Hamsini Hariharan

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 They uncover flaws in outdated laws like the Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill.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.