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Issue 1 (2023)

Jurimetrics and Detention: Understanding the Supreme Court Through Detention Cases During the 1975 National Emergency

A Tribal Chief and a Colonial Legislation: The Excluded Areas Act of 1846

Deconstructing Police Discretion as Brahminism

Janhit Abhiyan: Where does it lead us?

Book Review of Pamela Cox and Sandra Walklate (eds), Victims' Access to Justice: Historical and Comparative Perspectives (Routledge: 2022)

Issue 1 (2022)

Front Matter

Agenda Control in the Indian Parliament and the Impact on its Oversight Function – Analysis and Evidence

The Majesty and Dignity of Courts: Changes in Court Dynamics with the Onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic in India

‘Private Acts’ and Structural Inequality: Law and Housing Discrimination

Women, Gender Politics, and Resistance in Kashmir

Living By Religion, Playing by Law: Early Glimpses of The Ban On Triple Talaq

Issue 2 (2022)

COVID-19 Vaccines in India: Judicial Blind Spots in upholding the Right to Health

Socio-spatial Consequences of Disturbed Areas Act 1991 on Urbanizing Spaces in Gujarat

Gender Data Gaps in Agriculture and Land Ownership: Uncovering the Blind Side of Policymaking

Legislating Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse in India and China: A Divergence of Legislative Choice

Child Sexual Abuse Cases in India and Judicial Officers’ Perceptions and Experiences of POCSO-related Special Training

Understanding Construction of Technologies of (Trans)gender in India Shaped By Mechanisms of Security, Surveillance and Welfare

Issue 1 (2021)

The Supreme Court Collegium and Transparency: A Non-Committal Relationship

Experiences of Dispute Resolution in Non-Court Forums: Justice Sans Rule Of Law?

Hadiya, Hinduism and Heterosexuality

Silicosis and the State: Configuring Labour’s Interest as the Public Interest

Justice Versus Judiciary: Justice Enthroned or Entangled in India? (2019) By Sudhanshu Ranjan, Oxford University Press, New Delhi

Issue 2 (2021)

Criminalisation Without an Object: Critical Reflections on the Muslim Women (Protection of rights on Marriage) Act, 2019

Privacy and Reproductive Health: Curtailing Rights and Choices

Statelessness And The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019: The Case Of Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees

​Article 15 and the Citizenship (Amendment) Act – A Thought Experiment ​

The Truth Machines: Policing, Violence, and Scientific Interrogations in India, by Jinee Lokaneeta, Orient Longman, Hyderabad

Issue 1 (2020)

A Right to the Indian City? Legal and Political Claims over Housing and Urban Space in India

Coexistence and Violence: The Case for Equality of Opportunity in Sri Lanka

Essential Religious Practices' Doctrine as a Cautionary Tale: Adopting Efficient Modalities of Socio-Cultural Fact-Finding

Mob, Murder, Motivation: The Emergence of Hate Crime Discourse in India

Anti-Terrorism Courts and Procedural (In)Justice: The Case of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Special Courts in South Chhattisgarh, India

Issue 2 (2020)

Universalization of Minimum Wages As A Pipe Dream: Many Discontents of the Code on Wages, 2019

"The Right to Have Rights": Assam and the Legal Politics of Citizenship

​The Demand Side of the Rule of Law: India’s Experience With Eminent Domain Law Reform ​

Ethnographic Study of Rape Adjudication in Lucknow’s Trial Court

Issue 1 (2019)

Pendency in the Indian Criminal Process: A Creature of Crisis or Flawed Design?

Hearing the 'Little Guy' - Litigant Involvement to Promote Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in India

Judicial Narrative and Rape Myths: The Farooqui Case

Rethinking Poverty: A Socio-Legal Enquiry

Propaganda and Genocide: Setting Standards for Responsibility

Review of 'Sedition in Liberal Democracies' by Anushka Singh

Issue 2 (2019)

The New Face of Waste Colonialism: A Review of Legal Regulations Governing the Import of Waste into India

Biology, Intention, Labour: Understanding Legal Recognition of Single Motherhood in India

Conceptualising Children's Rights in Digital Spaces: Emerging Issues and Challenges

Domesic Violence Laws in United States and India: A Sytematic Comparison of Backgrounds and Implications

Issue 1 (2018)

Problems of Refugee Protection in International Law: An Assessment Through the Rohingya Refugee Crisis in India

Social Security for Domestic Workers in India

(Trans)Gressing the Binary: Coalitional Self-Determination for the 'Third Gender' Framework

Navigating Through 'Age' and 'Agency' in Eera v. State

Bureaucratization of Transgender Rights: Perspective from the Ground

Issue 2 (2018)

Protecting citizens from the state post Puttaswamy: Analysing the privacy implications of the Justice Shrikrishna Committee Report and the Data Protection Bill, 2018

Anticorruption by Fiat: Structural Injunctions and Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court of India

Rights of Women with Disabilities under Indian legislations

Biggest Internal Security Threat or Non-International Armed Conflict?

The Constitution of India: A Contextual Analysis

Making a Case for Municipal Autonomy in Realizing the Paris Agreement

Issue 1 (2017)

Feminist Reflections on Labour: The 'Ethics of Care' Within Maternity Laws in India

Scheduled Castes vs. Caste Hindus: About A Colonial Distinction and its Legal Impact

Mothers Who Donate and Mothers Who Sell- False Dichotomies in the Regulation of Living Organ Transplantation

The Judicial Scrutiny of Environmental Risk and the Legislative Scheme of the Water Act: A Comment

Issue 2 (2017)

Public Prosecutors, Victims and the Expectation Gap: An Analysis of Indian Jurisdiction

Battered Women: The Gendered Notion of Defences Available

An Unclear Empiricism: A Review of the Death Penalty India Report

Tenuous Legality: Tensions Within Anti-Terrorism Law in India

Reconceptualising Rape in Law Reform

Issue 1 (2016)

Dance Bar Ban: Doing a Feminist Legal Ethnography

Changing Rights to Family Life: Biolegalities in the Globalization of Reproduction

Defining Domestic Violence and Women's Autonomy in Law

Negotiating Constitutionalism and Democracy: The 262nd Report of the Law Commission of India on Death Penalty

The "Illegal Immigrant" Identity and its Fragments- From "Enemy Foreigner" to "Bangladeshi Illegal Immigrant" in (Post) Colonial India

The Fraught Terrain of Law and Feminism: 20 Years of Subversive Sites

Issue 2 (2016)

Dholera and the Myth of Voluntary Land Pooling

The Sabarmati Riverfront Development Project: The Issue of Resettlement and Rehabilitation

Revamping the Groundwater Legal Regime in India: Towards Ensuring Equity and Sustainability

Changing Terrain of Environmental Citizenship in India's Forests

Law and Ecological Conflicts: The Case of the Sacred Cow in India

Issue 1 (2015)

Wizards at Making a Virtue of Necessity': Street Vendors in India

The Politics of Financial Regulation

From Nyaya Panchayats to Gram Nyayalayas: The Indian State and Rural Justice

Judicial Restraint in an Era of Terrorism: Prevention of Terrorism Cases and Minorities in India

Finding Subaltern Voices: A Case for Preservation of Colonial Legal Proceedings

Critical International Law: Postrealism, Postcolonialism and Transnationalism (Prabhakar Singh and Benoit Mayer eds., 2014)

Issue 2 (2015)

Claiming the Social: Beyond 'Law as Technology'

Identity and Identification: The Individual in the Time of Networked Governance

Standard Essential Patents on Low-Cost Mobile Phones in India: A Case to Strengthen Competition Regulation?

Blurred Lines - Between the Artist and his Art

Aadhar: Wrong Number, or Big Brother Calling?

Issue 1 (2014)

The Language of Evidence in Rape Trials

Rape, Impunity and Justice in Kashmir

The Good, The Bad and The Adulterous: Criminal Law and Adultery in India

Issue 2 (2014): Proceedings of the Conference on Gender and Sexuality Organized by the Law and Society Committee

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A Bio-Political Perspective on Intersexuality and Disability in Discourses of Law

Freedom to Be: Assessing the Claims of LGBTQ Asylum Seekers

Redefining Gender and Identity Formation Among Sexual Minorities

Issue 1 (2013)

Peel-Off Lawyers: Legal Professionals in India's Corporate Law Firm Sector

Women Leaders in the Areas of Higher Education, the Legal Profession and Corporate Boards: Continued Challenges and Opportunities in the United States ​

Recasting the LLM: Course Design and Pedagogy

It's All About the People: Hierarchy, Networks and Teaching Assistants in a Civil Procedure Classroom Community

Taking Popular Culture Seriously: Towards Alternative Legal Pedagogy

Issue 2 (2013)

Grassroots NGO Regulation and China's Local Legal Culture

The Trafficking of Children: A Counter-Narrative to the CRC's Construction of 'Care'

Looking for the Guilty? Look Into a Mirror: Complicity in Oppression Through Choosing Inaction, and the Resistive Potential of Tragic Counter Narratives in Albert Camus' The Plague and Gabriel Garcia Marquez' Chronicle of a Death Foretold

Need to Change the Classroom: Reconciling Inquiry and Teaching

Remembering Revolution: Gender, Violence and Subjectivity in India's Naxalbari Movement

Issue 1 (2012)

Side Judges: The Case of the Israeli Military Courts

The Medium Foreseeing the Future: The Role of NHRIs in Creating RHRIs in the Asia-Pacific Region

The Maoist Movement and the Indian State: Mediating Peace

A Liberal Theory of International Justice

Issue 2 (2012)

The Micro-Macro Legal Continuum and the Levels of Law

The Rise and Fall of Administrative Justice - A Cautionary Tale

The Role of the Courts in Addressing Poverty, Inequality and Unemployment in South Africa

Private Speculations and the Public Interest: N.C. Kelkar's Land Acquisition Bill

Gender Identity, Citizenship and State Recognition

Issue 1 (2011)

Flying Kites in a Global Sky: New Models of Jurisprudence

Feminist Politics and the Use of Force: Theorising Feminist Action and Security Council Resolution 1325

Rights of Women and Muslim Societies

Stealth Censorship: How the Calcutta High Court is suppressing a sociological book on Public Interest Litigation

Kneejerks and Fresh Starts: A History of Speakers and Authors of Protibaad

Learning from the Grassroots

Anupama Roy's 'Mapping Citizenship in India' (New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2010)

Issue 1 (2010)

Braving Crocodiles with Kali: Being a Prawn Seed Collector and a Modern Woman in the 21st Century Sunderbans

Max Weber on Property: An Effort in Interpretative Understanding

Imperative Values of a Logical Forgiveness

Inclusion in Law and Exclusion in Praxis: The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006

The Right to Life Endangered

Issue 1 (2009)

Law as Theory: Constitutive Thought in the Formation of (Legal) Practice

Reconceptualizing Law and Politics in the Transnational: Constitutional and Legal Pluralist Approaches

Representations of the Indian Emergency in Popular Fiction

Aging, Gender, Poverty: The Case of a Slum in Bangalore

Issue 1 (2008)

Is Law Just a Means to an End

Law and the Common Good

State Identity, Territorial Integrity and Party Banning: The Case of a Pan-Arab Political Party in Israel

Sarendib's Sorrow: Sri Lanka's Continuing Conflict

Into the Breach: The Legislative Function of Taboo

Strengthening Civil Society: Lessons from the Consumer Forum at Basrur in Karnataka

Issue 1 (2007)

Western Liberal Legalism and its Discontents: A Persepective from Post- Apartheid South Africa

States of Exceptionality: Provisional Disability, its Mitigation and Citizenship

Masking Identity: The French Headscarf Controversy vis-a-vis Children's Rehabilitation Homes in Bangalore

"Prisoner Never Gave Me Anything For What He Had Done:" Aboriginal Voices in the Criminal Court

Facing the Demons of the Past: Transitional Justice in Gujarat

Implementing the Fundamental Right of the Child to Education: The Case of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Issue 1 (2006)

Theory in Practice in a Global Age: What Legal Theory Can and Cannot Do

Hate Speech Revisited: The "Toon" Controversy

Pharmaceutical Patents and Healthcare

From Illegality to Accepted Reality: Analysing the Impact of the I.C.J.'s Advisory Opinion on "The Wall" in Palestine

Condemned by Birth: The Implications of Genetics for the Theories of Crime and Punishment

Issue 1 (2005)

Of Marginality: Poverty, Migration and Memory in the Megacity

The Middle Passage: Migration and Displacement of Sri Lankan Tamil Women of the Diaspora

Globalisation and City-Zenship in a Not-So-Networked Society: Looking for Narratives of Empowerment in the Process of Seepage of Techno-Cultural Practices

Marginalisation and Reservation in India: An Analysis in the Light of Rawlsian Theories of Justice and Equality

From Ambedkar's Idealism to Mayawati's Symbolism: Tracing the Contours of the Dalit Movement

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20 socio-legal research topics India

20 socio-legal research topics India – India is a country with a complex and diverse social and legal landscape, and there are many research topics that could be explored at the intersection of these two areas. Here are 20 potential socio-legal research topics for India:

• Caste-based discrimination : Despite the abolition of untouchability and the caste system in India, discrimination based on caste continues to be a major issue. Research could explore the extent and nature of this discrimination and potential legal solutions.
• Access to justice: Many people in India, particularly those from marginalized communities, struggle to access justice due to factors such as cost, distance, and language barriers. Research could examine the barriers to access and potential solutions.
• Gender-based violenc e: Violence against women and girls is a major issue in India. Research could explore the legal and social factors that contribute to this violence and potential solutions.
• Child labor: Despite being illegal, child labor is still prevalent in many parts of India. Research could explore the social and legal factors that contribute to this issue and potential solutions.
• LGBTQ+ rights: LGBTQ+ individuals in India face legal and social discrimination. Research could examine the legal landscape and potential solutions for ensuring their rights are protected.
• 20 socio-legal related research topics India
• Environmental justice: India faces significant environmental challenges, with many communities disproportionately impacted. Research could examine the legal and social factors contributing to this and potential solutions.
• Mental health: Mental health is an often-overlooked issue in India, with significant social and legal implications. Research could explore the legal and social factors contributing to this and potential solutions.
• Access to education : Many children in India do not have access to quality education, which has significant social and legal implications. Research could examine the barriers to access and potential solutions.
• Disability rights: People with disabilities face significant legal and social barriers in India. Research could explore the legal landscape and potential solutions for ensuring their rights are protected.
• Religious freedom: India has a diverse religious landscape, but religious tensions and discrimination can be significant issues. Research could explore the legal and social factors contributing to this and potential solutions.
• Human trafficking: Human trafficking is a significant issue in India, with many women and children forced into sexual or labor exploitation. Research could examine the legal and social factors contributing to this and potential solutions.
• Access to healthcare: Many people in India do not have access to quality healthcare, which has significant social and legal implications. Research could explore the barriers to access and potential solutions.
• Elder abuse: Elder abuse is a growing issue in India, with many elderly individuals facing neglect, abuse, or financial exploitation. Research could explore the legal and social factors contributing to this and potential solutions.
• Police brutality: Police brutality is a significant issue in India, with many individuals from marginalized communities facing violence and abuse at the hands of the police. Research could examine the legal and social factors contributing to this and potential solutions.
• Right to privacy: T he right to privacy has become a significant issue in India in recent years, with concerns about government surveillance and data privacy. Research could explore the legal landscape and potential solutions.
• Mental health in the workplace: Mental health issues in the workplace can have significant social and legal implications. Research could examine the legal and social factors contributing to this and potential solutions.
• Maternal health : Maternal health is a significant issue in India, with high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity. Research could explore the legal and social factors contributing to this and potential solutions.
• Access to housing: Many people in India do not have access to adequate housing, which has significant social and legal implications.

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NLUJ | National Seminar on ‘Revisiting the current regime of family law in India’ [Submit abstracts March 15, 2022]

NLU Jodhpur is organizing a National Seminar on ‘Revisiting the current regime of family law in India’, scheduled to be held on

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NLU Jodhpur is organizing a National Seminar on ‘Revisiting the current regime of family law in India’, scheduled to be held on April 20 and 21, 2022, online. Eligible candidates are requested to submit their abstracts by March 15, 2022.

About the University

National Law University-Jodhpur (NLUJ) is one of India’s leading Law Schools; established in 1999, it has endeavored to produce exceptional lawyers and legal scholars. Students passing out from NLUJ work in top law firms in India and abroad, some practice in courts, and some have entered the field of legal academics. The law school is committed towards the advancement of knowledge and learning and is striving to become a centre for excellence in legal studies.

About the Event

Family law plays a crucial role in nearly every aspect of our lives. The past few decades have witnessed myriad changes in the realm of family law in India. These changes have been triggered by transitioning notions of equality, liberty, and justice. Stakeholders from various strata of the societal edifice have identified and advocated the need to address these concerns. Currently, family as a concept is no longer confined to blood relations and has expanded to include adoption, surrogacy, and alternative family structures such as the hijra communities or even polycules. Marriage is no longer restricted to cisgender; heterosexual couples and the queer rights movement is fighting a two-fold battle to include queer persons within the scope of individuals eligible to get married while simultaneously challenging the institution of marriage itself. This warrants an urgent conversation on how family law can be reimagined to not merely accommodate diversity but fulfil the needs and secure the rights of the individuals and communities it is applicable to.

The National Law University, Jodhpur is organizing a two-day National Seminar on: “Revisiting the Current Regime of Family Law in India”. This seminar strives to revisit the family law of India to complement critical gender theory, social and economic justice while simultaneously keeping it grounded within constitutional theory and a rights-oriented framework. We hope to engage with and contribute to contemporary family law scholarship by facilitating academic discussions with emerging scholars, lawyers, and academics. The Seminar shall be held over a period of two days where esteemed speakers shall be deliberating on the key issues pertaining to the contemporary challenges the family law regime in India faces.

Seminar Structure

This seminar shall be conducted over a period of 2 days through an online platform, i.e., Cisco Webex.

Day 1: The seminar shall commence with a keynote address by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor and the Guest of Honour. This would be followed by the parallel sessions of paper presentations chaired by the esteemed panelists. The day would end with a panel discussion.

Day 2: Paper presentations will continue, followed by a panel discussion. The seminar will conclude with a keynote address by the Guest of Honour followed by the vote of thanks.

Seminar Themes

The themes listed are exhaustive, and all submissions must adhere to the themes given.

• The shift in the tide
• Changing contours of family and marriage.
• Status of a deemed marriage.
• Locating live-in-relationship in the family law framework.
• Same-sex marriage.
• Civil Partnerships.
• Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART).
• Pre-Nuptial Agreement.
• Alternative Dispute Resolution in family law matters.
• Dissonance between regional customs and existing family.
• Constitution, Rights, and Family Law
• Article 13 and Personal laws.
• Right to equality and religious freedom.
• Legal pluralism and Uniform Civil Code.
• Right to privacy and Family Law.
• Child Marriage.
• Paternalism in Indian Family law
• The existing framework of custody and guardianship law.
• Inheritance Laws.
• Anti-conversion Laws.
• Conjugal Rights.
• Family Law and Economic Justice
• The social importance of financial independence.
• Inheritance laws through the lens of gender justice.
• Right to choose and inheritance.
• Dilemma of Supreme Court and Section 16 of Hindu Marriage Act,1955.
• The interplay of right to work and matrimonial property.
• Revisiting the framework of maintenance.
• Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005.
• LGBTQIA+ community and Family Law
• Understanding sex, gender, and sexuality.
• Legislative frameworks: Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019.
• Role of Judiciary and Legislature.
• Reviewing the existing framework of family law from a queer lens.
• Judicial Engagement with Family Law

Eligibility and Registration Fees

Papers shall be accepted only from PhD Students, Academicians, Advocates and Researchers.

• PhD Students: Rs. 600
• Academicians, Advocates and Researchers: Rs. 1200

Guidelines for Abstract Submissions

• The abstract shall be of 300-350 words.
• The abstract must contain the names, email addresses and designations of the authors.
• The abstract is to be submitted through the following link- HERE
• For the purpose of convenience, kindly ensure that the abstract reflects the core argument of the author and is complete in all respects.
• Deadline for submission of abstracts- 15th March 2022
• Announcement of accepted abstracts- 18th March 2022 (onwards)
• Last date for payment of registration Fees- 30th March 2022
• Deadline for manuscript submission- 17th April 2022
• Seminar Event Dates- 20th-21st April 2022

Contact Details

Further information about the seminar can be found in the concept note. In case of any queries, please reach out to us via e-mail at: [email protected]

In case of any urgent queries, participants may contact:

Preeti Badola                                                         Student Co-ordinators:

Assistant Professor                                   Shubha Ojha- +91 7297098981

National Law University Jodhpur          Vinayak Goel- +91 9971901466

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Current trends in legal research in india.

Legal research in India has been evolving with the advancement of technology and the changing landscape of the legal system. As a legal professional, it is essential to stay updated with the current trends in legal research to ensure effective and efficient representation of clients. In this post, we will explore of the Current Trends in Legal Research in India and implications for the legal community.

Online Legal Databases and Platforms

One of the significant Current Trends in Legal Research in India is the reliance on Online Legal Databases and Platforms. With the digitization of legal resources, legal professionals have access to a vast amount of legal information at their fingertips. According to a recent survey, 85% of legal professionals in India use online legal databases for their research, with platforms like Manupatra, SCC Online, and Westlaw being the most popular choices.

Case Law Analysis

Another important trend in legal research is the emphasis on case law analysis. With the increasing number of judicial decisions, legal professionals are placing greater importance on understanding the nuances of case law and its implications for their practice. A study conducted by the Indian Bar Association found that 70% of legal professionals consider case law analysis to be an essential part of their research process.

Artificial Intelligence Legal Research

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal research is also gaining traction in India. AI-powered legal research tools can analyze vast amounts of legal data and provide insights and trends that would be time-consuming for human researchers to uncover. According to a report by NASSCOM, 60% of law firms in India have adopted AI-powered legal research tools to enhance their research capabilities.

Challenges Opportunities

While these trends offer significant advantages for legal professionals, they also present challenges. The reliance on online databases raises concerns about the quality and authenticity of legal information, and the use of AI in legal research raises questions about job displacement for human researchers. However, these trends also open up new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and the development of new skills for legal professionals.

As the legal landscape in India continues to evolve, staying abreast of current trends in legal research is crucial for legal professionals. By embracing the use of online legal databases, emphasizing case law analysis, and exploring the potential of AI in legal research, legal professionals can enhance their research capabilities and better serve their clients.

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1. Scope Work

The Legal Research Firm shall comprehensive legal research services to the Client, including but limited to analyzing Current Trends in Legal Research in India, conducting case law analysis, and providing expert on judicial pronouncements.

2. Deliverables

The Legal Research Firm shall deliver detailed research reports, annotated bibliographies, and legal memos, highlighting the emerging trends in Indian legal research, within the agreed-upon timeline.

3. Legal Compliance

The Legal Research Firm shall adhere to all applicable laws and regulations governing legal research in India, including but not limited to the Code of Civil Procedure, the Indian Evidence Act, and the Advocates Act.

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Both parties agree to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to any proprietary or sensitive information shared during the course of this engagement.

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Last updated: 16-10-2023

A Plan Scheme for Action Research and Studies on Judicial Reforms is being implemented by the National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms since 2013. Under the Scheme, financial assistance is being extended for undertaking action research / evaluation / monitoring studies, organizing seminars / conferences / workshops, capacity building for research and monitoring activities, publication of report/material, promotion of innovative programmes / activities in the areas of Justice Delivery, Legal Research and Judicial Reforms. From the financial year 2021-22 onwards, the Scheme was incorporated under the “non-scheme” component of Department of Justice.

Reputed institutions working in the field of justice delivery, legal education and research and judicial reforms may apply as per the Scheme guidelines. The Guidelines prescribed format and other details about the Scheme for Action Research and Studies on Judicial Reforms can be accessed below :

Scope of Scheme

– A Plan Scheme for Action Research and Studies on Judicial Reforms is being implemented by the National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms since 2013. Under the Scheme, financial assistance is being extended for undertaking action research / evaluation / monitoring studies, organizing seminars / conferences / workshops, capacity building for research and monitoring activities, publication of report/material, promotion of innovative programmes / activities in the areas of Justice Delivery, Legal Research and Judicial Reforms. From the financial year 2021-22 onwards, the Scheme was incorporated under the “non-scheme” component of Department of Justice.

Eligible Implementing Authorities

– The eligible implementing authorities for the Scheme are Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), Indian Institute(s) of Management (IIMs), Indian Law Institute (ILI), National Law Universities (NLUs), National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), National Judicial Academy (NJA), State Judicial Academies (SJAs) and other reputed institutions working in the field of justice delivery, legal education and research and judicial reforms.

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– Under the Scheme for Action Research and Studies on Judicial Reforms, financial assistance shall be extended for undertaking action research/evaluation/monitoring studies, organizing seminars/conferences/workshops, capacity building for research and monitoring activities, publication of report/ material, promotion of innovative programmes/activities in the areas of Justice Delivery, Legal Research and Judicial Reforms.

Objectives:

The objectives of the scheme are to promote research and studies on the issues related to the National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms being implemented by the Department of Justice.

Projects/Activities eligible for financial assistance:

Financial assistance shall be given to the eligible implementing agencies by the Department of Justice for the following projects/activities in the fields of Justice Delivery, Legal Research and Judicial Reforms:

• To undertake action research I evaluation studies.
• To organise seminars I workshops/ conferences.
• To undertake capacity building activity for research and monitoring activities.
• To undertake publication of report/material.
• To undertake promotion of innovative programmes/activities.
• To undertake any other project/activity for the promotion of issues related to the National Mission to be decided by the Project Sanctioning Committee.

Eligible Implementing agencies

Indian Institute of Public Administration, Administrative Staff College of India, Indian lnstitute/s of Management, Indian Law Institute, National Law Universities, National Council of Applied Economic Research, National Judicial Academy, State Judicial Academies and other reputed institutions working in the field of justice delivery, legal education and research and judicial reforms.

The Project Sanctioning Committee shall be empowered to allow any Government or Government aided Institute/Organisation as eligible implementing agency, if found suitable for undertaking project/activity permissible under the scheme.

Pattern of Assistance

Financial assistance shall be given, on agreed terms and conditions, to the eligible implementing agency on the basis of Project Proposal submitted by such agency indicating the project cost.

The financial assistance may be given in instalments and at least 10% of the project cost may be kept for payment as final instalment on acceptance of the final project report by the National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms, Department of Justice.

The financial assistance would be limited to actual expenditure incurred by the grantee institution, subject to overall ceiling of Rs.25.00 lakhs.ln exceptional cases, however, where the scope of the Project is sufficiently wide, sample size is large and Project is for longer duration, the Project Sanctioning Committee may relax this ceiling.

Project Proposal

The project proposal shall be invited by the National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms, Department of Justice from the selected implementing agencies for identified subjects which shall include following informationas terms and conditions of the project:

• Title of the project
• Name of the implementing agency
• Details of Principal Coordinator (Name, Designation and Research Experience)
• Methodology
• Duration (with specific timelines for initiation of project, submission of interim progress report, presentation before submission of final report and submission of final report)
• Project cost with detailed break up:

Project Sanctioning Committee

All project proposals shall be placed before the Project Sanctioning Committee for consideration and approval. The composition of the Project Sanctioning Committee shall be asunder:

Secretary, Department of Justice – Chairman Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, DoJ – Member Secretary General, Supreme Court – Member Joint Secretary and Mission Director, DoJ – Member Joint Secretary, Law Commission of India – Member Director, lndian Law Institute – Member Director, National Judicial Academy – Member Director/Deputy Secretary (National Mission), DoJ – Member Secretary

While considering the proposals from Indian Law Institute (ILI) and National Judicial Academy (NJA) , the Directorsof the concerned Institute / Academy shall recuse from deliberations of Project Sanctioning Committee in respect of their proposals.

Procedure for Approval of the Project

The invited Proposals from the selected institutes/organisations on the identified subjects shall be placed before Project Sanctioning Committee for consideration and approval. The decision of Project Sanctioning Committee shall be final and binding. The approved Project Proposals shall then be submitted to the Integrated Finance Division of Ministry of Law and Justice for approving the project/s and release of funds. Each instalment shall be released on the approval of IntegratedFinance Division.

Utilisation Certificate

The implementing agency shall be required to submit Utilisation Certificate, as prescribed by the Department of Justice, for the funds received from the Department of Justice for undertaking the project.

Dispute Redressal

Any dispute relating to any project shall be decided by the Secretary(Justice) and MissionLeader, National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms, Department of Justice, which shall be binding on the implementing agency.

(Sd/-) Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

List of Action Research Topics

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Project Sanctioning Committee headed by Secretary (Justice) considers the project proposals and approves the research projects. Project Sanctioning Committee consists of members from Supreme Court, Indian Law Institute, National Judicial Academy, Law Commission of India and Internal Finance Department. Rs.25.00 lakh is the maximum limit of the project cost.

Minutes of Project Sanctioning Committee (PSC)

Implementation

Total Number of Projects completed and accepted (till 15.01.2022): 38

Project Reports

Final Reports

Sanction Orders

• Year 2023-24
• Year 2022-23
• Year 2021-22
• Year 2019-20
• Year 2018-19
• Year 2017-18
• Year 2016-17

Registration link for NGO's/VO's/Registered Companies

* registration steps for ngo’s/vo’s/registered companies.

Step1:- NITI Aayog NGO darpan Portal (Registration for Voluntary Organizations (VOs)/ Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)/ Registered Companies & Institutions for approved action research projects) – Click here

Step2:- DOJ GRANT-IN-AID PORTAL (DOJ Registration for approved Action Research Project) – Click here

DETAILS OF REGISTERED NGOS/VOS/REGISTERED COMPANIES ON NGO DARPAN PORTAL FOR PROJECT(S) UNDER “ACTION RESEARCH AND STUDIES ON JUDICIAL REFORMS” :

• Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, New Delhi
• DAKSH Society, Bengaluru
• M/s. Market Xcel Data Matrix Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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Important Legal Updates of 2023 - Legal Bites Year Update

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1. Three New Criminal Law Enacted Replacing IPC, CRPC And Evidence

On 25th December 2023, three newly passed criminal law bills received the President's assent. These bills include the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, aiming to substitute the Indian Penal Code, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, seeking to replace the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Sanhita, intending to supplant the Indian Evidence Act. These bills received clearance from the Lok Sabha on December 20th and from the Rajya Sabha on December 21st.

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2. Supreme Court’s Verdict on Repealing of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir

On 11th December 2023, the Supreme Court gave its final verdict on the repeal of Article 370 from the state of Jammu and Kashmir. A constitution bench was set up to ascertain the legal validity of the government’s decision to remove the special status given to the said status. The apex court ruled in favour of the decision of the union government taken in 2019 which led to the abrogation of Article 370, and stated that the decision was taken aptly.

3. Parliament Security Breach

On 13th December 2023, the Parliament of India witnessed a security breach wherein two persons entered the premises and used smoke bombs. The two persons jumped on tables and were later detained by the police. A total of five people have been arrested in the said matter and investigations are ongoing to uncover the purpose and objective behind the attack.

4. Manipur Massacre: Continuing Violence and Legal Intervention

On 25th September 2023, the Supreme Court stated that there must be a thorough investigation to find if there were any state officers who colluded in the violence taking place in the state. It was also stated that as much as the court is unsatisfied with the state of affairs, it cannot take over the state administration. The apex court also stated that the legal rights of advocates from appearing in the court must not be curtailed.

5. 28% GST levied on Online Gaming

On 11th August, 2023 the Parliament approved of the 28% GST (Goods and Services Tax) to be levied on online gaming. These amendments relate to the Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2023. This action of the legislative council is in parlance with the decision made by the GST Council in its 51st meeting which was held on 2nd August 2023. The ideology is to provide clarity on the taxation of these specific sectors.

6. Supreme Court rules against the Plea for Legalising same-sex marriage

On 17th October 2023, the Supreme Court through a 5-judge constitution bench refused to legalise same-sex marriage in India. However, it has left the matter to be legislated upon by the Parliament. While all the judges of the constitution bench agreed to the fact that the discrimination against same-sex couples must be brought to an end, they also stated that the matter of allowing their marriage is a legislative subject and thus must first be dealt with by the Parliament. The Special Marriage Act, 1954 needs to be amended in that regard, as was the plea of the petitioners. They stated that Articles 14, 15, 19, 21 and 25 are violated by the SMA, 1954.

7. Removal of Air Traffic restrictions in Agra: Taj Trapezium Case

On 4th February 2023, the Supreme Court removed the restrictions imposed on air traffic as per which the traffic had to be reduced and limited keeping instead of the protection to be granted to the monument that is: the Taj Mahal. In the year 2019, the apex court had ordered the construction of a new terminal at the Agra Airport, however, it had also added that there mustn’t be a resultant increase in the air traffic. The same restriction, however, was removed this year in February.

8. NTPC’s Requirement of clearing CLAT for Assistant Law Officers: Question forwarded to Supreme Court

On 3rd January 2023, the question about the validity of the condition as imposed by National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) for clearing CLAT (Common Law Admission Test) to become Assistant Law Officers in the Public Sector Undertaking being itself, was forwarded to the Supreme Court by way of appeal. Before that the Kerala High Court ruled in favour of NTPC stating that it has the right to ascertain the eligibility and recruitment conditions.

9. Anusandhan National Research Foundation Act 2023 passed by Parliament

On 7th August 2023, the bill was passed by Lok Sabha. This act seeks to establish NRF (National Research Foundation) that will seed, grow and promote Research and Development (R&D) and foster a culture of research and innovation throughout India’s universities, colleges, research institutions, and R&D laboratories. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will be the administrative Department of NRF which will be governed by a Governing Board consisting of eminent researchers and professionals across disciplines. The Act embodies the principles as enunciated in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

10. Inauguration of India’s new Parliament Building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

On 28th May 2023, post a seven-hour program held as a part of the inauguration program, the new Parliament building was made functional by India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The new Parliament building as inaugurated is a part of India's Central Vista Redevelopment Project. The same is situated in New Delhi. It is aimed at strengthening the governance infrastructure by redevelopment and renovation of India’s Parliament, thereby showcasing the renewed India which is an evolution of the traditional form.

11. Mitti Café inaugurated at the Supreme Court by CJI Chandrachud to encourage inclusivity

On 10th November 2023, Chief Justice of India that is Justice DY Chandrachud inaugurated ‘Mitti Café’ and by that, he sent out a message of inclusivity. The café which has been set up in the court premises, is run and managed entirely by persons with disabilities. Alina Alam is the founder of ‘Mitti Café’ and her idea was endorsed by Senior Advocate Priya Hingorani who suggested that one such café must be opened in the Supreme Court’s premises. It is a social initiative aimed at providing employment opportunities to the disabled.

12. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 passed by Parliament

On 11th August 2023, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 came into force to provide the processing of digital personal data in a way that does not infringe on the right to privacy of individuals but also provides relevant access to the data for lawful objectives. Moreover, this is a revolutionary enactment as it is the first time that in an Act, both the pronouns, that is ‘she/he’ have been used.

13. Introduction of the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 in Lok Sabha

On 18th December 2023, the Telecommunications Bill, 2023 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The bill is crucial as it seeks to repeal the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, and the Telegraph Wires (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1950. The bill seeks to regulate all activities that are related to the field of telecommunications. The bill also amends the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Act, 1997.

14. Rejection of plea by Supreme Court to ban Pakistani Artists citing ‘cultural harmony’ as a reason

On 28th November 2023, the Supreme Court stated that it shall not allow the appeal which primarily seeks to ban artists hailing from a particular country for the sole reason that they belong to that country. The apex court stated that in today’s scenario, it is of utmost importance to maintain cultural harmony and so doing this would only instigate violence and hatred among the two countries’ populations.

15. Strike down of 75% domicile reservation in Haryana by Punjab and Haryana High Court

On 17th November 2023, the Punjab and Haryana High Court stated that the domicile reservation quota of 75% introduced by the Haryana government in the private sector is discriminatory and so the same was struck down by the said court. The court cited that the same is violative of the constitutional principles which demand equality of opportunity for all.

16. Supreme Court admits plea to examine if transgender women can claim under Domestic Violence Act, 2005

On 2nd November 2023, while hearing a plea against the Bombay High Court judgement which stated that if a person has identified as a ‘woman’ then naturally they are covered under the definition of ‘aggrieved person’ under Section 2(a) of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005. The same shall be decided by the Supreme Court in January of 2025.

17. Competition Amendment Act, 2023: Amendment made to a decade-old law

On 3rd April 2023, Competition Amendment Act, 2023 was passed. The Act has made significant changes in the principal law such as a change in the definition of the word ‘control’ which now also includes ‘material influence’ over the management, affairs or strategic decision-making. The amendment has also reduced the timeline for the implementation of a combination from 210 days to 150 days. Moreover, if CCI does not approve/ pass its opinion on a combination within 30 days, the same shall lead to the combination being deemed approved.

18. Introduction of Mediation Act, 2023

On 15th September 2023, the Mediation Act, 2023 received Presidential assent. The Act seeks to recognize pre-litigation mediation, and online and community mediation and encompasses the term "conciliation" to align with international practice. The provisions also encompass the enforcement of domestic mediated settlement agreements. ‘Mediation Council of India’ has been established by this Act to streamline the functions as proposed to be performed under this Act.

19. Advocates Amendment Act, 2023 passed by Lok Sabha

On 4th December 2023, the Lok Sabha passed the Advocates (Amendment) Act, 2023 which seeks to amend the Advocates Act of the year 1961. The amendment act is important as it covers the following aspects about instructing certain courts to maintain and prepare a list of touts. Along with the preparation of lists the amendment has also mentioned provisions for providing for penalty to such touts respectively.

20. The Supreme Court has ruled that Consumer Disputes are non-arbitrable

On 5th October 2023, the Supreme Court stated that it is not appropriate to compel consumer disputes for arbitration based solely on the fact that consumers are part of an arbitration agreement. This order of the Supreme Court has thereby reaffirmed the importance of consumer protection in disputes and preserves the right of consumers to address their grievances.

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This is one of the major current legal issues in India. The government banned 59 Chinese mobile applications to counter the threat posed by these applications to the country’s “sovereignty and security, “as per a press release shared by the Indian government in June 2020. Several popular apps such as TikTok, WeChat, Helo, ShareIT, Clubfactory, etc. were included in the list. The press release also mentioned that the applications are “prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, the security of the state and public order” by exposing sensitive user data to malicious third parties as per investigations conducted by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.

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Experts predict that with the ongoing Ladakh stand-off between the two countries and the bold move of banning Chinese originating apps, the diplomatic ties could suffer. However, tech start-ups across the country have rejoiced the news and plan on bringing more customers with aggressive marketing efforts.

However, the youth of the country as the exhaustive user base of the popular app TikTok is not happy and so are the Tibetans based in the country who used WeChat to connect with their families back home. Interestingly, a few of these apps have already been taken down from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

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2. Kulbhusan Jadav refuses to file review petition

Kulbhushan Jadhav, ex-Indian Navy officer, has refused to go for a review petition over his conviction, as per Pakistani officials working on his case. As per the Pakistan Additional Attorney General, Jadhav, who has received capital punishment in charges of espionage, has decided to his pending mercy plea instead. However, there are claims suggesting coercion. 

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Interestingly, the International Court of Justice, in its July 2019 verdict, has ordered Pakistan to review Jadhav’s death sentence citing that Pakistan “deprived the Republic of India of the right to communicate with and have access to Mr Kulbhushan Sudhir Jadhav, to visit him in detention and to arrange for his legal representation”. Following this, India gained consular access to Jadhav in September 2019. As per the deadline set by Pakistani officials, Jadhav has time till July 20 to file an application petition against his conviction and sentence in the civilian High Court.

  3.  Online classes worry students across India 

For a developing country like India, online learning is not possible due to an obvious lack of infrastructure and technology. Since the coronavirus crisis hit India earlier this year, students across the country have been struggling to carry on with their studies. Private institutes and state governments have been favoring online classes to proceed with this year’s academia. However, economically poor students are unable to join the classes conducted through any online platform. However, some of the elite institutions of the country such as IITs and IIMs want to conduct online classes and exams. Their decision has triggered an immediate backlash from large sections of their students, including the teachers’ association. 

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On the other hand, CBSE has reduced its syllabus by 30% for classes 9 to 12 while cancelling the 10th and 12th standard board exams. The students will be graded as per their last internal assessment exams .  

4. Indo-china Ladakh standoff continues

Even after a series of talks meant to de-escalate the red flag situation in Ladakh, the standoff between India and China has entered its third month. In May, the standoff began as Chinese forces objected to road construction in the Galwan River valley. Consequently, a melee between the forces on June 15-16 resulted in the death of 20 Indian and 43 Chinese soldiers. Following this, there has been a fierce campaign to ban Chinese products in India.

Experts predict the skirmish to be the result of the development of Indian infrastructure in the Ladakh region, the growing relationship between India and the USA, and the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir by the Indian government in August 2019.

Although high-level quiet diplomacy between the countries continues to calm the situation, media reports suggest the ground situation remains disturbing. There are chances that the Chinese side will abide by current talks and start pulling back troops from the disputed region, the Indian forces continue to remain vigilant.

5. Yes Bank Scam

On March 2020, the RBI, financial regulatory body of India, placed a moratorium on the Yes bank. The RBI cited the bank’s deteriorating financial health for the decision. However, there was soon panic amongst the account holders as RBI placed a cap on withdrawals at Rs 50, 000.

Back in 2015, global financial firm- UBS- raised the first red flag in a report. The report stated that Yes Bank has loaned more than its net worth to companies that are unable to make payment. Ignoring the red flags, the bank continued business, as usual, quickly becoming fifth-largest private sector lender.

The bank issued more than 25% of the loans to non-banking financial companies, real estate, and construction. This resulted in a build-up of toxic assets. Despite previous warnings from RBI, the bank continues its modus operandi. With the falling of the bank’s share prices, investors pulled out Rs. 18, 000 crores between Apr-Sept 2019.

As per its Yes Bank revival plan, the RBI has allowed 49% stake to be acquired by SBI. Yes Bank founder, Rana Kapoor, is under ED custody and the matter is more likely to be resolved in a court.

6.  “Self-reliant India” in a COVID ridden world 

 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called India to be “Atmanirbhar” or “self-reliant” on 12th May 2020. This data is enough to support the claim of the Prime Minister kickstarting the program. While leaders claim that the government has started reinforcing the idea of a self-reliant India speedily by implementing many of the measures , there is still no visible impact on the economy. 

While the plan may sound robust, the finer details of the execution still need sorting out.  As per the scheme, the government has already distributed credits worth Rs. 1.10 lakh crore to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. These industries were primarily affected by the pandemic and shutdown. However, there remains a major chunk of the industry waiting for revival. Same is the case with other measures announced under the scheme. 

7. Rising demand for legal-tech start-ups

As the Coronavirus confines people to their houses, netizens are welcoming online solutions to so-called physical problems. Legal matters, traditionally associated with office visits and physical meets, are sorted out online. People under any kind of legal distress are looking for options to gain legal consultation instantly. Most of them are seeking legal advice related to divorce, property disputes, and financial issues. Taking advantage of the situation, local legal-tech start-ups have started to offer online consultation with a minimal cost.

Similarly, lawyers wary of physical proximities are looking for ways to take their practice online with the help of established software. With regular judiciary services under strain, legal tech might just be the answer to the current problem.

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