The Stitches That Hurt Her Soul: Assessing the Practice of Female Genital Mutilation as a Violation of Human Rights of Women in India

Female genital mutilation (FGM) conflicts with Indian constitutional rights and Islamic jurisprudence, necessitating targeted legislation for its eradication. Authors Sanya Darakhshan Kishwar, Assistant Professor, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, India Abhipsa Upasana Dash, Assistant Professor, Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University,…