By Kunal Khilnani and Rishabh Deshpande In this blog, the authors argue for decriminalising solicitation to treat sex-work as legitimate employment under India's Code on Social Security (2020). It brings out the social and legal compulsions that sex-workers are subjected to because of the law and social stigma, draws comparisons with international models, and suggests … Continue reading Sex-workers: Recognition, Employability, and Rights
Month: November 2024
Judicial Independence and the Elephant in the Room: A Response to Rohin Bhatt and Indira Jaising
By Sarthak Sahoo Introduction In 1518, Strasbourg shook its legs like never before. A ‘dancing plague’ had overtaken the city. For reasons ineffable, the people of the province had started dancing with no end in sight; they swirled and twirled, taking no food or water, reportedly leading to many deaths.[1] Interpretations compete, but some claim … Continue reading Judicial Independence and the Elephant in the Room: A Response to Rohin Bhatt and Indira Jaising
The Journal of Indian Law and Society 