Know your rights

Knowledge is power and can set us free. This multi-media section, ready reckoners, podcasts and videos were created by CJP to enable you to become a Defender of Rights and Liberty.

24-Jun-2021

Right to health: Obligations of the State How the government is expected to protect your health

22-Jun-2021

Know Your Rights on being Arrested A video explainer on your rights when you have been arrested by the Police

22-Jun-2021

Junaid Khan’s lynching: A timeline of his case since 2017 The family awaits justice on his fourth death anniversary

19-Jun-2021

Almost, but not quite… Which states fared moderately well in controlling Covid-19 and why?

18-Jun-2021

An Indian’s right to vaccination amidst a global pandemic The Centre’s revised policy continues to be profit oriented

14-Jun-2021

House Arrest: A window of opportunity A factsheet on is history, relevance and use, especially when it comes to political prisoners

12-Jun-2021

Assam gov’t gets a headstart on CAA, even as protests persist Assam has resisted CAA since its inception for being antithetical to the provisions of the Assam Accord

12-Jun-2021

What are the Rights against being handcuffed in India? Iron fetters and handcuffs violate human rights

10-Jun-2021

Pride and priorities: Gov’t should create reliable support systems for LGBTQIA+ persons in crisis A Madras HC judge has setting new standards government institutions to ensure equal rights, respect and protection

09-Jun-2021

LGBTQIA+: Madras HC guidelines for sensitisation of stakeholders Detailed directions to police, judiciary, legal aid services and central ministries

29-May-2021

Covid-19: Which states fared worst and why? Examining the role of misplaced priorities and poor planning

28-May-2021

Covid-19: Which states fared well and why? Examining the role of higher public spending and better management of resources

27-May-2021

Factsheet on the Rights of the Dead in India A closer look in wake of Covid related complications in conducting funerals

30-Mar-2021

Shocking provisions of the Bihar Special Armed Police Bill Here's how the draconian legislation can be misused

23-Mar-2021

Forest Land Claims filed in Chitrakoot: AIUFWP and CJP make history! Claims filed for eight villages, 10 more in the pipeline

19-Mar-2021

Personal Laws vis-à-vis Fundamental Rights, Part III of the Constitution Analysing State of Bombay v. Narasu Appa Mali, 1951

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