India went into a lockdown in March 2020 and everyone was locked in their houses with their families and some with their friends. Women in countries like China, Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Brazil, etc., saw a rise in domestic violence cases and India seemed to follow it. According to World Health Organization (WHO), one …
There is no “honour” in Honour killing
“Culture” and “traditions”, these words are always viewed optimistically, especially in India. We take pride in our rich roots. But what about the terrible side of it? Honour killing comes in one of those sides. And it is justified by those traditions. Honour killing is a “cultural crime”. It is the murder of a person …
Marital Rape: A Non-Criminalised Crime in India
Rape is a heinous act which is performed with a girl or a boy, but what if the husband rapes his wife? Who will protect her? Marriage is supposed to be a bond between two individuals who are in love and care for each other and respect each other and not think another person as …