Data Collection and Consent: Does Yes Really Mean Yes? Technology giants such as Google, Facebook and Amazon have been on an upward path to success and […]
Evolution of Rape as a War Crime and Status in Pakistan
Introduction Rape and acts of sexual violence against women have been committed during times of armed conflict for a long time. Rape was previously considered a […]
Sexual Violence During Armed Conflict: An Inevitable Reality?
Despite being acts of shame, sexual atrocities have been committed against women since a long time. ‘Sexual violence’ is not a new term but it is […]
6 Reasons Why Rape is an Under-Reported Crime
6 Reasons Why Rape is an Under-Reported Crime Hardly a week passes in our country without there being a media report about an incident of rape […]
Marital Rape: As Heinous As A War Crime
Marital Rape: As Heinous As A War Crime The term “marital rape” in itself is quite puzzling and is a concept many do not understand or, […]
An Overview Of Conjugal Rights And Obligations In Islam
An Overview Of Conjugal Rights And Obligations In Islam The word conjugal comes from the Latin word “conjux“, meaning “husband, wife”, but it can be used […]
Explosive Substances (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Government Bill)
Explosive Substances (Amendment) Act, 2016 (Government Bill) Proposed and moved by: Mr. Zahid Hamid (Minister for Law and Justice) Status: Laid / To be introduced in the […]
‘Marital Rape’ – Where Does It Stand In The Islamic Legal System?
‘Marital Rape’ – Where Does It Stand In The Islamic Legal System? What is marital rape? What does Islam say about this? These are important questions which have been the […]
Muslim Personal Law vs State Law – Marriage & Divorce
Muslim Personal Law vs State Law – Marriage & Divorce There is a deep concern growing in some quarters for the imploding moral fabric of our […]
The Much-Needed Anti-Rape Bills
The Much-Needed Anti-Rape Bills In contradistinction to the legislature’s characteristic stalling on critical legal reforms, the Senate, last week, adopted the Anti-rape Bill proposed (over a year back) […]