Flavia Agnes
Flavia Agnes is a legal scholar and a women’s rights activist.
Articles By Flavia Agnes
Draconian and dangerous
There is no proof that death penalty will deter sexual violence against children. It could further harm victims
Unsafe at home, and in the workplace
Five years after a gangrape in the capital sparked widespread protests on the issue of sexual assault, stringent laws have not proved to be a deterrent, or created safe spaces for women.
Whose fight is it anyway?
The polar positions taken in the Supreme Court hearing on the triple talaq matter obfuscate a question fundamental to the issue: Women’s agency.
Gender justice, in fact
Arguments in favour of a uniform civil code often project Hindu law as just, in spite of the evidence of its anti-women practices.
Crime repeats itself
The story of the rape victim in Cuddalore, forced to marry her rapist, shows how little has changed since the Mathura case.
Castration not the answer to curb sexual violence against women, children
While it is easy to get momentary fame by making such sensational comments, these comments only show that the judges are not aware of the ground reality.
Not by a stricter law alone
Disturbing new trends have emerged in rape judgments
Her own mistress
Rohit Shekhars paternity suit will help vulnerable women claim their rights
Consent and controversy
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Bill passed by the Rajya Sabha will criminalise sexual activity between consenting adolescents
Limited vindication of the rights of women
The proposed amendments to marriage laws lack the detail to guarantee women their full due
Home is Where the Hurt is
Around March 8,celebrated as International Womens Day the world over,it has become a habit to focus on womens empowerment.
Always the wifes burden
Our adultery laws hark back to a bygone Victorian mindset
Bringing home the child
The new adoption guidelines do not go the last mile.
The mother,the child and the marriage
The Supreme Court moves forward on the rights of illegitimate children. But what about the women who bear them?
Whats yours should remain yours
Divorce may be easier,if irretrievable breakdown of marriage becomes a reason. But divide property fairly.
Going gently into that good night
The case-by-case evaluation for passive euthanasia is essential,to prevent misuse.
Shah Bano to Shabana Bano
The many small victories for Muslim womens rights....
Twice shy
The recent ruling on maintenance rights and bigamy strikes a blow for womens dignity....