India’s decision on marital rape raises significant concerns

Protesters gather outside a government building in India, holding placards demanding the criminalization of marital rape and advocating for women's rights and legal reforms.

The issue gained renewed focus when the Supreme Court of India declined to hear a public interest litigation seeking to criminalize marital rape in September 2023. This ruling came despite increasing calls for legal reform from various quarters, including women’s rights groups and some political leaders, who emphasize the need for a more progressive approach … Read more

New Zealand woman sentenced to life for suitcase murders of her children

New Zealand woman sentenced to life for suitcase murders of her children

The woman, whose identity has been withheld to protect the victims, was found guilty of two counts of murder after evidence showed she had deliberately caused the deaths of her children, aged 7 and 10. The case has raised significant public concern regarding child welfare and the legal system’s ability to protect vulnerable individuals. This … Read more