gender-equality – Lawcutor

Supreme Court Refers Conflict in Hindu Succession Act to Larger Bench

On December 9, the Supreme Court addressed the inconsistencies surrounding Sections 14(1) and 14(2) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (HSA), which determine the property rights of Hindu women. A…

Supreme Court Disposes of PIL Seeking Application of POSH Act to Political Parties, Suggests Petitioner Approach Election Commission

On December 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of India disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the extension of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition,…

Supreme Court Orders Women Navy Officers to Approach Armed Forces Tribunal for Promotion Disputes

In a significant decision regarding gender equality and career advancement within the Indian Armed Forces, the Supreme Court today addressed the longstanding promotion-related grievances of six women officers from the…

Supreme Court issued notice to transfer pending cases in High Courts regarding uniform marriage age

The Supreme Court issued a notice on petition, seeking to transfer the pending cases before the Rajasthan and Delhi High Courts which sought uniform marriage age for men and women.…