Series: Womens’ Safety Archives

Tampered evidence, delayed lab reports: Why forensics isn’t leading to convictions in rape cases

January 21, 2020 Manasi Paresh Kumar

Forensic investigation should ideally provide clinching evidence in rape cases. Then why are conviction rates so low?

Three pointers to ensure speedy justice in sexual assault cases

January 18, 2020 Chitra Talwar

Perpetrators in rape cases often enjoy impunity, or take years to be brought to justice as in the Nirbhaya case. We need better policing and judicial systems to change this

Time has perhaps come for a separate law for crimes against women: S T Ramesh, ex-DGP

January 16, 2020 Bhanutej N

There has been much talk about gender-sensitisation of the police as well as procedural reforms vis-à-vis justice for rape survivors and other women victims of crime. S T Ramesh, former DGP and IGP of Karnataka Police, was a reformer within the force. Here are his thoughts on the subject.

Women working night shifts: What does the law say about ensuring their safety?

January 16, 2020 Manasi Paresh Kumar

In several industries, women are now legally allowed to work in night shifts, and employers are responsible for their safety. Here’s what the law says about this

Bengaluru’s women factory workers can now do night shifts, but will it help them?

January 16, 2020 Harsha Raj Gatty

As per a recent state government notification, women factory workers can now do night shifts. While the progressive move has been lauded, there are concerns that it could lead to more exploitation of workers

Helplines for women in Bengaluru: Call for rescue, shelter, legal aid and more

January 15, 2020 Kedar Koushik

If a woman suffers from domestic violence or sexual abuse, what options does she have? Here is a list of helplines that offer crisis intervention, shelter, medical and legal aid, and so on