(Editor’s Note: This is fourth and final in a series of blog posts on the Labour Code on Industrial Relations Bill. Part I, II and II are here, here and here respectively. This post is a continuation of Part III, by Ayani Srivastava and Arpita Sengupta) We comment on matters relating to voluntary reference of disputes to arbitration, procedures and powers of authorities, … Continue reading Analysis of the Labour Code on Industrial Relations Bill – Part IV
Analysis of the Labour Code on Industrial Relations Bill – Part III (Definitions, Conditions of Service & Compounding of Offences)
(Editor’s Note: This is third in a series of blog posts on the Labour Code on Industrial Relations Bill. Part I and II are here and here. This post is written by Ayani Srivastava and Arpita Sengupta, and deals with definitions, change in conditions of service and compounding of offences) I. Definitions Appropriate Government While the definition of “appropriate government” … Continue reading Analysis of the Labour Code on Industrial Relations Bill – Part III (Definitions, Conditions of Service & Compounding of Offences)
Analysis of the Labour Code on Industrial Relations Bill – Part II (Standing Orders and Negotiating Agent)
(Editor's Note: This is second in a series of blog posts on the Labour Code on Industrial Relations Bill. Part I is here. This post is written by Raktima Roy and Arpita Sengupta) In this post, we comment on matters relating to Standing Orders in Chapter IV of the Labour Code on Industrial Relations Bill, … Continue reading Analysis of the Labour Code on Industrial Relations Bill – Part II (Standing Orders and Negotiating Agent)
Analysis of the Labour Code on Industrial Relations Bill – Part I (Trade Unions)
Editor's Note: A group of faculty and students of the National University of Juridical Sciences, led by Prof. Saurabh Bhattacharjee, prepared a report on the Labour Code on Industrial Relations Bill, 2015. In a series of blog posts, the authors analyze the draft bill based on their report. This post is written by Sohini Chatterjee and Vasujith Ram, and … Continue reading Analysis of the Labour Code on Industrial Relations Bill – Part I (Trade Unions)
Mandatory Reporting Under POCSO: Are We Ready?
by Mansi Binjrajka Although there is much discussion and awareness about sexual violence against women, the same is not the case with child sexual abuse. In Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam’s words, a “conspiracy of silence” surrounds the subject. This is partly a result of the deep-seated belief that child sexual abuse is a … Continue reading Mandatory Reporting Under POCSO: Are We Ready?
Forthcoming Article Discussed in the Jaipur Lit Fest
A forthcoming article, to be published in the Volume 5 (Monsoon) issue of JILS, was discussed by Mr. Salil Tripathi (Contributing Editor at LiveMint and The Caravan Magazine) at the Jaipur Literature Festival. The article, penned by Ms. Shruti Rajagopalan (Assistant Professor in Economics at Purchase College, State University of New York), is entitled "Bhopal Gas Tragedy: … Continue reading Forthcoming Article Discussed in the Jaipur Lit Fest
Constitutionality of Section 8 of the AP Reorganization Act
by Kshitij Maheshwari The bifurcation of the State of Andhra Pradesh into Andhra Pradesh and Telangana happened in an unprecedented manner. When the states of Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand were created, the assemblies of Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and UP respectively had passed resolutions recommending the creation of these states. This process was not followed in … Continue reading Constitutionality of Section 8 of the AP Reorganization Act
Volume 5 Winter Issue of JILS Released
The latest issue of the Journal of Indian Law and Society (JILS), Volume 5 (Winter), was released by the Honourable Minister of Law, Judicial Affairs and Health, Chandrima Bhattacharya in the presence of Justice Altamas Kabir (former Chief Justice of India), Prof. Marc Galanter (Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Wisconsin-Madison), Krishnan Venugopal, Senior Advocate, and … Continue reading Volume 5 Winter Issue of JILS Released
Conversation with Prof. Nandini Sundar, Professor of Sociology at DU
Prof. Nandini Sundar is a Professor of Sociology at the Delhi University. She was one of the lead petitioners in the well-known case of Nandini Sundar v. State of Chattisgarh (WP (C) 250 of 2007). She won the prestigious Infosys Prize in 2010 for her contributions to social sciences. She has several publications to her credit and … Continue reading Conversation with Prof. Nandini Sundar, Professor of Sociology at DU
Lecture by Prof. Galanter – 1st December
Journal of Indian Law & Society and Constitutional Law Society, NUJS Organize a Lecture By Prof. M S Galanter On Reflections on the Birbhum Gang-Rape case Date: 1st December, 2014 Time: 4.30 PM Venue: Room no. 107, National University of Juridical Sciences About the Speaker: Prof. Marc Galanter is an Emeritus Professor of Law at University of Wisconsin Law Scool. Due … Continue reading Lecture by Prof. Galanter – 1st December
