India’s Family Laws are Discriminatory. That’s Why Judges Shouldn’t Be ‘Neutral’ on Gender.
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India’s Family Laws are Discriminatory. That’s Why Judges Shouldn’t Be ‘Neutral’ on Gender.

The Indian Constitution guarantees equality under Article 14. But when we examine the domestic sphere under the matrimonial laws, since men and women within the marriage are not equal, the same yardstick of equality cannot be applied. Equality can only be between equals.