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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 14, 20253 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 10, 20251 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 9, 20252 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 27, 20252 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 23, 20256 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 21, 20257 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


Announcement of the Winners of the 4th National Virtual Judgment Writing Competition
The Student Committee for Constitutional Law & Human Rights, UPES, is thrilled to declare the winners of the 4th National Virtual Judgment Writing Competition. After rigorous evaluation and fierce competition, these talented law students have proven their exceptional skills in legal analysis, writing, and critical thinking.

Team SCLHR
Oct 12, 20241 min read


Reining in the Government's Arbitrary Revocation of OCI Status
The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) category facilitates visa-free entry, employment, and business opportunities for foreign citizens without requiring them to relinquish their foreign citizenship. Section 7 of the Citizenship Act, 1955 grants the OCI status to individuals holding foreign passports who have ancestral or parental ties to India. However, following
Rajyavardhan Singh
Sep 4, 20246 min read


Beyond Brick Walls: Reimagining Punishment in Modern India
In "Azadi ka Amrit Kal" the Indian penitentiary system remains rooted in the colonial framework. The process of penalizing transgressors in
Anshika Parihar
Aug 4, 20248 min read


Detangling the Knots: Privacy Vis-à-vis Surveillance
“If the right to privacy means anything, it is the right of the individual, married or single, to be free from unwarranted governmental intrusion” – William J. Brennan, Jr. The Indian Constitution guarantees its citizens the protection of certain basic human rights. In the twisted fabric of … <a href="https://sclhrblogs.wordpress.com/2024/02/10/detanglin...
Shreya Gupta & Suhana Negi
Feb 10, 202413 min read


Beyond Decriminalization: The Ripple Effects of Section 377's Repeal on The Indian Criminal Justice System
Last month, the Parliament passed three new acts in the Lok Sabha to replace the three main Criminal Legislations which will come into force on 26 January 2024. The particular and significant changes introduced by these Acts have become It becomes essential to redirect our attention towards the particu...
Srija Singh & Anant Gupta
Jan 27, 20243 min read


Supreme Court Slams Punjab Government and Governor in Explosive Showdown over Assembly Summons
The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in its recent judgment, tried to resolve a tussle between the Chief Minister of Punjab and the Governor of Punjab. The case, State of Punjab v. Principal Secretary to the Governor of Punjab Another,[1] revolves around a Constitutional crisis between the Governor of Punjab, Mr. Banwari Lal Purohit, and the Chief Minister of Punjab
Gargi Bindal
Jan 1, 20245 min read


Life, Death, and Dignity: A Comprehensive Indian Perspective on Euthanasia
“The right to die with dignity is a fundamental universal right of all living creatures."...
Liya Fatima
Dec 31, 20236 min read


Celebrating Differences: A Case for Rejecting Uniform Civil Code in India
India is a nation characterized by its remarkable cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity, which has been shaped by centuries of migration and assimilation.
Varsha Agarwal
Dec 30, 20238 min read


The Kashmiri Pandits (Recourse, Restitution, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement) Bill, 2022: A Quixotic Manifesto
Considering the communal conflict in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Kashmiri Pandits (Recourse, Restitution, Rehabilitation, and Resettlement) Bill, 2022 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha with the intention of improving the lives of the Kashmiri Pandits. The ruling party’s now-retracted measure was an effort to handle the fallout from the 1990s exodus of the &hellip
Eshita Gupta & Aarohi Vinayak Zadgaonkar
Dec 22, 20234 min read


Empowerment in the Shadows: Redefining Sex Workers' Identity
The debate surrounding sex work in India has long been a contentious issue, rooted in the country...
Himanshu & Anjali Jena
Nov 4, 20238 min read


Announcement of the Winners of the 3rd National (Online) Judgment Writing Competition
The Society for Constitutional Law &Human Rights, UPES, is thrilled to declare the winners of the 3rd National (Online) Judgment Writing Competition.

Team SCLHR
Oct 30, 20231 min read


The Chief Election Commissioner Bill: A Classic Case of a Constitutional Hardball
The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, was introduced in the Indian Parliament during its Monsoon Session. This Bill seeks to create a Selection Committee for recommending appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners. This Selection Committee will be chaired by the Prime Minister and will consist … <a href="https://sclhrblogs....
Masoom Sanyal
Oct 20, 20234 min read


Cyber Crimes Against Women in India From Covid to the Present Era
India has seen tremendous technological progress in the field of digital communication technology or information communication technology over the last several decades. But, as is often stated, with power comes responsibility, and when that obligation is abused, it gives rise to cybercrimes, particularly against women. When the entire world was gripped by an unprecedented wave of the COVID-19 … <a href="https://sclhrblogs.wordpress.com...
Radha Ranjan & Jivantika Gulati
Sep 20, 20235 min read
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