A Discourse of One’s Own: Unfiltered Anecdotes by Women in Law
Words like misogyny, patriarchy, male dominance, sexism and many more are synonymous with gender inequality. No matter their weight, these words can never be exhaustive of a women’s experience with discrimination. The language of subordination is often controlled by masculine figures. In its place, we bring to you the language of resistance narrated by women in the courtrooms. In a survey conducted by Lawctopus and Academike, several women voiced their interactions with the law and society. By Sanya Arora and Sonali Chugh.
Analysis: No COVID-19 Vaccine for Asylum Seekers and Refugees in India?
Asylum seekers, undocumented migrants, refugees and displaced persons. These are some categories of residents or non-citizens who are unrecognised by the state. Though visible as illegal migrants, their invisibility is jarring in terms of their inclusion in governmental schemes. Despite residing in India for years, most of them don’t have documents to establish their identity. Deepanshi Mehrotra analyses if refugees and asylum seekers will be able to access the COVID-19 vaccine.
What’s Wrong With the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act, 2021: Academike Explainer
It’s only ironic that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) had first sought increased autonomy and Statehood for Delhi in the year 1980, 1998 and 2003. In an unforeseen U-turn, with BJP at the Centre, Delhi’s autonomy is further discarded. Gunjan details the new Amendment passed by the Lok sabha as the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Act 2021 and its repercussions.
The Forgotten Princess: Life and Work of Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
Among the fifteen women in the Constituent Assembly, Rajkumari Amrit Kaur has a mighty little chance of being recalled. To be fair, she does have more search results on Google. Perhaps because of her title or her association with Gandhi. Both of these aspects were very much her, none less than the other. But she was certainly more than just it. Astha Jain lays down a lucid and detailed account of Rajkumari Amrit Kaur who was much more than her title and her Gandhian philosophy.
Mandatory Appointment of Woman Director under Companies Act, 2013: A Feminist Critique
Though Section 149 (1) of the Companies Act, 2013, is touted for its progressive stance. But can a mandatory provision exhaust the patriarchal climate of the boardroom? Gayathri Balasubramanian asks some pressing questions on the efficacy and implementation of the provision. And if it will affect overall gender disparity and stereotypes in the workforce.
Academike Basics: All You Need To Know About Bail Jurisprudence in India
In a tell-all of ‘Basics’ by Academike, Dr Deepali Vashist breaks down for you Indian bail provisions, its practice and philosophy of granting bail.
Women in Constituent Assembly: Ammu Swaminathan’s Speech
In the third post of our Women in Constituent Assembly series, we talk about a woman born in Pallakad, Kerala, Ammu Swaminathan, who was instrumental in campaigning for women’s rights and caste discrimination.
Women in Constituent Assembly: Reasserting the Agency of Dakshayani Velayudhan
In a special series on the women in the Constituent Assembly, we revisit the making of the first Dalit women, Dakshayani Velayudhan. By revisiting her through the Constituent Assembly Debate Archives, we wish to enunciate her experiences and platform her agency.
Women in Constituent Assembly: The Forgotten Grit of Begum Aizaz Rasul
Academike and Lawctopus bring to you a special series on seven women who were part of the constituent Assembly. Begum Aizaz Rasul was amongst the fifteen women who continue to inhabit the world through their speeches in the Constituent Assembly Debate Archives. Article researched by Divya Dwivedi. Written and edited by Sonali Chugh and Umang Poddar
Case Note: Lalman Shukla v. Gauri Dutt
Revisit the most popular and primal cases that mark the field of contract law in India, Lalman Shukla v. Gauri Dutt. Neha Mohanty in a short case note lays out the important details of the case and the relevant sections of the Indian Contract Act.
The Myanmar Coup 2021 Explainer: History, Protests and Complexities
The last time a military coup happened in Myanmar it lasted over fifty years under three different military heads until the military junta eventually dissolved in the year 2011. A decade after, the coup has once again tossed the country back into a long spell of uncertainty and instability. Himani Baid spells out the important details about the Myanmar Coup 2021, reflecting on its historical context.
Union of India vs K.A. Najeeb: A Trial Without a Trial
The recent pronouncement by the Supreme Court in Union of India v. K.A. Najeeb is being touted as a ray of justice for several accused arrested under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Shivangi Banerjee analyses the judgement and highlights the implications it might have for future cases. She further elucidates the timeline of UAPA and narrates the story of its permanence.
Breaking Down New Education Policy 2020: A Hope for Quality Education?
The New Education Policy released last year is touted as forward-looking and changing the face of education and learning in India. While most of the recommendations focus on the holistic development of students, their implementation will only speak of their efficacy. Kriti Mishra sums up the most important aspects of the Policy, breaking down its advantages and shortcomings.
Black History Month: Origin, History and What Can We Learn From It
While there is no straight line that connects the Indian caste system with the racial segregation in the U.S., both these system are telling of histories of struggle and violence. Gunjan Bahety explains what’s Black History Month and how it came about. And even though it is a foreign concept, how certain aspects of Black History Month can be imbibed by India to recognise Dalit history and narratives.
The Lost Right to Housing in COVID-19: A Case for the Marginalized
Women and other marginalised sections occupy a precarious place in India, often outcasted and annihilated as subjugated beings. Astha Soni details out how the loss of livelihood is innately connected to everyday discrimination and the State’s misplaced priorities.
Choking Freedom of Press: The Death of Mainstream Media in 2020
Over the past few years, mainstream media has given to itself the right to investigate, adjudicate and pronounce verdict over high-profile cases. In 2020, the Sushant Singh Rajput death took a vile turn as the media crossed all bounds, conducting a parallel trial and a witchhunt of the accused. Yashdeep Lakra analyses this trial by media, questioning, what it does to the dispensation of justice and the rights of the accused?
Right to Information: Fall of the Most Important Legislation
Right to Information Act has witnessed a rapid downsizing of its potency. The 2019 Amendment, together with recent developments of 2020, ripped the Act off its salient objectives. In this article, Masoom Reza discusses the impact of the waning efficacy of the Act and answers as to how it can still be resurrected.
The Year of Judicial Complacency and Reluctance: What went wrong?
While the year was defined by the Supreme Court’s complacency and its deference towards the executive, the subordinate courts set a relatively higher benchmark. Varun Ahuja decodes through a series of judgements as to what went wrong with the Indian Judiciary.
PM CARES Fund: An Ambush on the RTI Act
PM CARES Fund has come under fire as the government chose to steer clear from the RTI Act. The need and existence of the Fund have now come into question. In this piece, Harshvardhan and Anubhav question the lack of accountability and transparency donned by the PM CARES Fund.
Case Comment: State of North Carolina v. Marcus Robinson
State of North Carolina V. Marcus Robinson brought to light the impending racism within the process of Jury selection. Gaurav Puri and Raina Mahapatra analyse the role of the Racial Justice Act in Robinson’s hearing and how the effective legislation soon died down.
