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Maternity Benefits at the Crossroads: Gender, Class, and Informality in India’s Labour Regime
The Indian Supreme Court has recently made two important rulings, K. Umadevi v. Government of Tamil Nadu[i] and Dr. Kavita Yadav v. The State[ii]. These decisions have significantly changed the legal framework regarding reproductive rights and maternity benefits in India. Instead of focusing only on employment, these rulings place maternity rights within a wider constitutional…
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Carceral Justice And Conjugal Rights: Addressing The Systemic Neglect Of Women Prisoners
Marriage has been upheld since time immemorial as the primary social institution, with conjugal rights forming its foundation. These rights, consisting of emotional companionship, cohabitation, and procreation, are considered key to the sanctity of marriage. But then arises the question as to whether the conjugal rights exist within the four walls of a prison cell.…