The family of the minor girl have alleged that the accused had extorted Rs 50,000 from her and when she failed to give them more money, they circulated a …
Author: The Wire Staff
‘Provide Sanitary Pads to School for 2 Months to Get Case Quashed,’ Delhi HC Tells Woman
'...[U]seful time of the police which could have been utilised for important matters has been misdirected towards this case. Hence, the parties must do some social good,' the court …
Karnataka: 10 Booked for Tying up, Brutally Beating Dalit Child
The ten, all members of 'upper' caste communities, had allegedly suspected that the child stole some jewellery.
‘Targeted For Being Dalit,’ Says Prof Fired, Banned from Campus Over Social Media Post
Mithlesh Kumar Gautam had written a post on why women should read the constitution and Hindu Code Bill for the nine days of Navratri, instead of fasting during the …
Women, Irrespective of Marital Status, Entitled to Safe and Legal Abortions: SC
'If Rule 3B(c) [of the MTP Act] is understood as only for married women, it would perpetuate the stereotype that only married women indulge in sexual activities.'
Iranian Woman Seen in Viral Anti-Hijab Protest Video Killed by Security Forces: Reports
A video of her funeral has gone viral which shows people weeping over a photo of her on a freshly dug grave.
Bengal: Dalit Rationalist Beaten Up for Comments on Hindu Deities, Rituals
Sudhakar Sardar sustained severe injuries as a result of the attack by eight people, who police said were part of the Sangh parivar.
UP: Minor Who Was Allegedly Gang-Raped Seen Walking Naked on Street in Viral Video
A first information report was lodged on September 7, a week after the incident happened, and one of the accused was arrested on September 15.
Karnataka: Dalit Family Fined Rs 60,000 After a Teen ‘Touches’ Hindu Deity Idol
The village elders ruled that the boy had touched the pole connected to the idol of Sidiranna, a prominent south Indian village deity, during a procession and the idol …
Punjab: Student’s Death by Suicide at Private Uni Triggers Protests, ‘2nd Such Death in 10 Days’
Phagwara police has appealed to students to not to believe 'any rumours.'