Crimes against Dalits rise as biases in the police, judiciary and government prevail
The year 2019 saw the highest year-on-year spike in crimes against SCs and STs since the ascendancy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014.
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The Dark Shadow: Domestic Violence Cases Rise During 2020 Covid-19 Lockdown
By Anoushka Sharma Restrictions on mobility and loss of economic opportunities made violence in homes more frequent and dangerous for women. With the massive increase […]
Why Sexual Violence Doesn’t Offend Us Anymore
A protectionist mindset warrants a sexual hierarchy in which men are dominant and women submissive Written by Rishika Singh | April 15, 2021 Just 15 days […]
Sensationalism in crimes against women: Why are domestic violence cases under-reported in the Indian national media?
Domestic violence cases in India are grossly under-reported, not only under the legal system, but through the media as well. Garima Sadhwani analyses why.