Flavia Agnes

There is no proof that death penalty will deter sexual violence against children. It could further harm victims

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.

The polar positions taken in the Supreme Court hearing on the triple talaq matter obfuscate a question fundamental to the issue: Women’s agency.

Arguments in favour of a uniform civil code often project Hindu law as just, in spite of the evidence of its anti-women practices.

The story of the rape victim in Cuddalore, forced to marry her rapist, shows how little has changed since the Mathura case.

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.

Disturbing new trends have emerged in rape judgments

Rohit Shekhar’s paternity suit will help vulnerable women claim their rights

The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Bill passed by the Rajya Sabha will criminalise sexual activity between consenting adolescents

The proposed amendments to marriage laws lack the detail to guarantee women their full due

Around March 8,celebrated as International Women’s Day the world over,it has become a habit to focus on “women’s empowerment”.

Our adultery laws hark back to a bygone Victorian mindset

The new adoption guidelines do not go the last mile.

The Supreme Court moves forward on the rights of ‘illegitimate’ children. But what about the women who bear them?

Divorce may be easier,if ‘irretrievable breakdown of marriage’ becomes a reason. But divide property fairly.

The case-by-case evaluation for passive euthanasia is essential,to prevent misuse.

The many small victories for Muslim women’s rights....

The recent ruling on maintenance rights and bigamy strikes a blow for womens’ dignity....

The Christian divorce law is the most antiquated statute in the country. Women trapped in violent marriages are subjected to extreme degra...

I have four school going children. My husband deserted me five years ago. Since then I have been working as a peon in a school. My husban...