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03-Apr-2023

The evolution of women’s property rights under the Hindu Succession Act The real change occurred 50 years later, in 2005, despite several attempts in the previous century. However, due to societal patriarchy and lack of implementation, Indian Hindu women have not been able to realize their property rights.

24-Jan-2023

The question of diversity and inclusivity in the Indian judiciary CJP looks at existing hegemonies and the dearth of marginalised community representation within the judiciary

20-Jan-2023

It is Certainty that Governs Rule of Law that establishes Supremacy of the Constitution

20-Jan-2023

Indian women wrestlers call out WFI over sexual harassment, lack of legal redressal mechanisms a concern As these Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik wrestlers protest outside Jantar Mantar against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the culture of harassment and impunity within WFI gets more focus

14-Jan-2023

Ambiguity, a feature of India’s refugee policy Between constitutional courts there are differing interpretations and at the executive level a reluctance to provide even basic rights

13-Jan-2023

Dakshin Kannada and Udupi district reveals a sharp increase in incidences of hate speech The number of hate speeches has increased fourfold, and Hindu vigilantes are increasing their moral policing

11-Jan-2023

CJP analyses India’s contradictory jurisprudence: SC takes cognisance of petitions demanding criminalising of marital rape New petition challenges Exception 2 to Section 375, that has done away with ingredient of ‘consent’

05-Jan-2023

Hate Speech & Dissenting Views of the Supreme Court In a 4-1 verdict, the Supreme Court absolved the government of the day for any speech by one of its ministers; Justice Nagarathna firmly dissented

21-Dec-2022

Anti-Conversion Laws: Are forced conversions a myth or reality? Available data clearly shows up the bogey of “forced religious conversions” for what it is, another stick to beat marginalised minorities with – a resource

21-Dec-2022

क्या हैं CJP द्वारा धार्मिक जुलूसों के संदर्भ में दिशानिर्देश जारी करने को लेकर डाली गई जनहित याचिका के मायने? मई 2022 में दायर की गई इस याचिका को 9 दिसम्बर को सुनने के बाद अदालत द्वारा खारिज कर दिया गया। इस याचिका में गृह मंत्रालय द्वारा 2019 में जारी एक ऐडवाइज़री, भारत में अपराध संबंधी कानून विशेषकर भारतीय शस्त्र अधिनियम (Arms Act) एवं विभिन्न न्यायिक जांच आयोगों (judicial commission) की रिपोर्टों में जुलूसों पर सख्त पाबंदियाँ लागू करने को लेकर की गई सिफारिशों आदि के उल्लंघन संबंधी प्रश्न उठाए गए थे।

12-Dec-2022

What was CJP’s PIL seeking directions for implementation of law for regulation of religious processions all about? The PIL, that was filed in May 2022, was heard and dismissed on December 9, raised issues of how a 2019 MHA Advisory, Indian criminal law and Arms Act as well as judgements & Judicial Commission Reports required implementation of strict norms and restrictions on all processions, that were often breached

07-Dec-2022

Supercops in cinema; breaking the law in real life? A look at how fawning portrayal of police violence on screen valourises excesses.

06-Dec-2022

Uttarakhand amends its anti-conversion law; makes it more stringent Maximum punishment for forced conversion increased, mass conversion introduced as an offence

17-Nov-2022

Seizing mobiles, laptops during arrests: A lawless act? With no legal framework in place, the police take these devices from the accused at their whimsy

16-Nov-2022

What CJI Chandrachud’s 2-year tenure looks like Hijab ban case, challenges to UAPA, CAA, anti-conversation laws could all be adjudicated during his tenure

05-Oct-2022

Are women entitled to special provisions in prison? The Model Prison Manual needs to be followed in letter and spirit

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