Welcoming the Supreme Court’s verdict on Triple Talaq with a pinch of salt… Imagine living in an unstable house on the verge of collapse. Shaky roofs and wobbly floors tending towards a total demolishment. Scary, am I right? Now, revel in your privilege of merely having to imagine such a scenario. Thousands of Indian Muslim women for years having been living this nightmare. …
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India’s Rape Laws – Are they rigid enough?
Rape is a controversial topic. Especially so in India, which has experienced several horrific and high profile cases in recent years. Such cases include that of a gang rape of a 23-year-old student on a public bus in Delhi in 2012. This case and subsequent ones prompted a revision of sections in Indian law that deal with rape and sexual …
India's Rape Laws – Are they rigid enough?
Rape is a controversial topic. Especially so in India, which has experienced several horrific and high profile cases in recent years. Such cases include that of a gang rape of a 23-year-old student on a public bus in Delhi in 2012. This case and subsequent ones prompted a revision of sections in Indian law that deal with rape and sexual …
Meet the Woman Extraordinaire – Sheela Murthy
Sheela Murthy is a world renowned immigration lawyer, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is the founder and president of Murthy Law Firm, which has been ranked as one of the world’s leading U.S. immigration law firms. A committed leader and philanthropist, Murthy is recognized for her work in the United States and in her native India. Through the MurthyNAYAK Foundation, she and her husband, Vasant …