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12% cases involved rapes by fathers and stepfathers, while rapes by strangers in public places were 3% – Flavia Agnes

In the 241 FIRs filed in Mumbai between March 2014 and ’15, 12% cases involved rapes by fathers and stepfathers, while rapes by strangers in public places were 3%. Yet our discussion on girl safety revolves around street lighting and CCTV cameras. Last week, Mumbai Police arrested a 45-year-old man for raping his daughter for six years since she was seven. The father, a fruit … Continue reading 12% cases involved rapes by fathers and stepfathers, while rapes by strangers in public places were 3% – Flavia Agnes

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Maharashtra Cabinet approves ‘Manodhairya’ scheme for victims of rape, child sexual offence and acid attack

Maharashtra cabinet has approved Manodhairya, a scheme for providing financial assistance and support services to victims of sexual violence and acid attacks. This is a moment of great pride and achievement for us at Majlis Legal Centre as we have been actively campaigning on the issue for the last four years. The scheme provides an amount of Two Lakhs which can be extended to Three … Continue reading Maharashtra Cabinet approves ‘Manodhairya’ scheme for victims of rape, child sexual offence and acid attack

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The reactions were flippant and uncalled for: Flavia agnes

Interview with Lawyer, activist The Madras High Court ruling, which indicated (in its assessment of a particular dispute) that premarital sex was akin to marriage, created quite a furore last week, especially on the social media. Flavia agnes, lawyer, activist and the founder of women’s legal aid group Majlis, talks to Ranjita Ganesan about the ruling and its implications. What do you think about the … Continue reading The reactions were flippant and uncalled for: Flavia agnes

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