By Prerna Deep

(This blog is the third in the series of blogs JILS will publish in various vernacular languages as part of its initiative to mark International Mother Language Day.)

भारत में लोकतांत्रिक प्रणाली को सशक्त बनाने के लिए स्वतंत्र और निष्पक्ष चुनाव अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण हैं। यह लेख भारत में विधिक सहायता की भूमिका…

By Anshul Dalmia

(This blog is the second in the series of blogs that JILS will publish in various vernacular languages as part of its initiative to mark International Mother Language Day.)

लंबे समय से राजनीतिक दलों को भारतीय संविधान के माध्यम से विनियमित किया जाता रहा है। हालाँकि ऐसा करने के कारणों पर कई…

By Malobika Sen

(This blog is the first in the series of blogs that JILS will publish in various vernacular languages as part of its initiative to mark the International Mother Language Day.)

একটু দেরী হলেও অবশেষে ২০ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৪ তারিখে গেজেট বিজ্ঞপ্তি জারি করে কলকাতা হাইকোর্টের ইন্টেলেকচুয়াল প্রপার্টি রাইটস ডিভিশন রুলস, ২০২৩ ঘোষণা করা…

By Abhinav Ravi

This article explores the theoretical basis for the criminalisation of sex secured by a false promise of marriage. It argues that having established a standard of affirmative consent and a provision for presuming the absence of consent, the law ought not to treat such activity as rape.

Introduction

Section 69 of the…

By Saummya Malhotra

Through this blog, the author highlights the current gap in the industrial and labour laws to deal with the grant of back wages upon reinstatement of wrongfully retrenched workers. The blog focuses on the need for implementing various reforms and recommendations by providing analyses of the current legal framework, various judicial pronouncements…

We are thrilled to announce the 6th Edition of our Vernacular Initiative at the Journal of Indian Law and Society Blog, coinciding with the upcoming International Mother Language Day on February 21, 2025.

International Mother Language Day celebrates linguistic diversity and multilingualism. To contribute to this global celebration, JILS Blog is bringing back its Vernacular…

By Kunal and Rishabh

In this blog, the authors argue for decriminalising solicitation to treat sex-work as legitimate employment under India’s Code on Social Security (2020). It brings out the social and legal compulsions that sex-workers are subjected to because of the law and social stigma, draws comparisons with international models, and suggests integrating sex-workers…