It is a a sign that Indian men are not taking it lying down. A man in Hyderabad has asked for monthly maintenance from his working live-in partner of 10 years, relying on a recent Supreme Court judgment which allowed maintenance to a woman from her live-in partner. It is to be noted that there is as yet no provision in Indian law for maintenance to a man from live-in partner, but it is a sign that men are asserting their rights based on what is available to women. If a woman in live-in relationship is allowed to get same benefits as a married woman, then why the same logic can’t be applicable to a man? http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Man-seeks-alimony-from-partner/articleshow/6164976.cms HYDERABAD: Giving gender equality a fresh twist, a jobless man has sought Rs … [Read more...] about Man seeks maintenance from live-in partner
One more false molestation case falls flat
Blah blah blah… blah blah blah…that is the sound and fury of crazed feminists whenever they get news of a high profile case where a professional woman alleges molestation or sexual harassment against male co-workers or superiors. http://epaper.dnaindia.com/newsview.aspx?eddate=7/12/2010&pageno=1&edition=9&prntid=120506&bxid=30693604&pgno=1 The earlier air hostess incidents were found to be complete cock and bull stories. Now it is turn for an army officer with rank of Lt Gen to be held not guilty. But the officer’s reputation was clearly affected because of this. See earlier news below: Lt. Gen. Nanda neither resigned, nor asked to resign: Ministry of Defence clarifies Preliminary investigations show that there are number of loopholes in the account of allegations. Further … [Read more...] about One more false molestation case falls flat
Men should fight for their own rights, of course!
It is interesting that in a panel discussion on women and violence/ safety, the panellists are venting frustration about men’s rights activists (MRAs). See the news and my comments below: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/article304563.ece HYDERABAD, March 25, 2010 For every woman who is fighting for a law to protect her rights, there are a handful of men who say: what about us? “Why don't they struggle for their rights,” asks Flavia Agnes. The fiery women's rights lawyer was here on Wednesday for a panel discussion on “Women and Violence/ Safety.” “Men need to stop taking away the gains of the women's movement,” she said. “Women are fighting for their rights because men and women are not equal. If you make laws assuming they are equal, the law will hardly serve … [Read more...] about Men should fight for their own rights, of course!
Movie masala in dowry case, coming to a theatre near you
http://movies.indiatimes.com/news-gossip/news/Tina-Ambanis-Niece-Battered-For-Dowry/articleshow/6137952.cms The niece of one of India’s wealthiest women filed a complaint of dowry-related assault with the Gamdevi police last week. Mana met and married Arup Chatterjee, 44, in Delhi on November 27, 1996, after a brief courtship. According to her complaint, that was the start of all her troubles. She alleged that Arup wanted all the baratis to be ferried by a private airplane and also expected a Rolex, neither of which materialised. In the complaint, Mana added that Arup often hit her after getting drunk and even tried to kill her on several occasions. She further alleged that Arup recently forced her into transferring Rs 28 lakh from Mana’s personal account. The couple has two … [Read more...] about Movie masala in dowry case, coming to a theatre near you
UN super agency to help women or help radical feminists?
A recent news has made a United Nations’ super-agency out of 4 existing agencies working for benefit of women. Read full news later: It is however not clear if this move will really help in empowerment of women. Most likely the consolidated funds will be used to strengthen the position of the few top feminists in these organisations. http://www.c-fam.org/publications/id.1660/pub_detail.asp By Samantha Singson Amanda Pawloski NEW YORK, July 8 (C-FAM) Last Friday the General Assembly voted to consolidate four separate United Nations (UN) bodies dedicated to women’s issues into one new gender equality entity called “UN Women.” The resolution capped a victory for radical feminists who lobbied for years for the new entity and is the latest in an overall push to bring women’s … [Read more...] about UN super agency to help women or help radical feminists?
Powers of and procedure to be followed by CAW Cells – Important Delhi High Court judgments
Here are some judgments extracts from Delhi High court giving useful information about the powers and procedures of Crime Against Women (CAW) Cells. The interesting thing is that in all judgments the high court says that CAW is supposed to do reconciliation. Well in that case they should change the name to something else. Because implicitly a complaint in CAW cell will be treated as crime done by someone against a woman (read wife). After all it is all there in the name. Main points from each judgment are covered in separate sections below: CAW cell meant to safeguard marriage so FIR should not be registered immediately - Delhi High Court - 2002 In Raj Kumar Khanna v. The State (NCT of Delhi) and Ors.; 2002 (1) JCC 327, The Hon’ble Delhi High Court has held that Police Headquarter … [Read more...] about Powers of and procedure to be followed by CAW Cells – Important Delhi High Court judgments