Exploitation of Women Archives

“We are aghast and shocked”; Kerala HC expresses concern over potential exploitation of poor women in Surrogacy and Egg Donation Programs

“For want of better words, prima facie, we can only say that we are shocked by what we have seen within the factual matrix of this case.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

‘For every instance of misuse, there are hundreds of genuine cases’; SC dismisses petition seeking declaration regarding constitutionality of S. 498-A IPC

The Court opined that impugned provisions do not warrant judicial interference, because it is well-settled law that courts refrain from intervening in matters of legislative policy or mandate

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Prima facie prostitution rackets operating in entire State’; Punjab and Haryana HC directs State Government to frame guidelines/policy regulating spa, massage centres

“It is of dire significance for the State of Punjab to prevent the massage and spa centres from becoming havens of illegal activities and prostitution and also to prevent the exploitation of gullible women by owners/managers of these centres.”