13-Nov-2024 Public officials must face accountability for unlawful demolition actions, rule of law to be upheld: Supreme Court Bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan establishes clear guidelines to ensure due process in demolition actions, mandates accountability for public officials, and safeguards citizens' fundamental rights, including the right to shelter
03-May-2024 CJP & PUCL, M’tra release a Citizens Human Rights Manifesto for India 2024, demand a free and just India for all The Manifesto contains 14 key asks for upholding of fundamental and basic rights of all individuals and communities and one major demand for repealing those legalisations that are antithetical to the values of our Constitution
08-Nov-2023 How fundamental are our rights? An examination of the judgement in the Marriage Equality Case: SC This analysis delves into the contradictions within the verdict, highlighting disturbing precedents contradicting earlier court decisions
28-Oct-2023 Manipur High Court holds right to vote as an extension of Article 19(1) (a), affirms voters right to know Even today, voting rights are a matter of debate. Is it time for judicial pronouncements declaring them fundamental rights?
08-Sep-2023 A miss and a miss with the new Data Protection Law The act violates all accepted norms of privacy and data protection while also bestowing unchecked powers on the union of India
22-Jun-2022 State-sponsored Doxing: Is it even legal? A closer look at the legal provisions surrounding revealing private information of individuals
19-Mar-2022 Hate Speech not Free Speech, outside the purview of Article 19: Uttarakhand HC Court balances individual liberty with community’s right to live with security and dignity
27-Dec-2021 Defending Forest Rights in 2021 CJP and AIUFWP stand by Adivasis and forest dwellers amidst mounting challenges
12-Jun-2021 What are the Rights against being handcuffed in India? Iron fetters and handcuffs violate human rights
19-Mar-2021 Personal Laws vis-à-vis Fundamental Rights, Part III of the Constitution Analysing State of Bombay v. Narasu Appa Mali, 1951
02-Mar-2021 When rights weigh down laws and bail is granted When courts invoke discretionary jurisdiction to uphold right to liberty
10-Nov-2020 Where do we stand on free legal aid? On National Legal Services Day we examine what legal aid entails and who benefits from it
16-Oct-2020 Understanding the right to default bail It is an extension of Article 21: Right to Life and Personal Liberty