Former district judge sentenced to seven years in jail for marital rape A bench led by Judge Durga Bhusal delivered the verdict on Tuesday, sentencing Giri to seven years in jail. Kathmandu 11 Jun, 2024
SC orders imprisonment of rape-accused judge Giri Based on these circumstances and evidence, the order asserted that it cannot be concluded that the defendant is not guilty now. Kathmandu 03 Apr, 2024
SC demands submission of high court documents on marital rape case A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Ishwor Prasad Khatiwada and Justice Sunil Kumar Pokharel issued the order requesting the court documents. Kathmandu 31 Jan, 2024
There have been achievements, but they are not enough KATHMANDU, APRIL 28Forum for Women, Law and Development is a leading organisation that champions the cause of equality and empowerment of marginalised groups.FWLD has filed some important public interest litigations and has successfully criminalised... Nepal 29 Apr, 2023
Nearly half of all women in developing countries are denied their bodily autonomy: UNFPA report A new UNFPA report 'My Body is My Own' states that nearly half of all women in 57 developing countries in the world are denied their bodily autonomy - World 14 Apr, 2021
Break the cycle of impunity for rape: Repeal statute of limitations In February 2021, hundreds of demonstrators in Kathmandu staged a mock funeral depicting the “death of justice” in Nepal. Opinion 26 Mar, 2021
Women, children highly affected by COVID pandemic KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 20 The National Women Commission today organised a webinar on ‘Impact of COVID-19 on Women and Initiatives Taken by NWC and Nepal Police in Addressing Gender Based Violence Issues’ to highlight impact of pandemic on women... Horoscopes 21 Sep, 2020
International Commission of Jurists calls for transparency and justice KATHMANDU: International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), an international non-government organisation which works as advocate for justice and human rights, has called upon the Government of Nepal to undertake substantial reforms in order to ensure that... Travel 06 Aug, 2020
Booked for marital rape Dhading, May 3 A woman has filed an FIR against her husband for allegedly raping her. The woman, aged 25, filed the FIR against her 23-year-old husband at the District Police Office yesterday. The woman, in her FIR, has cited bite marks all over... Travel 04 May, 2019
Women�s empowerment: Still an uphill task Research has shown the importance of variables, such as education, resources, gender-friendly laws, among others, in transforming a woman’s image from ‘ill-being’ to ‘capable-being’ Women’s empowerment is a slogan aimed at ensuring... 01 May, 2019
Udayapur man gets three-year jail term for marital rape UDAYAPUR: In a rare verdict, District Court today sentenced a man to three years in jail on the charge of marital rape. According to legal experts, this verdict is first of its kind in the district. A single bench of District Judge Tejendra Prasad... Travel 26 Mar, 2019
IWD 2019: We Speak KATHMANDU: The 109th International Women's Day (IWD) is being marked all over the country today by carrying out various programmes to celebrate women, their roles in and contribution to society. ‘Common Thinking and Equal Treatment for Gender... Travel 08 Mar, 2019
