Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy

"Survivors of child sexual abuse require immediate and comprehensive support - emotional, mental, and physical - to prevent further exploitation." In this piece, G. Bhavathi Ram recounts her visit to a #POCSO court and underlines the need for holistic reforms to ensure a truly child-friendly environment, tackle delays, and ensure fair and adequate compensation. Read the blog here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dM8JhS3c 📩 Write to us to share your experience with the legal system. Send your entries to [email protected]. #inclusivity #accesstojustice #safety #comfort #usercentricinfrastructure, #childfriendlycourts #blog #legal #legalresearch #law

"Even as [the Great Indian Bustard] dominates mainstream environment discourse, the on-ground impact is minimal and the bustard is en route to extinction. There is passive resistance. When was the last time a party made an environmental issue their mandate?” Explore the challenges of #conservation in the latest episode of 🌿 The Green Mandate🌿 a series addressing critical environmental topics ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dqfwPiWF #Climate #Environment #Ecosystems #GreatIndianBustard #Event #ClimateChange #ClimatePolicy #EnvironmentalPolicy #Law #LegalPolicy #PublicPolicy #Policy #India Rainmatter Foundation Sumit Dookia Debadityo Sinha Dr Asad Rahmani

On October 23, 2024, Kautilya Society, RMLNLU hosted Policy Adda 2.0 featuring Snippets Screening of Court (2015), the critically acclaimed National Award-winning film by Chaitanya Tamhane. The film provided a poignant lens into India's legal and judicial systems, portraying the disconnect between legal formalities and the lived experiences of ordinary citizens while raising critical questions about access to justice. The #event sparked dynamic discussions on pressing social and legal issues, including the plight of manual scavengers, procedural inefficiencies in the justice system, health challenges faced by prisoners, and the limitations of bail provisions under the UAPA. Participants also explored broader policy implications, proposing reforms inspired by the themes of the film. This engaging session served as a platform for meaningful dialogue, fostering critical reflections on systemic shortcomings and pathways for policy reform. #Legal #Careers #PublicPolicy #CareersinPolicy #LegalPolicy #Law #LawStudents #LawSchool #Film Mahvish Kazmi

Join us at ✨ Sunder Nursery ✨ where the grace of Mughal-era architecture meets modern thought and performance. 🎼 Begin with an inspiring performance by Naya Savera, a band of four former inmates using music to redefine their lives. 📖 Vidhi's Annual Lecture will be delivered by Dr. Arshia Sattar on "Ramayana, Dharma, and the Rule of Law," sparking thoughts on timeless values in contemporary contexts. 📅 Date: 5th December 2024 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM 📍 Venue: The Amphitheatre at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi Partake in a unique convergence of #heritage, #art, and meaningful #dialogue. Regsiter here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dhYPehNA #SunderNursery #DelhiEvents #CulturalConversations #Music #Dharma #Law #Ramayana #Event #Lecture

"We are used to seeing Kaikeyi as the villain of Rama’s story, persuaded that her greed for power is what led Rama to be exiled, and eventually, to lose his wife. If we see Kaikeyi’s desire to put Bharata on the throne as a mother’s natural instinct to protect her child, then we can acknowledge the possibility that Kaikeyi was acting in consonance with her dharma rather than against the various other constraints placed upon her as one of three queens" writes Dr. Arshia Sattar. Dive into a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Arshia Sattar, delivering Vidhi's 11th annual lecture on “Ramayana, Dharma, and the Rule of Law.” Kickstart the evening with an inspiring performance by Naya Savera, a band of four former inmates who are transforming their lives through music. Date: 5th December 2024 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Venue: The Amphitheatre at Sunder Nursery, New Delhi Register here: https://lnkd.in/dhdevwBg

🌟 Join Us for the Bachpan Manao Masterclass! 🌟 On the occasion of International Day for Persons with Disabilities, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is conducting a virtual session under the Bachpan Manao Masterclass series on 3 December 2024 at 4:00 PM. This event will focus on early support and the rights of children with disabilities in India. Find the registration link and details below. #Accessibility #DisabilityRights #Education #EarlyEducation #InclusiveEducation #DisabilityAwareness

From authenticating pensioners to diagnosing diseases, we are increasingly interacting with AI at multiple points in our lives—but how much say do we have in its design and deployment? Without adequate stakeholder consultations, AI systems can fail the very people they aim to serve. Participatory AI (PAI) calls for a seat at the table for everyone affected. Let’s rethink AI governance, together 🚨 Read the full report here ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/gUuM-_uy 💡 How involved have you been in the development of the AI solutions which directly impact you? What would be different if someone had asked? 📩 Comment your thoughts below! #AIAccountability #ParticipatoryAI #ResponsibleTech #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AIEthics #Diversity #DiversityinAI #RepresentationMatters #Tech #India #AIinIndia #IndianTech #IITMadras #AIInnovation #AIBias #machinelearning #data #automation Balaraman Ravindran Ameen Jauhar Aditya Phalnikar Dhruv Somayajula Ambreesh Parthasarathy Gokul S Krishnan Indian Institute of Technology, Madras Centre For Responsible AI (CeRAI)

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🔍 Civil Litigation Process for the Digital Age: A Consultation Series 🔍 💡 The idea behind e-filing is simple: allow #litigants and #advocates to submit documents to courts digitally, making the process faster and more #accessible. Since its launch in 2018, the e-filing system has evolved to Version 3.0, with 22 High Courts formulating e-filing rules. But has it truly replaced paper-based processes? Take a deeper look at the reasons behind the reluctance to e-filing, and discover design processes and solutions to make the next phase of e-filing transformative and foundational for the building of #DigitalCourts in #India ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dE6gS9vc We value your feedback, comments and suggestions! Reach out to us on ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gBhKcdW9 #LegalReform #CivilLitigation #JusticeForAll #DigitalTransformation #IndiaJustice #ModernCourts #Law #Legal #LegalDesign #Technology #trialcourts #districtcourts #judicialreform #legaltechnology Agami DAKSH Civis XKDR Forum Centre for Law and Policy Research Deepika Kinhal Priyamvadha Shivaji Shreya Tripathy Atishya Kumar Jyotika Randhawa Deeksha Katarki

🤨 Do you think of your Constitutionally guaranteed #rights in times of crisis or when your rights are being infringed? 📊 A 2015 study by the Magna Carta Trust found that 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 40%. This means that about 80 crore Indians are unaware of their constitutional rights and responsibilities, leaving them ill-equipped to use constitutional principles to address challenges. What can be done to promote #ConstitutionalLiteracy in #India? Read more in this article by Navami Krishnamurthy and Jwalika Balaji in the Deccan Herald ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dt2b7fHT #Constitution #ConstitutionDay #India #IndiaConstitution #Law #Legal #Equality #PoliticalEquality #RepresentationMatters #NationalConstitutionDay