By Rajat Maloo Introduction Presently, India lacks a comprehensive law to address several forms of discrimination prevalent in the society. Although, the Constitution guarantees equality to all, cases of discrimination continue to be witnessed in all spheres of social, economic and political life even. Existing constitutional protections against discrimination under articles 14, 15, 16 and … Continue reading ‘Socio-Economic Disadvantage’ as a Protected Characteristic in Indian Anti -Discrimination Legislation
Category: Human Rights
The Emerging Trend of Celebrity Gossip: The Blind Items
By Mishika Bedi Celebrity gossip first gained importance during the late 19th century and has expanded in various ways since then.[1] It is the staple of most magazines and newspapers today. A new form of celebrity gossip called Blind Items emerged somewhere around the late nineteenth or early twentieth century[2] and has gained immense … Continue reading The Emerging Trend of Celebrity Gossip: The Blind Items
Minor’s Right to Protest : Balancing Rights and Restrictions
By Kavya Arora Introduction ‘Protest is a form of individual or collective action aimed at expressing ideas, views or values of dissent, opposition or denunciation’.[1] Examples include expressing social or political perspectives, vocalising criticism or support regarding government, reacting to a policy or denunciating a public problem and raising awareness about discrimination against a … Continue reading Minor’s Right to Protest : Balancing Rights and Restrictions
Solutions For Tackling Domestic Violence During a Lockdown
By Rahil Mehta Introduction Domestic violence in India is an omnipresent reality that transcends homes across class, caste and religion. Indian mentality, however, is geared towards the ultimate protection of the sacred institution of marriage and the family from breaking down.[1] Such a mentality pushes a woman towards developing certain coping mechanisms that help … Continue reading Solutions For Tackling Domestic Violence During a Lockdown
Supreme Court’s Parole Order: Analysis Of The Need For Protection Of Prisoners Amidst COVID-19
By Bhawna Lakhina Introduction Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease which is particularly dangerous for people living in overcrowded areas. Further, people who are aged or suffering from cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and hypertension are at a higher risk.[1] Keeping in mind the condition of Indian prisons, the inhabitants are at a … Continue reading Supreme Court’s Parole Order: Analysis Of The Need For Protection Of Prisoners Amidst COVID-19
Gagging, Test Of Incitement And The UAPA
By Livie Jain and Aditendra Singh Masrat Zahra is among those who have been recently booked[1] by the Jammu & Kashmir police under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (hereinafter UAPA).[2] A photojournalist by profession, she was booked under section 13 (punishment for ‘Unlawful Activities’) of the UAPA, read with section 505 of IPC[3] … Continue reading Gagging, Test Of Incitement And The UAPA
‘Forced Conversion Therapy’ in India: Legality in Question
By Shivani Singh Even after two years of the 2018 Supreme Court judgment in Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India[1] (herein referred as “Navtej Singh Johar case”) that decriminalized Section 377 of Indian Penal Code[2], putting an end to criminalization of homosexuality, the death of Anjana Hareesh alias Chinnu Sulfikar, a 21-year-old … Continue reading ‘Forced Conversion Therapy’ in India: Legality in Question
Domestic Violence : The Hidden Pandemic during Lockdown
By Khushi Dua Recent petitions filed by various NGOs showed an increase in the breeding rate of another virus, i.e. domestic violence in the situation of a pandemic. These petitions have drawn the attention of courts to the social issue of domestic violence that needs to be addressed urgently during COVID-19. Additionally, there … Continue reading Domestic Violence : The Hidden Pandemic during Lockdown
Homeless And Hungry : Rights Of Migrant Workers In Times Of COVID-19
By Akshat Bhushan Introduction The Novel Coronavirus has brought the whole world to a standstill. The virus had reportedly originated in China in November 2019. It spread far and wide across national borders so much so that by March 11, 2020 the disease was declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization.[1] In … Continue reading Homeless And Hungry : Rights Of Migrant Workers In Times Of COVID-19
Labour Laws And The Constitution: Indian Economy In Times Of The Pandemic
By Sahil Sonkusale and Nipunj Niket The world has been pushed into an uncharted territory due to the COVID-19 pandemic. None of the sectors of the modern-day nations remain unaffected. This pandemic has had a deep impact on the global economic setup. The world, apart from defending itself against the virus, is faced with … Continue reading Labour Laws And The Constitution: Indian Economy In Times Of The Pandemic
The Journal of Indian Law and Society 