Sentence of Woman Accused in Minor’s Suicide Reduced, Citing 'Internalised Misogyny': Madras High Court

The Madras High Court recently dealt with a tragic case where two women were convicted for abetting the suicide of a 15-year-old girl who set herself on fire. The case highlights how internalised misogyny influenced the conduct of these women, which contributed to the girl’s death. Details of the Relationship and Opposition The 15-year-old girl and a 19-year-old boy, who was the nephew of the two women, were reportedly in…