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A Quarter-Century of Uttarakhand: Proud in the Peaks, Troubled in the Halls
Image Source: https://www.outlookindia.com/national/in-photos-the-ghost-villages-of-uttarakhand {This Blog is part of “ Uttarakhand@25 Blog Series ” in collaboration with SDC Foundation and TA } On the day of November 9th, 2000 , a new state originated from the biggest state in India, Uttar Pradesh, and was named Uttaranchal (i.e.,“Uttar ka Anchal,” or the Northern Region). Inheriting a legacy unlike any other, with rugged mountains, ancient temples, and the revered Chota C
Barkha Manral
Oct 154 min read


Uttarakhand@25: Reflecting on a Fragile Mountain State’s Environmental Journey
By Editorial Team, Uttarakhand@25 Blog Series {The Uttarakhand@25 Blog Series is an initiative led by the SDC Foundation , in collaboration with SCLHR and TA } On 9 November 2000, Uttarakhand was carved out of Uttar Pradesh, fulfilling the long-standing dream of a hill state envisioned to bring governance closer to its people and foster development suited to its fragile mountain ecology. As the state turns 25 this year, it stands at a crucial crossroads — between progress

Editorial Team, Uttrakhand@25
Oct 134 min read


Fitting In, Standing Out: A Personal Reflection on Class and Inclusivity
Image Source: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-6-strategies-for-promoting-diversity-and-inclusion-at-your-school/2022/01 [This...
Dr. Vaishali Singh
Jun 103 min read


Language and Inclusion: When Words Build Walls
Image Source: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/diversity-indian-languages-calls-significant-farooque-shaikh/ [This Blog is a part of A...
Abhijit B
Jun 54 min read


Stephen from “Django Unchained” and the Indian Caste System: When the Oppressed Enforce Oppression
Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained provides a striking metaphor. In the film, Stephen – the house slave played by Samuel L. Jackson –...

Venna Siddharth Reddy
Jun 17 min read


Bombay, Meri Jaan: My Journey through Regionality and Inclusivity in Indian Educational Spaces
Image Source: https://www.thehansindia.com/featured/sunday-hans/cultural-rights-in-india-challenges-and-solutions-in-the-age-of-migration...
Dr. Sudha Tiwari
May 304 min read


From Silence to Strength: Finding My Voice on the Road to Inclusion
Image Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/8oP3JWEv6G7U2cV68 [This Blog is part of A Conversation on Inclusivity Series] On a chilly...
Dr. Parineeta Goswami
May 204 min read


Challenging Normalisation of the ‘Structured & Accepted’ Sexuality in Indian Society
[This Blog is part of A Conversation on Inclusivity Series] Before this essay begins, I invite you to read the following poem by one of...
Divyanshu Chaudhary
May 125 min read


Gender and Spaces- Current Challenges
[This Blog is part of A Conversation on Inclusivity Series] Gender is more than an identity for women. It is a lived experience, and...
Dr. Radhika Jagtap
May 53 min read


Othering of LGBTQIA+: The Science of Subtle Discrimination
The decriminalization of homosexuality in 2018 was celebrated as one of the historic milestones in the struggle for inclusivity and equality by civil rights activists. It was seen as the start of a journey that will continue to recognize many more rights. The believers in equality took a sigh of relief that with the course of time several rights like the right to marry, and the right to family will also be recognised. However, this hope was shattered when the Supreme Court ob
Dr. Manika Kamthan
May 23 min read


Once Upon a Caste in India
[This Blog is part of A Conversation on Inclusivity Series] Once upon a time, not so long ago in history, when the world was on the...
Rohit Ranjan
Apr 285 min read


Reel Issues, Real Dialogue: Screening Adolescence- Episode 3
A phenomenal series created by Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham that delves into the emotional and legal complexities faced by juveniles in...

Team SCLHR
Apr 221 min read


Invisibilizing the Sufferings – Law Schools’ Obliviousness to Persons with Disability (PwD)
Any inquiry into inclusivity axiomatically requires introspection. To truly understand and address exclusion, we need to look within and maybe, hold ourselves to the cruel mirror of ways in which we perpetuate exclusion and are complicit in marginalization. (For instance, how do we often contribute to systems that disadvantage others? What biases do we harbour, and how do they impact our interaction with others?)
Aditya Rawat
Apr 213 min read


Introducing SCLHR’s Blog Series: A Conversation on Inclusivity
Source: https://www.forbesindia.com/article/thunderbird/corpo-rate-leadership-diversity-inclusion/78047/1 [This Blog introduces A C...
Alind Gupta and Gautam Kumar
Apr 143 min read


Vidhi Symposium: A Conversation on the Administration of Death Penalty
Greetings from SCLHR! When the system fails, it fails the most vulnerable — and death leaves no room to correct it. This year's SCLHR...

Team SCLHR
Apr 101 min read


Judicial Accountability and the Lokpal Debate: SCLHR's Postcard
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 was introduced to investigate corruption among public officials, but whether it applies to High Court

Venna Siddharth Reddy
Mar 92 min read


President's Rule in Manipur: SCLHR's Postcard
On February 13, 2025, the Indian government imposed President's Rule in Manipur following the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh

Venna Siddharth Reddy
Feb 272 min read


Lady Justice 2.0: The Contemporary Face of the Indian Judiciary
Introduction: A Universal Symbol of Justice Illustrations of the Lady of Justice statue, whether it is in the form of paintings,...
Vaibhav Bansal
Jan 236 min read


Reforming End-of-Life Care with India's Draft Guidelines on Withdrawal of Life Support
In a significant step towards shaping the legal landscape of end-of-life care, the Union Health Ministry released a draft towards the end of
Mili Rathor
Jan 217 min read


Yoon Impeachment and Political Accountability: Lessons from South Korea
Members of Parliament and Aides Preventing the Military Attack. Image Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/2024_So...
Kanha Shrivastava
Dec 16, 20245 min read
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