If the state government is truly concerned about women facing domestic violence, especially in relationships where they do not have support from family members, they must establish a panel of women from all faiths, instead of looking at the issue through the prism of the ‘love jihad’ bogey
With the MP high court saying provisions of the Special Marriage Act will apply to Arya Samaj marriages too, the absurd 30 days’ notice couples have to give to allow people to raise objections to their alliance is back in debate
The court’s decision to not allow media reporting and public disclosure of POSH judgments not only sets a dangerous precedent but it also encourages serial offenders to go on harassing women unchecked
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