlights that the post-Covid bounce-back in business globally has failed to...

Symbol Loading Units (SLU)

Context: In accordance with the Supreme Court’s order, the Election Commission of India (ECI) brought out a detailed protocol for...

Enmity

Context: The Manipur government had declined to prosecute the accused under Section 153A for promoting enmity among different groups.  ...