
Scripting the Change: Fascism, Fundamentalism and Patriarchy
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The Hindutva Ideology in India
The Indian state displayed Hindu bias during the partition by enacting laws that primarily affected Muslim women, denying them their rights and agency in decisions. The judiciary in the 1980s, influenced by Hindutva ideology, showcased bias in cases like Shahbano, where judgment favored a particular community. Senior judges, reflecting support for Hindu fascist forces, further perpetuated this bias.
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