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Access to Justice

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June 29, 2023
The upper limit of compensation: Survivors of child sexual abuse
by Shabana Parveen, Shivangi Goenka | 2 min read
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June 20, 2023
Seeking nuance in justice: Intrafamilial child sexual abuse
Survivors of intrafamilial sexual abuse deserve a judicial system that understands their layered challenges, values rehabilitation over punishment, and builds safe spaces for reporting.
by Arushi Anthwal, Nimisha Srivastava | 8 min read
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June 8, 2023
Everyday policing is casteist
The systemic oppression of marginalised communities by the criminal justice system is poorly understood and rarely questioned. Here’s how this is changing.
by Nikita Sonavane | 5 min read
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May 26, 2023
India’s workplace sexual harassment laws need an update
A decade after India’s landmark legislation on workplace sexual harassment was passed, gaps in ensuring that the law is gender-neutral and queer-friendly must be addressed.
by Ipsita Mishra, Vyom Tripathi Shivam | 4 min read
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February 15, 2023
Data and democracy
In this interview, Maja Daruwala talks about the role of the India Justice Report in reforming justice delivery at a state level.
by Halima Ansari, Rachita Vora | 7 min read
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January 20, 2023
Why is the quality of India’s free legal aid so poor?
India spends only INR 0.78 per capita on legal aid, which is one of the lowest in the world. Here's how it impacts lawyers providing free legal services.
by IndiaSpend, Suryanshi Pandey | 8 min read
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December 7, 2022
Two-finger test ban: The SC’s judgement is lacking
In addition to the ban on the two-finger test, Indian courts must address other issues of gender stereotyping in rape trials.
by Alena Kahle, Ayushi Sharma | 4 min read
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September 27, 2022
Why preliminary assessment is against the idea of juvenile justice
In 2015, a new Juvenile Justice Act introduced the concept of preliminary assessment wherein minors aged 16 to 18 who are accused of committing heinous offences can be tried as adults. Here’s why this move compromises child rights.
by Bharti Ali, Enakshi Ganguly | 7 min read
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July 29, 2022
Entrepreneurs shaping the law and social justice space
Insights from a landscape study that looks at how young changemakers and organisations are changing the law and social justice space in India to make it more equitable.
by Meghana Parik | 8 min read
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May 17, 2022
The split verdict on marital rape is a blow to women’s rights in India
Robust action against marital rape is necessary for India to end violence against women in all forms and fulfil its commitment to gender equality.
by Shireen Jejeebhoy | 5 min read
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