Shubhra Kriti

Aug 25, 2024 | theindiaforum.in | K. James |Shubhra Kriti

While there is euphoria about fertility levels in India reaching replacement levels and the consequent reduction in population growth, the country's demographic diversity continues to attract attention. India’s overall demographic achievements often conceal the vast variations that exist across different parts of the country; variations that have significant economic, social, and political implications.

Jul 18, 2024 | theindiaforum.in | Kaushiki Sanyal |Neel Madhav |Srinivas Goli |Shubhra Kriti

On 8 July 2024, responding to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on mandatory menstrual leave for students and working women, the Supreme Court asked the Centre to frame a model policy on menstrual leave after consulting all stakeholders. It, however, expressed concern that it could have an adverse impact on women’s employability. It is noteworthy that the same PIL was not accepted by the Supreme Court in 2023 on the grounds that the matter fell within the policy domain.