Top Women’s Rights Judgments – May 2025 | LegalWiki
Key Supreme Court and High Court Rulings Advancing Women’s Rights
In May 2025, the Supreme Court and various High Courts across India delivered landmark judgments that strengthened protections for women in law. These rulings addressed gender-based violence, fair procedures in sexual offence cases, and police accountability, maintenance rights in marriages marking a shift toward a more victim-centric and rights-based approach to justice.
Supreme Court to Hear Plea of Woman Judge Denied Child Care Leave in Jharkhand
A woman Additional District Judge from Jharkhand, has approached the Supreme Court after being denied child care leave, despite being a single parent. Read More
Once Fresh DV & CrPC Proceedings Start, Lok Adalat Award Can’t Be Enforced : J&K HC
The J&K High Court ruled that a Lok Adalat award based on compromise cannot be enforced if fresh proceedings under the Domestic Violence Act and Section 125 CrPC are initiated for the same claims. Read More
Denying Education on The Basis of Health Concerns, Arising Due to Menstruation is Unacceptable: Rajasthan HC
The Rajasthan High Court ruled that every girl deserves equal educational opportunities regardless of her health challenges. Read More
Wife Prioritising Her Career, Not Relocating With Husband Not Cruelty: Madras HC Dissolves the Marriage
The Madras High Court held that a wife's choice to prioritize her career and refuse relocation to Canada for her husband's job does not amount to cruelty under Section 13(1)(i-a) of the Hindu Marriage Act. Read More
SC Orders Strict Implementation of Domestic Violence Act, Sets 6-Week Deadline for Protection Officers
The Supreme Court has directed the Central government, States, and Union Territories to ensure effective implementation of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Read More
Transfers Without Considering Women’s Needs Violate Right to Life: Madras HC
The Madras High Court has ruled that transferring employees, especially women, without considering their family responsibilities, health issues, or safety, can violate Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and human dignity.Read More
Supreme Court Seeks Expert View on Blood Donation Ban for LGBTQIA+ & Sex Workers
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to seek expert opinion on removing the discriminatory aspects of the 2017 blood donor guidelines, which bar trans persons, gay men, and sex workers from donating blood.Read More
Karnataka High Court Allows Wife to Operate Critically Ill Husband’s Bank Accounts
The Karnataka High Court has allowed a woman to operate her husband's bank accounts, appointing her as his guardian due to his critical medical condition. Read More
Delhi High Court: Wife Entitled to Maintenance Despite Qualifications if She Left Job to Care for Child
The Delhi High Court has held that a wife cannot be denied maintenance merely because she is qualified and was previously employed, especially if she had to quit work to care for the child. Read More
Rajasthan High Court Upholds POCSO Charge for Showing Adult Videos to Minor; Presumes Sexual Intent
The Rajasthan High Court upheld sexual harassment charges under Section 11(iii) of the POCSO Act against a man accused of showing adult videos to a minor girl.Read More
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