“Labour is priceless, not gold” Mahatma Gandhi Migration, being a crucial part of human history, has shaped societies and economies with the intermixing of cultures. Millions travel interstate or abroad in search for economic opportunities and a better quality of life. Such workers are especially vulnerable to exploitation because they lack social security along with economic freedom. The ongoing pandemic […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is one that has caused damage to countries around the world. Be it the damage to the health of the people or the damage to the economy, the pandemic is one with wide and far-reaching effects. Much like several other prominent issues around the world, like climate change, the impact of this pandemic is not same on […]
The virtual session conducted on 9th January 2021 formally announced the same and we are beyond grateful. The continuous hardwork of the team has gained recognition at a National Level Event! Incredible work by the team, may we continue to outdo ourselves.
Defining Domestic Violence Violence against women is a prevalent problem in our society that persists in our society. The World Health Organization defines violence against women as violent actions based on gender perspectives that are either in the form of, threatening to or lead to physical, sexual, mental harm or suffering in women. These acts also include coercion and deprivation of […]
The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons. -Fyodor Dostoevsky India has a population of 1.83 billion people with nearly 5000 psychiatrists catering to such a huge population. There is a significant gap in implementing effective treatment of mental health disorders in our country, moreover, the access to such resources is even more difficult […]
Although the legal system in Ancient India had a rich history, the country’s modern judicial system is largely based on the British system and is based on English Common Law, a system of law based on recorded judicial precedents. Earlier mental health laws were mainly concerned with the custodial aspects of people with mental illness and the safety of society. Indian […]
The news of successful vaccines, their development, distribution and success rate analyses have surrounded the world in their discussions. Vaccines, vaccination drives, the trade and issues of supply and demand are all approaching us very soon. In the anticipated scenario, we bring to you an understanding of the right to vaccinate as human rights, the right to not vaccinate as […]
Legal Aid & Support Centre Kirit P. Mehta School Of Law, Nmims University, Mumbai, India Comments On The Draft General Comment On Children’s Rights In Relation To The Digital Environment The Legal Aid & Support Centre (Legal Aid Committee) appreciates the Draft General Comment on Children’s Rights in Relation to the Digital Environment. The Committee acknowledges the […]
Find our suggestions on the website of Committee on the Rights of the Child- https://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/CRC/Pages/GCChildrensRightsRelationDigitalEnvironment.aspx ORIGINAL PARAGRAPH OUR SUGGESTIONS Paragraph 33– States should disseminate information and conduct awareness-raising campaigns on the rights of the child in the digital environment. States should facilitate educational programs for children, parents and caregivers, as well as the general public and policy makers, to enhance […]
INTRODUCTION About two days ago, the latest Annual Status Report (ASER) Wave 1 was released revealing an increase in enrollment of students in Government schools compared to the year 2018. The survey which aimed to find enrollment of students in state government schools by collecting data of nearly 60,000 students through phone surveys found that the enrollment of boys had […]