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{{Short description|Indian activist and High Court advocate}}
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'''Abha Singh''' is a former [[Civil service|civil servant]] and an [[advocate]] practicing currently in the [[High Court]] of Judicature at Bombay. She is also a renowned [[Activism|social activist]] and has contributed considerably in the realm of women's rights, [[gender equality]] and [[Justice]].She is married to [[Yogesh Pratap Singh]], who formerly was an officer in Indian Police force and currently serves as a lawyer in [[Bombay High Court]]. Her father too was a gallantry award-winning [[police officer]].
'''Abha Singh''' is an Indian [[Activism|activist]] and [[advocate]] currently practising in the [[High Court]] of Judicature at Bombay. Her activism has focused on women's rights, [[gender equality]], and [[justice]].  


She has been an active participant in the accusation of [[Bollywood]] actor, [[Salman Khan]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/i-enjoyed-dabangg/article7214115.ece|title=‘I enjoyed Dabangg’|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=2017-08-01|language=en}}</ref> in hit and run case and the [[All India Bakchod Knockout|AIB Roast]] case.
She runs an [[Non-governmental organization|NGO]] by the name Rann-Samar that provides free [[legal assistance]] to women and slum dwellers who claim to have been unfairly persecuted by local authorities and builders for land that is rightfully theirs.{{citation needed|date=May 2022}}
 
She also runs an [[Non-governmental organization|NGO]] by the name, Rann-Samar, through which she provides free [[legal assistance]] to helpless women and slum dwellers who have been unfairly persecuted by local authorities and builders for land that is rightfully theirs.


== Education ==
== Education ==
Abha Singh did her schooling from [[Loreto Convent Lucknow|Loreto Convent]], [[Lucknow]] and her graduation from [[Isabella Thoburn College]], Lucknow, registering herself as the topper of her batch. She has done an M.Phil on Child Rights from [[Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi|Jawahal Lal Nehru University]], New Delhi and her LL.B. from [[University of Mumbai|Mumbai University]]. In 1994 she cleared the [[Civil Services Examination (India)|UPSC examination]] and joined the [[India Post|Indian Postal Service]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news/abha-singh-director-of-postal-services-for-maharashtra-and-goa-resigns-5534634259_1.html|title=Abha Singh, Director of Postal Services for Maharashtra & Goa resigns|last=indiainfoline.com|access-date=2017-08-01}}</ref>
Singh attended [[Loreto Convent Lucknow|Loreto Convent]], [[Lucknow]] and graduated from [[Isabella Thoburn College]], Lucknow. She completed an M.Phil on Child Rights from [[Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi|Jawaharlal Nehru University]], New Delhi and her LL.B. from [[University of Mumbai|Mumbai University]]. In 1994 she cleared the [[Civil Services Examination (India)|UPSC examination]] and joined the [[India Post|Indian Postal Service]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news/abha-singh-director-of-postal-services-for-maharashtra-and-goa-resigns-5534634259_1.html|title=Abha Singh, Director of Postal Services for Maharashtra & Goa resigns|access-date=1 August 2017}}</ref>
 
One of her primary influences was her mother who had the unique distinction of being the first woman from her village to attain Post-Graduation in 1961 from [[University of Allahabad|Allahabad University]].


== Career ==
== Career ==
Abha Singh started her career as a customs appraiser in Bombay custom house in 1991 and remained there till 1994. Then, she joined the [[Indian Postal Service]] and later started her practice as a lawyer in the [[Bombay High Court]].
Singh started her career as a customs appraiser at Bombay Custom House in 1991 and remained there till 1994. Next, she joined the [[Indian Postal Service]] and later started her practice as a lawyer in the [[Bombay High Court]].


=== In Indian Postal Service ===
=== Indian Postal Service ===
Abha Singh joined the Indian Postal Service in 1995. During her stint as Director Postal Services in Uttar Pradesh she pioneered the usage of solar panels to power post offices – thereby making advanced postal services accessible to the remotest of villages. One little post office in [[Gauriganj, India|Gauriganj]] village came on the national stage when the president of [[Indian National Congress]], [[Rahul Gandhi]] himself came to inaugurate it. It gave an impetus to harness solar energy in places where electricity is scarce.
Singh joined the [[Indian Postal Service]] in 1995. During her stint as Director of Postal Services in Uttar Pradesh, she pioneered the usage of solar panels to power post offices to improve service to remote villages.


=== As a Lawyer ===
=== Law ===
Abha Singh, often regarded as the bluntest lawyer in Bombay, has been a part of some of the major celebrity cases as well as social cases in India. Some of the notable cases that she had participated in as a lawyer are -
Singh has been a part of many cases which also includes social cases in India. Some of the cases that she had participated in as a lawyer are -
# When Justice [[Markandey Katju|Markanday Katju]], in his capacity as the Chairman of the [[Press Council of India]] wrote to the [[List of governors of Maharashtra|governor of Maharashtra]] asking him to pardon [[Sanjay Dutt]] for his involvement in the 1993 bomb blasts. She was the first to bring to the notice of the public that he was exerting undue influence and wrote to the governor rebutting his flawed assertions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/pci-chief-justice-markandey-katju-slammed-for-writing-to-governor-to-pardon-sanjay-dutt-india-today/1/259488.html|title=Advocate Abha Singh slams Katju for seeking pardon for Sanjay Dutt|access-date=2017-08-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/abha-singh-urges-governor-not-to-pardon-sanjay/article4551863.ece|title=Abha Singh urges Governor not to pardon Sanjay|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-08-01|language=en}}</ref>
# When Justice [[Markandey Katju|Markanday Katju]], in his capacity as the Chairman of the [[Press Council of India]] wrote to the [[List of governors of Maharashtra|governor of Maharashtra]] asking him to pardon [[Sanjay Dutt]] for his involvement in the 1993 bomb blasts. She was the first to bring to the notice of the public that he was exerting undue influence and wrote to the governor rebutting his assertions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/west/story/pci-chief-justice-markandey-katju-slammed-for-writing-to-governor-to-pardon-sanjay-dutt-india-today-157079-2013-03-25|title=Advocate Abha Singh slams Katju for seeking pardon for Sanjay Dutt|access-date=1 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/abha-singh-urges-governor-not-to-pardon-sanjay/article4551863.ece|title=Abha Singh urges Governor not to pardon Sanjay|work=The Hindu|access-date=1 August 2017|language=en}}</ref>
# She was responsible for highlighting the Zaibunissa Kazi’s case.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/pune/report-rpi-activists-protest-outside-yerawada-jail-over-sanjay-dutt-s-release-on-parole-for-a-month-1931089|title=RPI activists protest outside Yerawada Jail over Sanjay Dutt's release on parole for a month {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2013-12-07|work=dna|access-date=2017-08-01|language=en-US}}</ref>
# She was responsible for highlighting Zaibunissa Kazi’s case.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/pune/report-rpi-activists-protest-outside-yerawada-jail-over-sanjay-dutt-s-release-on-parole-for-a-month-1931089|title=RPI activists protest outside Yerawada Jail over Sanjay Dutt's release on parole for a month {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=7 December 2013|work=dna|access-date=1 August 2017|language=en-US}}</ref>
# When the [[Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation|BMC]] gave notice to demolish the “Puncham Pyao” water fountain opposite [[Bombay Gymkhana]] she successfully fought for them and got a stay from the Court.
# When the [[Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation|BMC]] gave the notice to demolish the “Puncham Pyao” water fountain opposite [[Bombay Gymkhana]] she successfully fought for them and got a stay from the Court.
# Accused [[All India Bakchod|AIB]] for organizing AIB Knockout for spreading obscenity.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/living/aib-roast-police-register-fir-against-actors-complainants-lawyer-says-show-was-pre-scripted-2096563.html|title=AIB roast: Police register FIR against actors, complainant's lawyer says show was 'pre-scripted'|date=2015-02-13|work=Firstpost|access-date=2017-08-01|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/videos/advocate-abha-singh-opens-up-about-aib-roast/621627|title=Advocate Abha Singh opens up about 'AIB Roast''|work=Midday}}</ref>
# Accused [[All India Bakchod|AIB]] for organising [[All India Bakchod Knockout|AIB Knockout]] for spreading obscenity.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.firstpost.com/living/aib-roast-police-register-fir-against-actors-complainants-lawyer-says-show-was-pre-scripted-2096563.html|title=AIB roast: Police register FIR against actors, complainant's lawyer says the show was 'pre-scripted'|date=13 February 2015|work=Firstpost|access-date=1 August 2017|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mid-day.com/videos/advocate-abha-singh-opens-up-about-aib-roast/621627|title=Advocate Abha Singh opens up about 'AIB Roast'|work=Midday}}</ref>
# She has been pursuing the Salman Khan Hit-and-Run case consistently and is an active legal participant in the case.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-Blackbuck-poaching-case-Why-is-Salman-Khan-keeping-quiet-if-falsely-implicated-Activist-hits-out-at-actor-2296979|title=Blackbuck poaching case: Why is Salman Khan keeping quiet if falsely implicated? Activist hits out at actor {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2017-01-28|work=dna|access-date=2017-08-01|language=en-US}}</ref>
# She has been pursuing the [[Salman Khan]] Hit-and-Run case and is an active legal participant in the case.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 January 2017 |title=Blackbuck poaching case: Why is Salman Khan keeping quiet if falsely implicated? Activist hits out at actor |language=en-US |work=dna |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-Blackbuck-poaching-case-Why-is-Salman-Khan-keeping-quiet-if-falsely-implicated-Activist-hits-out-at-actor-2296979 |access-date=1 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title='I enjoyed Dabangg' |language=en |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/i-enjoyed-dabangg/article7214115.ece |access-date=1 August 2017}}</ref>


=== As an Author ===
=== Author ===
Abha Singh launched her book '''Stree – Dasha aur Disha''' which promotes [[women empowerment]] by highlighting real-time cases and their legal recourse, and aims to educate women of their rights.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/celebs-come-together-at-abha-singhs-book-launch/articleshow/67556770.cms|title=Celebs come together at Abha Singh’s book launch|work=[[The Times of India|TOI]]}}</ref> [[Gul Panag]], [[Bhagyashree]] & other celebs praised her on launching of book 'Stree – Dasha aur Disha'.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.apnnews.com/celebrities-politicians-praised-firebrand-lawyer-abha-singh-on-launching-stree-dasha-aur-disha/|title=Celebrities & Politicians praised Firebrand lawyer Abha Singh on launching Stree – Dasha aur Disha|work=apnnews.com}}</ref>
Abha Singh launched her book ''Stree – Dasha aur Disha'' which promotes [[women empowerment|women's empowerment]] by highlighting real-time cases and their legal recourse, and aims to educate women about their rights.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Tahseen |first=Ismat |date=16 January 2019 |title=Celebs come together at Abha Singh's book launch |work=[[The Times of India|TOI]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/celebs-come-together-at-abha-singhs-book-launch/articleshow/67556770.cms}}</ref> [[Gul Panag]], [[Bhagyashree]] and other celebrities praised her on launching the book.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Murdeshwar |first=Sachin |date=10 January 2019 |title=Celebrities & Politicians praised Firebrand lawyer Abha Singh on launching Stree – Dasha aur Disha |work=apnnews.com |url=https://www.apnnews.com/celebrities-politicians-praised-firebrand-lawyer-abha-singh-on-launching-stree-dasha-aur-disha/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/videos/gul-panang-bhagyashree-other-celebs-praised-lawyer-abha-singh-on-launching-her-book-57652.html|title=Gul Panang, Bhagyashree & other celebs praised lawyer Abha Singh on launching her Book|work=[[filmibeat]]|access-date=23 January 2019|archive-date=19 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419161944/https://www.filmibeat.com/videos/gul-panang-bhagyashree-other-celebs-praised-lawyer-abha-singh-on-launching-her-book-57652.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/parties-events/abha-singh-book-launch-stree-dasha-aur-disha-with-gul-panag-poonam-dhillon-bhagyashree-part-2-2/|title=Abha Singh Book launch Stree-Dasha Aur Disha with Gul Panag, Poonam Dhillon & Bhagyashree|work=[[bollywood hungama]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://afternoondc.in/city-news/abha-singh-launches-stree-dasha-aur-disha/article_239256|title=Abha Singh launches 'Stree - Dasha aur Disha'|work=[[The Afternoon Despatch & Courier]]}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/videos/poonam-and-bhagyashree-speak-for-women-empowerment-at-a-book-launch.html|title=Poonam And Bhagyashree Speak For Women Empowerment At A Book Launch|work=[[deccan chronicle|Deccan Chronicle]]}}{{dead link|date=June 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/videos/gul-panang-bhagyashree-other-celebs-praised-lawyer-abha-singh-on-launching-her-book-57652.html|title=Gul Panang, Bhagyashree & other celebs praised lawyer Abha Singh on launching her Book|work=[[filmibeat]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/videos/parties-events/abha-singh-book-launch-stree-dasha-aur-disha-with-gul-panag-poonam-dhillon-bhagyashree-part-2-2/|title=Abha Singh Book launch Stree-Dasha Aur Disha with Gul Panag, Poonam Dhillon & Bhagyashree|work=[[bollywood hungama]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://afternoondc.in/city-news/abha-singh-launches-stree-dasha-aur-disha/article_239256|title=Abha Singh launches 'Stree - Dasha aur Disha'|work=[[The Afternoon Despatch & Courier]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/videos/poonam-and-bhagyashree-speak-for-women-empowerment-at-a-book-launch.html|title=Poonam And Bhagyashree Speak For Women Empowerment At A Book Launch|work=[[deccan chronicle|Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref>


=== As Social Activists ===
=== Activism ===
Abha Singh welcomed the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]]'s verdict which paves the way for reopening of [[dance bar]]s in [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-maharashtra-activists-welcome-supreme-court-verdict-on-dance-bars-hailed-order-as-progressive-2709057|title=Maharashtra: Activists welcome Supreme Court verdict on dance bars, hailed order as 'progressive'|work=dnaindia}}</ref>
In 2018 she cohosted a seminar on [[LGBT]] rights, [[adultery]], and the [[pothole]] menace in the city of Mumbai alongside [[advocate]] Aditya Pratap.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Mattoo |first=Seema |date=27 July 2018 |title=Mumbaikars take a pledge to be the change |work=[[The Times of India|TOI]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/mumbaikars-take-a-pledge-to-be-the-change/articleshow/65163234.cms}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/180119/activists-laud-verdict-maharashtra-government-cautious.html|title=Activists laud verdict; Maharashtra government cautious|work=deccanchronicle}}</ref>


A seminar on [[LGBT]] rights, [[adultery]] and the [[pothole]] menace in the city of Mumbai was hosted by [[social activist]] and [[lawyer]] '''Abha Singh''' and [[Advocate]] '''Aditya Pratap'''. Actor [[Zayed Khan]], too spoke about the Mumbai curse and quest for justice. He promised to support Dadarao Bilhore who fills potholes in Mumbai city as a tribute to his son who had died in a pothole accident.
She has advocated for [[menstrual leave]] for women.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/period-leave-or-not-heres-what-women-have-to-say/301033|title=Period Leave Or Not? Here's What Women Have To Say|work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|outlook]]india}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/mumbaikars-take-a-pledge-to-be-the-change/articleshow/65163234.cms|title=Mumbaikars take a pledge to be the change|work=[[The Times of India|TOI]]}}</ref>


"[[Menstrual]] problems must be addressed by passing a law entitling women to menstrual leave," says Abha Singh. "All eyes must now turn to Parliament, which, having enacted the Maternity Benefit Act in 1961, is at an opportune moment to undo the injustice that has plagued women for ages."<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/magazine/story/period-leave-or-not-heres-what-women-have-to-say/301033|title=Period Leave Or Not? Here's What Women Have To Say|work=[[Outlook (Indian magazine)|outlook]]india}}</ref>
Abha Singh held a round table discussion in [[Mumbai]] on how to make the Prevention of [[Sexual Harassment]] (POSH) Act, 2013 more effective in the corporate world.


'''Abha Singh''' delivered a speech on the impact of the '''#MeToo Movement''' on the [[corporate culture]] in India in Columbia, New York. She was invited by the School of International and Public Affairs, [[Columbia University]] as a speaker at the India Dialogues, which is a day-long conference of academicians, policy practitioners, future policy-leaders, media persons and the Indian Diaspora in America.  
Singh partnered with Akancha Srivastava on a campaign against [[cyber-stalking]]. Called Akancha Against [[Harassment]], the campaign seeks to bring awareness among citizens about the issue of young people, especially girls, being targeted online, their activities tracked and which could even result in real-life manifestations like bullying, harassment and even, in some cases, criminal activities like kidnapping.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afternoondc.in/dairy/abha-singhs-campaign-against-cyber-stalking/article_240569|title=Abha Singh's campaign against cyber-stalking|work=afternoondc.in}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.siliconindia.com/news/usindians/Abha-Singh-delivers-a-talk-on-the-MeToo-Movement-at-India-Dialogues-Columbia-University-New-York-nid-206397-cid-49.html|title=Abha Singh delivers a talk on the #MeToo Movement, at India Dialogues, Columbia University, New York|work=siliconindia.com}}</ref>


Abha Singh held a round table discussion in [[Mumbai]] on how to make the Prevention of [[Sexual Harassment]] (POSH) Act, 2013 more effective in the corporate world.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indianfoodexpress.in/2019/01/sexual-harassment-in-corporates-abha-singh-actress-madhoo-shah-the-rannsamar-foundation.html|title=SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN CORPORATES – ABHA SINGH – ACTRESS MADHOO SHAH – THE RANNSAMAR FOUNDATION|work=indianfoodexpress.in}}</ref>
Singh offers [[legal aid]] to women with her [[radio show]] 'Dhun badal ke toh dekho', cohosted with [[Vidya Balan]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sakaltimes.com/art-culture/%E2%80%98dhunn-badalke-toh-dekho%E2%80%99-say-vidya-balan-and-abha-singh-32135|title='Dhunn Badalke Toh Dekho', say Vidya Balan and Abha Singh|work=sakal times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/vidya-balan-to-offer-free-legal-aid-to-women-with-her-radio-show/articleshow/68068741.cms|title=Vidya Balan to offer free legal aid to women with her radio|work=[[Mumbai Mirror]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodbubble.com/bollywood-gossips/vidya-balan-provide-free-legal-aid-women-radio-show/|title=Vidya Balan to provide free legal aid to women? Deets inside|work=bollywoodbubble.com}}</ref>


Abha Singh's partnered with a young lady, Akancha Srivastava, to fight a campaign against [[cyber-stalking]]. Called Akancha Against [[Harassment]], the campaign seeks to bring an awareness among citizens about the issue of young people, especially girls, being targeted online, their activities tracked and which could even result in real life manifestations like bullying, harassment and even, in some cases, criminal activities like kidnapping and what-have-you.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afternoondc.in/dairy/abha-singhs-campaign-against-cyber-stalking/article_240569|title=Abha Singh's campaign against cyber-stalking|work=afternoondc.in}}</ref>
Abha Singh gave a seminar on 'Will and succession' for Amdavadi women on 1 March organised by the JITO Ladies Wing, Ahmedabad chapter with an aim to make women aware of their rights.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jain |first=Mukti |date=27 February 2019 |title=Will and succession seminar for Amdavadi women on March 1 |work=[[The Times of India|TOI]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/will-and-succession-seminar-for-amdavadi-women-on-march-1/articleshow/68188618.cms |access-date=15 January 2023}}</ref>


Big FM has launched a new show where The [[National Award]] Winning [[Actress]] [[Vidya Balan]] & Abha Singh will offer [[legal aid]] to women with a [[radio show]] 'Dhun badal ke toh dekho'.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.sakaltimes.com/art-culture/%E2%80%98dhunn-badalke-toh-dekho%E2%80%99-say-vidya-balan-and-abha-singh-32135|title=‘Dhunn Badalke Toh Dekho’, say Vidya Balan and Abha Singh|work=sakal times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/vidya-balan-to-offer-free-legal-aid-to-women-with-her-radio-show/articleshow/68068741.cms|title=Vidya Balan to offer free legal aid to women with her radio|work=[[Mumbai Mirror]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodbubble.com/bollywood-gossips/vidya-balan-provide-free-legal-aid-women-radio-show/|title=Vidya Balan to provide free legal aid to women? Deets inside|work=bollywoodbubble.com}}</ref>
Singh said the state government can regulate [[Dance bar|dance bars]] but cannot prohibit them. Abha Singh said she is happy that the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] quashed the state government's provision to install CCTV cameras in [[dance bar]]s as it violated the right to [[privacy]] and discouraged people from coming to dance bars.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Maharashtra: Activists welcome Supreme Court verdict on dance bars, hailed the order as 'progressive' |work=dnaindia |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-maharashtra-activists-welcome-supreme-court-verdict-on-dance-bars-hailed-order-as-progressive-2709057}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Activists laud verdict; Maharashtra government cautious |work=deccanchronicle |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/180119/activists-laud-verdict-maharashtra-government-cautious.html}}</ref> She also said the state government was responsible for some of these women "facing penury" without being provided an alternate means of [[employment]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 January 2019 |title=Activists call SC verdict on Maharashtra dance bars a 'great victory', express hope of ex-performers returning to profession |work=[[firstpost]] |url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/activists-call-sc-verdict-on-maharashtra-dance-bars-a-great-victory-express-hope-of-ex-performers-returning-to-profession-5914641.html |access-date=15 January 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=13 August 2018 |title=Speak up Mumbai: After Supreme Court's censure should dance bars start in the city again? |work=[[Dna India|dnaindia]] |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-speak-up-mumbai-after-supreme-court-s-censure-should-dance-bars-start-in-the-city-again-2649094}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=17 January 2019 |title=Dance bars: NCP accuses Maharashtra government of 'nexus' with bar owners after SC judgement |work=[[Scroll.in]] |url=https://scroll.in/latest/909829/dance-bars-ncp-accuses-maharashtra-government-of-nexus-with-bar-owners-after-sc-judgement |access-date=15 January 2023}}</ref>


Abha Singh gave seminar on 'Will and succession' for Amdavadi women on March 1 organised by the JITO Ladies Wing, Ahmedabad chapter with an aim to make women aware about their rights. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/will-and-succession-seminar-for-amdavadi-women-on-march-1/articleshow/68188618.cms|title=Will and succession seminar for Amdavadi women on March 1 |work=[[The Times of India|TOI]]}}</ref>
Singh believes that women need to be educated for the development of the country. Such is her passion for women’s rights that even on her vacation, Abha Singh and her daughter have gone to [[Riyadh]] to study the situation of women there.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-dna-women-s-marathon-from-riyadh-to-running-1660841|title='DNA' women's marathon: From Riyadh to running|work=[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA India]]}}</ref>


Abha Singh received award along with [[Sushmita Sen]], Leah Tata, Michelle Poonawalla, Bhavna Jasra, Falguni Peacock, [[Malishka RJ]], [[Preethi Srinivasan]], and [[Jyoti Dhawale]] at the '[[I Am Woman Awards]]' to celebrate the inspiration of women, an [[Educationist]] [[Karan Gupta]] initiative. Guests and celebrities at the prestigious [[award ceremony]] included Maheka Mirpuri, Sheeba Akashdeep, Reshma Merchant, Farah Khan Ali, Aarti and Kailash Surendranath, Mreenal Deshraj, Vikas Bhalla, Kiran Bawa, Arzoo Gowitrikar, Aditi Govitrikar among others. <ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mayapuri.com/that-i-am-born-a-woman-is-my-biggest-award-sushmita-sen/abha-singh-and-leah-tata-at-the-i-am-woman-awards-to-celebrate-the-inspiration-of-women-an-educationist-karan-gupta-initiative/|title=Abha Singh and Leah Tata at the I Am Woman Awards to celebrate the inspiration of women, an Educationist Karan Gupta initiative|work=[[Mayapuri (magazine)|mayapuri]]}}</ref>
Abha Singh walked the ramp for [[fashion designer]] Shaina NC’s [[Fashion Show]] to raise funds for Cancer Patients Aid Association in Mumbai. [[Sonam Kapoor]], Pretty Zinta, [[Karan Johar]], and [[Shweta Bachchan Nanda]], among others, walked the ramp to create awareness.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/abha-singh-walks-the-ramp-for-cancer-awareness/articleshow/68752875.cms|title=Abha Singh walks the ramp for Cancer Awareness|work=[[Times of india|TOI]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hellomumbainews.com/entertainment/fashion-show-for-cancer-patients-abha-singh-walks-the-ramp/|title=Fashion Show For Cancer Patients, Abha Singh Walks The Ramp|work=hellomumbainews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afternoondc.in/dairy/abha-singh-zooms-into-action/article_243775|title=Abha Singh zooms into action|work=[[Afternoon Despatch & Courier|afternoondc]].in}}</ref>


[[Activist]] Abha Singh said the state government can regulate dance bars but cannot prohibit them. Abha Singh said she is happy that the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] quashed the state government's provision to install CCTV cameras in [[dance bar]]s as it violated the right to [[privacy]] and discouraged people from coming to dance bars. She also said the state government was responsible for some these women "facing penury" without being provided an alternate means of [[employment]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/activists-call-sc-verdict-on-maharashtra-dance-bars-a-great-victory-express-hope-of-ex-performers-returning-to-profession-5914641.html|title=Activists call SC verdict on Maharashtra dance bars a 'great victory', express hope of ex-performers returning to profession|work=[[firstpost]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-speak-up-mumbai-after-supreme-court-s-censure-should-dance-bars-start-in-the-city-again-2649094|title=Speak up Mumbai: After Supreme Court's censure should dance bars start in the city again?|work=[[Dna India|dnaindia]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://scroll.in/latest/909829/dance-bars-ncp-accuses-maharashtra-government-of-nexus-with-bar-owners-after-sc-judgement|title=Dance bars: NCP accuses Maharashtra government of ‘nexus’ with bar owners after SC judgement|work=[[Scroll.in]]}}</ref>
== Speeches ==
 
In May 2017, Singh spoke at [[TEDx]] Oxbridge. Entitled "Why laws in place do not empower women?"<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/23702|title=TEDxOxbridge|work=[[TEDx]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlTEEpbzVes|title=Why laws in place do not empower women? Abha Singh TEDxOxbridge|work=[[TEDx]], [[YouTube]]}}</ref>
“It is never too late for you to feel within you that, yes, I want to do different, I want to be different, and I want to do something for the society. And all of us in our little ways can make a change. We all are change makers, it is only that we do not want to come out of our comfort zone.” said Abha Singh at She/Talks [[Mumbai]], an event organised by SheThePeople.TV in association with the Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/news/shweta-ganesh-kumar-times-of-amma|title=We Are All Change Makers: Abha Singh At She/Talks Mumbai|work=shethepeople.tv}}</ref>


Abha Singh believes that women need to be educated for the development of the country. Such is her passion for women’s right that even on her vacation, Abha Singh and her daughter have gone to [[Riyadh]] to study the situation of women there. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-dna-women-s-marathon-from-riyadh-to-running-1660841|title='DNA' women's marathon: From Riyadh to running|work=[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA India]]}}</ref>
Singh was a keynote speaker at the Global Forum of the XIN Philanthropy Conference 2018 in New Delhi hosted by the Alibaba Foundation.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Alibaba Foundation hosts the Global Forum of the XIN Philanthropy Conference 2018 in New Delhi |work=spoindia.org |url=https://spoindia.org/alibaba-foundation-hosts-the-global-forum-of-the-xin-philanthropy-conference-2018-in-new-delhi/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Abha Singh is busier than ever |work=[[Afternoon Despatch & Courier|afternoondc]].in |url=http://www.afternoondc.in/dairy/abha-singh-is-busier-than-ever/article_231311}}</ref>


Abha Singh walked the ramp for famous [[fashion designer]] Shaina NC’s [[Fashion Show]] to raise funds for Cancer Patients Aid Association in Mumbai. [[Sonam Kapoor]], Pretty Zinta, [[Karan Johar]], [[Shweta Bachchan Nanda]], among others walked the ramp to create awareness. [[Amitabh Bachchan|Amitabh]] and [[Jaya Bachchan]] also graced the occasion.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/abha-singh-walks-the-ramp-for-cancer-awareness/articleshow/68752875.cms|title=Abha Singh walks the ramp for Cancer Awareness|work=[[Times of india|TOI]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.hellomumbainews.com/entertainment/fashion-show-for-cancer-patients-abha-singh-walks-the-ramp/|title=Fashion Show For Cancer Patients, Abha Singh Walks The Ramp|work=hellomumbainews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afternoondc.in/dairy/abha-singh-zooms-into-action/article_243775|title=Abha Singh zooms into action|work=[[Afternoon Despatch & Courier|afternoondc]].in}}</ref>
Singh delivered a talk on the #[[MeToo]] Movement and its effect on Indian [[Corporate Culture|corporate culture]] at India Dialogues, [[Columbia University]], New York <ref>{{Cite news |date=27 April 2020 |title=Abha Singh delivers a talk at India Dialogues at Columbia University, New York, on the #MeToo Movement |work=indiaeducationdiary.in |url=http://indiaeducationdiary.in/abha-singh-delivers-talk-india-dialogues-columbia-university-new-york-metoo-movement/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=4 December 2018 |title=Eminent policymakers, economists, activists in US discuss issues being faced in India |work=[[business-standard.com]] |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/eminent-policymakers-economists-activists-in-us-discuss-issues-being-faced-in-india-118120400525_1.html}}</ref>


Lawyer Abha Singh was a keynote speaker at the Global Forum of the XIN Philanthropy Conference 2018 in New Delhi hosted by the Alibaba Foundation, a private charity fund established by [[Alibaba Group]], jointly with UCWeb (‘UC’). <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://spoindia.org/alibaba-foundation-hosts-the-global-forum-of-the-xin-philanthropy-conference-2018-in-new-delhi/|title=Alibaba Foundation hosts the Global Forum of the XIN Philanthropy Conference 2018 in New Delhi|work=spoindia.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afternoondc.in/dairy/abha-singh-is-busier-than-ever/article_231311|title=Abha Singh is busier than ever|work=[[Afternoon Despatch & Courier|afternoondc]].in}}</ref>
Singh spoke at She/Talks [[Mumbai]], an event organised by SheThePeople.TV in association with the Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite news |title=We Are All Change Makers: Abha Singh At She/Talks Mumbai |work=shethepeople.tv |url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/news/shweta-ganesh-kumar-times-of-amma}}</ref>


== Speeches ==
== Personal life ==
In May 2017, '''Abha Singh''' spoke at [[TEDx]] Oxbridge. Entitled "Why laws in place do not empower women?" <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/23702|title=TEDxOxbridge|work=[[TEDx]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlTEEpbzVes|title=Why laws in place do not empower women? Abha Singh TEDxOxbridge|work=[[TEDx]], [[YouTube]]}}</ref>
Singh's father was a gallantry award-winning [[police officer]].{{According to whom|date=May 2022}} One of her primary influences was her mother who had the unique distinction of being the first woman from her village to attain Post-Graduation in 1961 from [[University of Allahabad|Allahabad University]].


'''Abha Singh''' delivered a talk on the #[[MeToo]] Movement, at India Dialogues, [[Columbia University]], New York <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.siliconindia.com/news/usindians/Abha-Singh-delivers-a-talk-on-the-MeToo-Movement-at-India-Dialogues-Columbia-University-New-York-nid-206397-cid-49.html|title=Abha Singh delivers a talk on the #MeToo Movement, at India Dialogues, Columbia University, New York|work=siliconindia}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://mitaanexpress.com/abha-singh-delivers-talk-metoo-newyork/|title=Abha Singh delivers a talk on #MeToo in NewYork|work=mitaanexpress.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indiaeducationdiary.in/abha-singh-delivers-talk-india-dialogues-columbia-university-new-york-metoo-movement/|title=Abha Singh delivers a talk at India Dialogues at Columbia University, New York, on the #MeToo Movement|work=indiaeducationdiary.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/eminent-policymakers-economists-activists-in-us-discuss-issues-being-faced-in-india-118120400525_1.html|title=Eminent policymakers, economists, activists in US discuss issues being faced in India|work=[[business-standard.com]]}}</ref>
She is married to [[Yogesh Pratap Singh]], who was formerly an officer in the [[Indian Police Service]] and currently serves as a lawyer in [[Bombay High Court]].


== Rann-Samar Foundation ==
== Rann-Samar Foundation ==
Abha Singh runs an NGO by the name Rann-Samar and through this foundation, she helps people who cannot afford [[legal assistance]] from professional lawyers. Through the Rann-Samar Foundation, Abha Singh helped in the construction of [[toilets]] in [[rural areas]].
Singh runs an NGO named Rann-Samar, which helps people who cannot afford [[legal assistance]] from professional lawyers. The foundation has helped construct [[toilets]] in [[rural areas]] and organises beautician courses for women convicts in Lucknow Jail.


Rann-Samar provides [[computer training]] to convicts of [[Lucknow]] Jail and Jaunpur Jail. Around 200 convicts have been trained in Lucknow Jail in a span of one year.
Rann-Samar provides [[computer training]] to convicts of [[Lucknow]] Jail and Jaunpur Jail. Around 200 convicts have been trained in Lucknow Jail in a span of one year.
The foundation provides free legal aid to needy and poor people. It also organizes beautician courses for women convicts in Lucknow Jail.


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
* Acclaimed as a woman achiever and a role model for others, [[Tata Consultancy Services]] and [[Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces|Taj Group]] conferred the Women Achievers Award in April’2008.
* [[Tata Consultancy Services]] and [[Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces|Taj Group]] Women Achievers Award in April 2008.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mayapuri.com/that-i-am-born-a-woman-is-my-biggest-award-sushmita-sen/abha-singh-and-leah-tata-at-the-i-am-woman-awards-to-celebrate-the-inspiration-of-women-an-educationist-karan-gupta-initiative/|title=Abha Singh and Leah Tata at the I Am Woman Awards to celebrate the inspiration of women, an Educationist Karan Gupta initiative|work=[[Mayapuri (magazine)|mayapuri]].com}}{{Dead link|date=July 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* Shatabdi Varsh Samman by [[Bank of Baroda]] for outstanding contribution to society through dissemination of knowledge in July’2008.
* Shatabdi Varsh Samman by [[Bank of Baroda]] for outstanding contribution to society through dissemination of knowledge in July 2008.
* Awarded with the Government Citizen Karmaveer Puraskaar by Confederation of NGOs, New Delhi.
* Government Citizen Karmaveer Puraskaar by the Confederation of NGOs, New Delhi.
* 2007 [[Lead India]] finalists
* 2007 [[Lead India]] finalist
* Mumbai Mayors award on [[International Women's Day]] on 8 March ’2011.
* Mumbai Mayors award on [[International Women's Day]] in March 2011.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/city-sees-an-award-ceremony-that-celebrates-the-inspiration-of-women/articleshow/63971074.cms|title=Mumbai hosts an award ceremony that celebrates the inspiration of women|work=[[Times of India]]}}</ref>
* [[I Am Woman Awards|I Am Woman Award]] in 2018 <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/mumbai/city-sees-an-award-ceremony-that-celebrates-the-inspiration-of-women/articleshow/63971074.cms|title=Mumbai hosts an award ceremony that celebrates the inspiration of women|work=[[timesofindia]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/weblite/news/parties-and-events/celebs-grace-woman-awards/|title=Celebs grace I Am Woman awards|work=[[bollywood hungama]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mayapuri.com/that-i-am-born-a-woman-is-my-biggest-award-sushmita-sen/abha-singh-and-leah-tata-at-the-i-am-woman-awards-to-celebrate-the-inspiration-of-women-an-educationist-karan-gupta-initiative/|title=Abha Singh and Leah Tata at the I Am Woman Awards to celebrate the inspiration of women, an Educationist Karan Gupta initiative|work=[[Mayapuri (magazine)|mayapuri]].com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://youthincmag.com/i-am-woman-honouring-extraordinary-and-inspirational-woman|title=‘I Am Woman’, Honouring Extraordinary And Inspirational Women|work=youthincmag.com}}</ref>
* [[I Am Woman Awards|I Am Woman Award]] in 2018<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/weblite/news/parties-and-events/celebs-grace-woman-awards/|title=Celebs grace I Am Woman awards|work=[[bollywood hungama]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://youthincmag.com/i-am-woman-honouring-extraordinary-and-inspirational-woman|title='I Am Woman', Honouring Extraordinary And Inspirational Women|work=youthincmag.com}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

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Abha Singh
OccupationLawyer
Spouse(s)Yogesh Pratap Singh
ChildrenAditya Pratap & Isha Singh
Websitewww.abhasingh.in

Abha Singh is an Indian activist and advocate currently practising in the High Court of Judicature at Bombay. Her activism has focused on women's rights, gender equality, and justice.

She runs an NGO by the name Rann-Samar that provides free legal assistance to women and slum dwellers who claim to have been unfairly persecuted by local authorities and builders for land that is rightfully theirs.[citation needed]

Education[edit | edit source]

Singh attended Loreto Convent, Lucknow and graduated from Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow. She completed an M.Phil on Child Rights from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and her LL.B. from Mumbai University. In 1994 she cleared the UPSC examination and joined the Indian Postal Service.[1]

Career[edit | edit source]

Singh started her career as a customs appraiser at Bombay Custom House in 1991 and remained there till 1994. Next, she joined the Indian Postal Service and later started her practice as a lawyer in the Bombay High Court.

Indian Postal Service[edit | edit source]

Singh joined the Indian Postal Service in 1995. During her stint as Director of Postal Services in Uttar Pradesh, she pioneered the usage of solar panels to power post offices to improve service to remote villages.

Law[edit | edit source]

Singh has been a part of many cases which also includes social cases in India. Some of the cases that she had participated in as a lawyer are -

  1. When Justice Markanday Katju, in his capacity as the Chairman of the Press Council of India wrote to the governor of Maharashtra asking him to pardon Sanjay Dutt for his involvement in the 1993 bomb blasts. She was the first to bring to the notice of the public that he was exerting undue influence and wrote to the governor rebutting his assertions.[2][3]
  2. She was responsible for highlighting Zaibunissa Kazi’s case.[4]
  3. When the BMC gave the notice to demolish the “Puncham Pyao” water fountain opposite Bombay Gymkhana she successfully fought for them and got a stay from the Court.
  4. Accused AIB for organising AIB Knockout for spreading obscenity.[5][6]
  5. She has been pursuing the Salman Khan Hit-and-Run case and is an active legal participant in the case.[7][8]

Author[edit | edit source]

Abha Singh launched her book Stree – Dasha aur Disha which promotes women's empowerment by highlighting real-time cases and their legal recourse, and aims to educate women about their rights.[9] Gul Panag, Bhagyashree and other celebrities praised her on launching the book.[10][11][12][13][14]

Activism[edit | edit source]

In 2018 she cohosted a seminar on LGBT rights, adultery, and the pothole menace in the city of Mumbai alongside advocate Aditya Pratap.[15]

She has advocated for menstrual leave for women.[16]

Abha Singh held a round table discussion in Mumbai on how to make the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013 more effective in the corporate world.

Singh partnered with Akancha Srivastava on a campaign against cyber-stalking. Called Akancha Against Harassment, the campaign seeks to bring awareness among citizens about the issue of young people, especially girls, being targeted online, their activities tracked and which could even result in real-life manifestations like bullying, harassment and even, in some cases, criminal activities like kidnapping.[17]

Singh offers legal aid to women with her radio show 'Dhun badal ke toh dekho', cohosted with Vidya Balan.[18][19][20]

Abha Singh gave a seminar on 'Will and succession' for Amdavadi women on 1 March organised by the JITO Ladies Wing, Ahmedabad chapter with an aim to make women aware of their rights.[21]

Singh said the state government can regulate dance bars but cannot prohibit them. Abha Singh said she is happy that the Supreme Court quashed the state government's provision to install CCTV cameras in dance bars as it violated the right to privacy and discouraged people from coming to dance bars.[22][23] She also said the state government was responsible for some of these women "facing penury" without being provided an alternate means of employment.[24][25][26]

Singh believes that women need to be educated for the development of the country. Such is her passion for women’s rights that even on her vacation, Abha Singh and her daughter have gone to Riyadh to study the situation of women there.[27]

Abha Singh walked the ramp for fashion designer Shaina NC’s Fashion Show to raise funds for Cancer Patients Aid Association in Mumbai. Sonam Kapoor, Pretty Zinta, Karan Johar, and Shweta Bachchan Nanda, among others, walked the ramp to create awareness.[28][29][30]

Speeches[edit | edit source]

In May 2017, Singh spoke at TEDx Oxbridge. Entitled "Why laws in place do not empower women?"[31][32]

Singh was a keynote speaker at the Global Forum of the XIN Philanthropy Conference 2018 in New Delhi hosted by the Alibaba Foundation.[33][34]

Singh delivered a talk on the #MeToo Movement and its effect on Indian corporate culture at India Dialogues, Columbia University, New York [35][36]

Singh spoke at She/Talks Mumbai, an event organised by SheThePeople.TV in association with the Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai.[37]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Singh's father was a gallantry award-winning police officer.[according to whom?] One of her primary influences was her mother who had the unique distinction of being the first woman from her village to attain Post-Graduation in 1961 from Allahabad University.

She is married to Yogesh Pratap Singh, who was formerly an officer in the Indian Police Service and currently serves as a lawyer in Bombay High Court.

Rann-Samar Foundation[edit | edit source]

Singh runs an NGO named Rann-Samar, which helps people who cannot afford legal assistance from professional lawyers. The foundation has helped construct toilets in rural areas and organises beautician courses for women convicts in Lucknow Jail.

Rann-Samar provides computer training to convicts of Lucknow Jail and Jaunpur Jail. Around 200 convicts have been trained in Lucknow Jail in a span of one year.

Awards[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Abha Singh, Director of Postal Services for Maharashtra & Goa resigns". Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  2. ↑ "Advocate Abha Singh slams Katju for seeking pardon for Sanjay Dutt". Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  3. ↑ "Abha Singh urges Governor not to pardon Sanjay". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  4. ↑ "RPI activists protest outside Yerawada Jail over Sanjay Dutt's release on parole for a month | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 7 December 2013. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  5. ↑ "AIB roast: Police register FIR against actors, complainant's lawyer says the show was 'pre-scripted'". Firstpost. 13 February 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  6. ↑ "Advocate Abha Singh opens up about 'AIB Roast'". Midday.
  7. ↑ "Blackbuck poaching case: Why is Salman Khan keeping quiet if falsely implicated? Activist hits out at actor". dna. 28 January 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  8. ↑ "'I enjoyed Dabangg'". The Hindu. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
  9. ↑ Tahseen, Ismat (16 January 2019). "Celebs come together at Abha Singh's book launch". TOI.
  10. ↑ Murdeshwar, Sachin (10 January 2019). "Celebrities & Politicians praised Firebrand lawyer Abha Singh on launching Stree – Dasha aur Disha". apnnews.com.
  11. ↑ "Gul Panang, Bhagyashree & other celebs praised lawyer Abha Singh on launching her Book". filmibeat. Archived from the original on 19 April 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  12. ↑ "Abha Singh Book launch Stree-Dasha Aur Disha with Gul Panag, Poonam Dhillon & Bhagyashree". bollywood hungama.
  13. ↑ "Abha Singh launches 'Stree - Dasha aur Disha'". The Afternoon Despatch & Courier.[permanent dead link]
  14. ↑ "Poonam And Bhagyashree Speak For Women Empowerment At A Book Launch". Deccan Chronicle.[dead link]
  15. ↑ Mattoo, Seema (27 July 2018). "Mumbaikars take a pledge to be the change". TOI.
  16. ↑ "Period Leave Or Not? Here's What Women Have To Say". outlookindia.
  17. ↑ "Abha Singh's campaign against cyber-stalking". afternoondc.in.
  18. ↑ "'Dhunn Badalke Toh Dekho', say Vidya Balan and Abha Singh". sakal times.
  19. ↑ "Vidya Balan to offer free legal aid to women with her radio". Mumbai Mirror.
  20. ↑ "Vidya Balan to provide free legal aid to women? Deets inside". bollywoodbubble.com.
  21. ↑ Jain, Mukti (27 February 2019). "Will and succession seminar for Amdavadi women on March 1". TOI. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  22. ↑ "Maharashtra: Activists welcome Supreme Court verdict on dance bars, hailed the order as 'progressive'". dnaindia.
  23. ↑ "Activists laud verdict; Maharashtra government cautious". deccanchronicle.
  24. ↑ "Activists call SC verdict on Maharashtra dance bars a 'great victory', express hope of ex-performers returning to profession". firstpost. 17 January 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  25. ↑ "Speak up Mumbai: After Supreme Court's censure should dance bars start in the city again?". dnaindia. 13 August 2018.
  26. ↑ "Dance bars: NCP accuses Maharashtra government of 'nexus' with bar owners after SC judgement". Scroll.in. 17 January 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
  27. ↑ "'DNA' women's marathon: From Riyadh to running". DNA India.
  28. ↑ "Abha Singh walks the ramp for Cancer Awareness". TOI.
  29. ↑ "Fashion Show For Cancer Patients, Abha Singh Walks The Ramp". hellomumbainews.com.
  30. ↑ "Abha Singh zooms into action". afternoondc.in.
  31. ↑ "TEDxOxbridge". TEDx.
  32. ↑ "Why laws in place do not empower women? Abha Singh TEDxOxbridge". TEDx, YouTube.
  33. ↑ "Alibaba Foundation hosts the Global Forum of the XIN Philanthropy Conference 2018 in New Delhi". spoindia.org.
  34. ↑ "Abha Singh is busier than ever". afternoondc.in.
  35. ↑ "Abha Singh delivers a talk at India Dialogues at Columbia University, New York, on the #MeToo Movement". indiaeducationdiary.in. 27 April 2020.
  36. ↑ "Eminent policymakers, economists, activists in US discuss issues being faced in India". business-standard.com. 4 December 2018.
  37. ↑ "We Are All Change Makers: Abha Singh At She/Talks Mumbai". shethepeople.tv.
  38. ↑ "Abha Singh and Leah Tata at the I Am Woman Awards to celebrate the inspiration of women, an Educationist Karan Gupta initiative". mayapuri.com.[permanent dead link]
  39. ↑ "Mumbai hosts an award ceremony that celebrates the inspiration of women". Times of India.
  40. ↑ "Celebs grace I Am Woman awards". bollywood hungama.
  41. ↑ "'I Am Woman', Honouring Extraordinary And Inspirational Women". youthincmag.com.
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