All you need to know about termination of pregnancy under the MTP Act

By Team Analysis Abortion in the Indian context is governed by statutory provisions under the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 and is also a recognised constitutional right as acknowledged by the Supreme Court of India in Justice K.S. Puttuswamy v. Union of India, where it was opined that reproductive rights constitute an inalienable aspect of the right of life and personal liberty as enshrined … Continue reading All you need to know about termination of pregnancy under the MTP Act

Patriarchal courtrooms: Freedom of women in the eyes of the judiciary

On 24th June 2022 in the matter of Dobbs v. Jackson, the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark judgment (Roe v. Wade) delivered over half a century ago, effectively depriving citizens of a fundamental right to abortion. The apex court’s decision resulted in the obliteration of the constitutional right to women’s liberty and privacy, and at the same time, their decision making over reproductive choices was granted to the state and its institutions. Continue reading Patriarchal courtrooms: Freedom of women in the eyes of the judiciary

Women’s safety and reproductive health must be the top priority for the UP government

By Rishabh Shrivastava Gender based violence (GBV) has been a long-standing challenge for Indian society. The recently released NFHS-5 reveals that 3 in every 10 women have faced GBV. Along with being a major law and order issue, GBV remains a giant barrier in realizing the health rights of women and girls in the country. It continues to deprive women and girls of bodily autonomy and … Continue reading Women’s safety and reproductive health must be the top priority for the UP government