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Menstrual leave policy must be nuanced, inclusiveSubscriber Only

March 28,2026 06:27:38 AM

Just like maternity leave, it can help normalise the reality that women are long-term assets who require temporary accommodation for significant biological events.

Sat, Mar 28, 2026

Cases referred to as “consensual” under POCSO rarely involve sexual exploration among teens but on the contrary, reflect a darker and more complex social reality.

A blanket reduction of the age of consent won’t make vulnerable girls any saferSubscriber Only

August 09,2025 10:36:12 AM

The POCSO Act is a path-breaking legislation with a victim-centric lens. However, the faultlines are in its implementation

Sat, Aug 09, 2025

Taking a backward stepSubscriber Only

February 26,2025 08:30:48 AM

Bombay High Court’s comments on consent in POCSO cases can demoralise survivors, adversely affect trial outcomes

Wed, Feb 26, 2025

SC verdict on child marriage must be followed by guardrails against undue criminalisationSubscriber Only

October 23,2024 04:20:41 AM

While the guidelines set out by the Supreme Court are commendable, one will have to observe their implementation on the ground

Wed, Oct 23, 2024