Although Kabir kissed Preeti in the movie Kabir Singh without zero consequences, what legal rights would a woman have if the situation happened in real life? The first novel by Attorney Manasi Chaudhari, the first novel by Attorney Manasi Chaudhari, has found legal solutions to many related issues women may face with with the help of relevant examples that are legal to you. From cyberbullying and sexual harassment to domestic violence, marriage, divorce and reproductive rights, she answered a series of inquiries through her work.
The 32-year-old Oxford alumnus from Hyderabad started an ambitious but much needed task: to create a manual that can be turned to understanding and obeying her legal rights regardless of her age or background. The book provides step-by-step instructions on navigation police procedures and court proceedings. “It’s basically like having the lawyer’s best friend beside you, giving you everything you should know about your rights,” she explained.
Simplify women’s legal rights
In March 2020, Manasi launched Pink Legal, a digital initiative aimed at empowering women through legal awareness. The platform helps women understand their legal rights, answer their questions, and connect them with Indian verified lawyers. It is investigating many cases where Manasi understands the vacuum of women in legal matters. “For women, there are only two sources that can get legal information, especially when they don’t want to consult a lawyer. Random unreliable online articles or complex textbooks full of terms – there is no intrinsic intrinsic intrinsic to refer to or understand their rights.”
In fact, the first draft of the book was written in the library on the Oxford campus, and for Manasi, it was not a small topic to bring such a dense and large topic to close. The biggest challenge, she admits, is breaking down complex legal concepts into simple, engaging language. “It’s easy to write in legal terms, no one can understand. But I hope the book is so clear and simple that even people without a legal background can read and feel capable.”
In fact, she sent her friends a draft of chapters from a non-legal context to see if they knew the topic at hand. To keep readers engaged, she weaves in real life, pop culture references in movies and TV shows, and the latest legal updates. She added: “I don’t want it to be read like a dry history textbook; I want women to stay on it and feel like they’re talking to a friend who clearly explains things.”
Legally, your core is as important as the action. That’s why every woman should read it. “In daily life, our rights can be violated in a variety of ways, whether it’s facing abuse at home, harassment outside, or even trolling online,” she noted. “Realization is the first step to the painful cycle of standing up for yourself and stopping the silence. It all starts with consciousness.”
Make an impact
Born with the architect’s father and a doctor’s mother and raised in Hyderabad, Manasi has been committed to providing women with education about their legal rights. In 2021, she teamed up with Navya Naveli Nanda to create the Nyari hotline index. This free service provides legal and mental health counseling for women facing difficulties.
When she signed on, the young change maker likened legal knowledge to health insurance, “You don’t come up with insurance for the expected illness, but you have it, so you are protected. The book runs the same way; its women armed the knowledge they need before they face the situation.”
