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Act now Sir It is shameful that even after 60 years since Parliament enacted the Dowry Prohibition Act and 16 years after the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, dowry deaths continue to be a major cause for concern (“Just fight”, June 29). A series of recent suicides and deaths of women in Kerala, allegedly because of dowry-related demands and violence, has revealed the social and economic cracks in the state. Advertisement Kerala, which has the highest literacy rate in the country, was considered to be far more progressive considering the history of social movements in the state. But none, including the Left, took the question of gender inequality seriously, even though poor women played a central role in many of these struggles. While social evils like class and caste have been addressed, questions of gender-based exploitation have often been swept under the carpet. Women have significantly contributed to Kerala’s success in improving social indi ....
ET Politics NEWS Powered by Let us know if you want to marry her : CJI SA Bobde to man accused of raping minor SECTIONS Let us know if you want to marry her : CJI SA Bobde to man accused of raping minorBy Share Synopsis The Bombay high court had cancelled bail granted by a sessions court to the accused at the complainant’s behest in the first case In another case, Bobde asked if a man’s sexual conduct, however brutal, could attract rape charges if it was made by his partner. Chief Justice of India SA Bobde triggered a controversy on Monday with his remarks in two cases. In one case, he asked a man accused of rape in a relationship with a 16-year-old, whether he was willing to marry the complainant. The man faces accusations of rape, cheating and criminal intimidation, besides charges under the stringent Pocso Act designed to prevent exploitation of children. ....