Gender-based violence

EU Parliament backs Consent Based Rape Definition
Foreign LegislationLegislation Updates

EU Parliament has decided that sex without freely given consent must be treated as rape across the EU and has urged the Commission to propose EU wide consent based rape laws.

Rajasthan High Court
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Khap Panchayats are informal, quasi-judicial bodies prevalent in villages, particularly in northern and western India. These organizations impose severe penalties and fines based on age-old traditions, enforcing outdated customs on modern societal issues.”