By Ankit Gupta Introduction The Indian Supreme Court wrote a new chapter in the LGBTQ rights jurisprudence when it declared Section 377, I.P.C[1] unconstitutional, in so far as it criminalized homosexual acts between two consenting adults[2]. While delivering the verdict, the SC held that sexual orientation is an essential attribute of privacy and discrimination … Continue reading Indian Army And Homosexual Soldiers
Category: Human Rights
Increasing Inclusivity And Redefining Roles In The Armed Forces : A Glimpse Into The Changing Society And Its Implications On The Military
By Shravya Basgula Devaraj The armed forces have often existed in a vacuum separately from civil society. As the world grapples with increasing discrimination and embracing the changing social structures, the armed forces have transformed as an institution while inculcating these social changes to become more inclusive. In this post, first, I will argue … Continue reading Increasing Inclusivity And Redefining Roles In The Armed Forces : A Glimpse Into The Changing Society And Its Implications On The Military
Abortion and ‘Choice’ in India in light of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020
By Toshita Jha Introduction Abortion or the wilful killing of a foetus inside the womb of a woman, through medical or surgical methods[1] has been a topic of debate across the world polarising the society on a moral front. In academic discourse, any question concerning termination of pregnancy through abortion involves in its fold … Continue reading Abortion and ‘Choice’ in India in light of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020
Internet Suspension in Jammu & Kashmir: The Domino Effect of Suppressing Access to Information
By Varun Kannan In this piece, I aim to discuss the internet suspension in Jammu & Kashmir, which commenced on 4th August 2019, and has held fort till today. I shall argue that the crux of this internet suspension is the manner in which in hinders access to information – which has a domino … Continue reading Internet Suspension in Jammu & Kashmir: The Domino Effect of Suppressing Access to Information
Why Am I Under CCTV Surveillance?
By Priti Singh and Gaurav Kumar Introduction We often come across signs indicating “You are under CCTV surveillance” and we have accepted it as a new normal. The easy availability and affordability of CCTV cameras has extended its use from public places to individual apartments and buildings. More often, the people under surveillance … Continue reading Why Am I Under CCTV Surveillance?
One True Answer? A Philosophical Perspective Of The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019
- Prakhar Raghuvanshi Yuval Noah Harari once wrote ‘humans think in stories rather than facts, numbers or equations, the simpler the story the better.’[1]. Indeed when one discusses justice there are several stories, viz Utilitarian, Libertarian, Egalitarian and so on. One such story/theory is Communitarianism which, in contrast to the centrality of individuals, aims … Continue reading One True Answer? A Philosophical Perspective Of The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019
Singapore High Court’s Judgement on Homosexuality : A Critique
By Hetal Doshi and Sankalp Udgata On 30th March, 2020 Singapore High Court (“Court”), in Ong Ming Johnson v. Attorney General,[1] upheld the law that criminalizes sex between men. The ruling dismissed all the three appeals[2] which challenged the colonial-era law[3] to be unconstitutional. This decision came after the LGBTQ rights movement in Singapore … Continue reading Singapore High Court’s Judgement on Homosexuality : A Critique
Open Ended Police Encounters And Public Response In India
By Nipun Kalra “If the salt has lost its flavour, wherewith shall it be salted?” -Matthew, 5, Mark 9.50 and Luke 14.34-35 If the protector becomes the predator, how can a civilized society be expected to exist.[1] In the police encounter in the state of Telangana in India, four persons accused of rape were … Continue reading Open Ended Police Encounters And Public Response In India
Surrogacy Regulation Bill, 2019: An Erroneous Attempt [Part II]
By Ritika Goyal Restriction on the eligibility criteria of surrogate mother: According to section 4(iii)(b)(II) of the Bill: “no person, other than a close relative of the intending couple, shall act as a surrogate mother and be permitted to undergo surrogacy procedures as per the provisions of this Act.” This provision will create a dearth … Continue reading Surrogacy Regulation Bill, 2019: An Erroneous Attempt [Part II]
Surrogacy Regulation Bill, 2019: An Erroneous Attempt [Part I]
By Ritika Goyal “Reproductive freedom is not just the ability not to have a child through birth control. It’s also the ability to have one if and when you want.” In today’s world where medical and technological advancements have come to the rescue of infertile couples, single parents, homosexual couples, providing them with an opportunity … Continue reading Surrogacy Regulation Bill, 2019: An Erroneous Attempt [Part I]
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