The Bombay High Court ruled that condoning serious misconduct by a woman Sarpanch under the pretext of women empowerment weakens democratic values. The Court upheld her removal, emphasizing that true empowerment requires accountability.
Justice S Ravindra Bhat of the Supreme Court stressed that domestic work must be shared fairly between men and women and said that token representation of women in leadership roles must be replaced by real empowerment.
The Bombay High Court allowed a mother to move to Poland with her daughter for a job, stating a woman should not be forced to choose between her career and her child.
The Bombay High Court upheld the removal of a woman Sarpanch in Maharashtra, emphasizing that condoning misconduct would undermine women empowerment in democratic governance.
Supreme Court Judge Justice S. Ravindra Bhat stresses the importance of equal domestic responsibilities between men and women. He highlights the need for better gender representation in professions, especially the judiciary, to create a fairer society.
The Bombay High Court ruled that condoning the misconduct of women in public office undermines the goal of women empowerment, reaffirming the importance of accountability, regardless of gender.
A senior IAS officer sparked controversy by dismissing a schoolgirl’s plea for affordable sanitary napkins during an event. Her remarks have stirred public outcry and raised questions about women’s rights and government support.
The Bombay High Court upheld the removal of Pratima Gaikar, a woman Sarpanch from Ambivali village, stressing that ignoring misconduct in the name of women’s empowerment would undermine democratic principles.
