The Seen and the Unseen - hosted by Amit Varma Ep. 58: Misogyny and our Legal System
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Mar 5, 2018 Madhav Chandavarkar, a legal expert from the Takshashila Institution, and Hamsini Hariharan, a feminist writer and co-host at Pragati magazine, delve into the pervasive misogyny in India's legal system. They uncover flaws in outdated laws like the Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill. The discussion also addresses the complexities of consent in light of the Mahmood Farooqi case and critiques the judiciary's biased treatment of women's autonomy, revealing a troubling gap between legal principles and the realities women face.
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Misogyny in Indian Law
- Misogyny exists in Indian law, evident in the adultery law (497) where only the man is at fault.
- This treats women as property, disregarding their agency.
Wife's Lack of Legal Recourse
- A wife cannot initiate charges against her husband for adultery.
- This highlights the lack of agency afforded to women within the legal system.
Triple Talaq Judgment's Flaw
- The Triple Talaq judgment, while seemingly progressive, focused on religious practice, not women's autonomy.
- It failed to address the core issue of women's rights and equality.