gender

-June 30, 2026

BNS leaves male, transgender sexual assault survivors without rape law protection

BNS leaves male, transgender sexual assault survivors without rape law protection

Survivors, lawyers and activists say men and transgender persons who survive sexual assault remain inadequately protected under the BNS

-June 29, 2026

New law raises uncertainty for self-identified transgender persons

New law raises uncertainty for self-identified transgender persons

Critics say the Act narrows the definition of transgender persons, leaving many outside its ambit

-June 22, 2026

Justice delayed in dowry death cases

Justice delayed in dowry death cases

Low conviction rates and lengthy legal battles continue to frustrate families seeking justice in dowry death cases

-April 5, 2026

Educating queer: a transgender educator’s fight for dignity

Educating queer: a transgender educator’s fight for dignity

Kabir Maan’s journey highlights gaps in awareness, legal protections, and the challenges posed by the new transgender law

-March 19, 2026

Living on the edge: Transgender community fears exclusion under amendment Bill

Living on the edge: Transgender community fears exclusion under amendment Bill

Proposed changes to transgender law raise concerns over identity, access to rights, and legal recognition

-August 3, 2025

Delhi: Saheli Smart Card roll-out raises concerns of digital exclusion

Delhi: Saheli Smart Card roll-out raises concerns of digital exclusion

With Delhi replacing pink tickets with digital cards for free bus rides for women, commuters fear being left out of a scheme that once empowered them

-June 17, 2025

Sextortion cases rise among queer youth as blackmailers exploit fear and stigma

Sextortion cases rise among queer youth as blackmailers exploit fear and stigma

Dating apps and social media increasingly being used to target closeted LGBTQIA+ individuals

-March 8, 2025

International Women’s Day: Delhi women athletes breaking barriers

International Women’s Day: Delhi women athletes breaking barriers

These four Delhi-based sportswomen are defying the odds and making history in their respective fields