laws in india

Despite claims of reform, India’s criminal laws still rely on arbitrary punishments, criminalising civil matters, and echoing colonial penal codes.

The Model Guidelines for Foster Care, 2024, promises to help more children find a family to care for them, but what more does it need to be truly successful?

The Rohingya community in India is disenfranchised, displaced, and invisibilised. What can civil society do to help them access a dignified life?

Indian family laws can disadvantage women and queer individuals. Here's how we can think of a more inclusive family law.

A report reveals that there are more than 150 labour laws that restrict women’s workforce participation in India and suggests ways to rectify the situation.

Coastal commons play an important economic, social, and ecological role but are facing increasing pressure due to climate change, pollution, and coastal erosion.

In just seven minutes, gain an introduction to the Indian Constitution—understand what it is, the values and rights it encompasses, and its significance in our lives today.

Iruliga elders, once regarded as stewards of the forest in the Bannerghatta National Park, now grapple with their children seeking to shed this identity.

A day in the life of a children’s home supervisor in Maharashtra who helps victims of violence and abuse understand the nuances of institutionalisation and supports their legal journey.