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POCSO & Child Rights

16 Jun 202611 min read

Seeking a Lady of Justice in Person

'Women judges, with their intuition and understanding, are more likely to reach the right decision... I hope to discharge my duties with some measure of credit.

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Constitutional Law

15 Jun 202614 min read

When Bharat Mata Seeks Justice

India is Bharat Mata - a nation imagined and revered as feminine. From the Vedic concept of Shakti to the Rajmata Jijabai Bhosale who instilled in Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj the values of justice, courage, and independence; from Ahilyabai Holkar, the philosopher-queen of Malwa who governed with compassion and rebuilt sacred sites across the subcontinent, to Rani Lakshmibai who gave her life resisting colonial domination - India's very identity as a civilisation has been shaped by the strength, dignity, and moral authority of its women.

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Constitutional Law

14 Jun 20269 min read

Gendered Dress Codes in Educational Institutions

Schools and colleges are intentionally created as institutions that promote education, justice, and equality. They are intended to represent and sustain values like non-discrimination and equality.

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Constitutional Law

13 Jun 202610 min read

Should Abortion Law be Amended for Minor Rape Victims

India’s abortion law sits at the uneasy intersection of reproductive autonomy, child protection, criminal justice, and public morality. For minor rape victims, that intersection becomes even more painful because the law’s promise of choice is often constrained by time, medical gatekeeping, social stigma, and the practical difficulty of approaching courts.

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Constitutional Law

12 Jun 202610 min read

Safeguarding Childhood in the Indian Legal Landscape

‘The well- being and welfare of children should always be our focus.

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Constitutional Law

11 Jun 20268 min read

A Dalit Feminist Critique of Indian Law

Gender justice denotes a state of equality, dignity, and legal protection afforded to all persons irrespective of gender. The Constitution of India guarantees this ideal through Articles 14, 15, and 21, promising formal equality and the right to live with dignity.

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Constitutional Law

10 Jun 20269 min read

Surveillance in the Name of Safety

Surveillance in the Name of Safety: Are Women Ever Truly Free?

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Constitutional Law

09 Jun 20268 min read

Menstruation in the Eyes of Indian Law

“Menstrual Health is not a luxury, it’s a right”

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Constitutional Law

08 Jun 202610 min read

An Analysis of Domestic Violence and Gender Justice

When rights are not equivalent to justice: An analysis of domestic violence and Gender Justice through feminist views.

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