By Shreya Jaipuria Introduction Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting [“FGM/C”] has been a widely discussed women’s rights issue worldwide. There is a body of literature, discussing the human rights implications of it, and evaluating the practice in the universalism-cultural relativism context. However, there is insufficient public discourse on the practice of FGM/C in India.[1] Even though it … Continue reading Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting Among the Dawoodi Bohra Community in India and Human Rights Law
Need For Data Protection In Modern Sports
By Gunjan Shrivastav and Mansi Gupta Introduction The right to privacy has been declared a fundamental right in India.[1] However, this right is constantly breached[2] in our country where people are always under a threat of constant surveillance by government and private actors.[3] This threat escalates when the person concerned is a public figure or … Continue reading Need For Data Protection In Modern Sports
Minority Rights For The Majority?
By Priyam Mittal Introduction On September 15, 2020, two PILS were filed in the High Courts of Gauhati and Meghalaya, challenging the 1992 Notification that nationally recognised Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Muslims and Parsis as minorities,[1] and to which Jains were also added in 2014.[2] The petitioners have requested that minority status be determined at the … Continue reading Minority Rights For The Majority?
Is A Protectionist Stance Good For Indian Startups? A Specific Look At Restrictions On Chinese Investments
By Arnav Bose Introduction Recently, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (‘DPIIT’) released a press note which modified the Foreign Direct Investment (‘FDI’) policy in India.[1] Following this, on 22nd April 2020, an amendment was introduced to the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-Debt) Instrument Rules, 2019 (‘FEMI Rules’) to ratify the changes.[2] The … Continue reading Is A Protectionist Stance Good For Indian Startups? A Specific Look At Restrictions On Chinese Investments
Force Major: An Analysis Of The Use Of Force By The Indian Police
By Mansi Avashia An unarmed, peaceful protest procession in the land of ‘salt satyagraha’, fast-unto-death and ‘do or die’ is no jural anathema.[1] Introduction The criminal justice system in India is largely a product of British rule.[2] It consists of the judiciary, the police force, and the prisons.[3] These institutions work towards protecting the life … Continue reading Force Major: An Analysis Of The Use Of Force By The Indian Police
The Marginalised of The Marginalised: The Troubles Of The Transgender Community During COVID-19
By Aradhana Parmeshwar and Nimisha Nagpal Introduction India houses approximately 5 lakh transgender people.[1] However, to most in our country they remain just a statistic, excluded from mainstream society. Their skewed portrayal by society and a refusal to accord them equal status with cis-gendered citizens as a result of their non-conformity to the traditional gender … Continue reading The Marginalised of The Marginalised: The Troubles Of The Transgender Community During COVID-19
National Litigation Policy: Need Of The Moment
By Pratyaksh Sikodia and Ishita Agarwal “The couldn’t-care-less and insouciant attitude of the Union government with regard to litigation has gone a little too far.” [1] The coronavirus pandemic has impacted Indian litigation in more ways than one. The period after this might witness increased government litigation, which is conventionally inferred to be a vertical … Continue reading National Litigation Policy: Need Of The Moment
Health Inequalities During The COVID-19 Pandemic
By Srihita Vala and Abhinav Gupta Introduction The manner of treatment for COVID-19 by hospitals, and the measures taken by the Central and State governments for patient care have come under scrutiny with various reports suggesting deficiencies and lapses in the measures and policies.[1] These reports raise various concerns such as overcrowding, lack of funding, … Continue reading Health Inequalities During The COVID-19 Pandemic
‘Socio-Economic Disadvantage’ as a Protected Characteristic in Indian Anti -Discrimination Legislation
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
Interview Series 08 – Finale – Reforms in Legal Education : [Re] Conversation with Prof. Madhava Menon, former Vice-Chancellor, NLSIU and WBNUJS
(This is the eighth, and the final interview that JILS publishes as a part of its Interview Series on Reforms in Legal Education. This is a re-publication of the past interview with none other than the late Prof. Madhava Menon, whose contribution to the realm and development of legal education was foundational, visionary and unmatched, … Continue reading Interview Series 08 – Finale – Reforms in Legal Education : [Re] Conversation with Prof. Madhava Menon, former Vice-Chancellor, NLSIU and WBNUJS
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