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This week’s faculty seminar will be held on 9 August, 2023. Prof. Nanditta Batra will be presenting a paper titled ‘Bail on Medical Grounds in India: A Search for Principled…
…could compete toe-to-toe with the rest of the country in good old-fashioned open competition, even with the most recent change in the examination format,” he said. Another inspiration for Jeydev…
…The term free/libre software generally refers to software that gives users the freedom to run, copy, distribute, study, change and improve the software. The focus of free software is clearly…
…government has emphasised open data objectives and focused on revising current open data policies through a draft Data Use and Accessibility Policy 2022. See: https://www.meity.gov.in/writereaddata/files/Draft%20India%20Data%20Accessibility%20and%20Use%20Policy_0.pdf. [vii] For example, land records…
…modern Indian constitutional politics. On November 20, 2023, Prof. Kaviraj will be leading an offline reading and discussion session on ‘Marx and the search for paradise’ from 3 to 6…
This week’s faculty seminar will be held on 23rd August, 2023. Prof.. Jasmine Joseph will be discussing on a working paper titled “The search for a link between electoral expenses,…
Aju John, NLS ‘LLB 2006, is the founder and creator of ‘Nagrik Open Civic Learning’, an online portal that creates Open Educational Resources for civic participation. Whether it is free…
We are happy and proud to share that a number of NLS alumni have secured all India ranks in the Civil Services Examination 2023. The results of the examination were…
…will culminate into a comprehensive research report, which will then be converted into a series of academic publications. About the Project In examining the question of excessive pre-trial detention, the…
…will culminate into a comprehensive research report, which will then be converted into a series of academic publications. About the Project In examining the question of excessive pre-trial detention, the…
…template for all others to emulate in the years to come. For well over a decade, I was involved in the procedures of the entrance exam, including supervising as the…
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 22 National Law Universities around the…
…Students must have completed their second year or higher of an undergraduate law degree (LLB or JD) โบ Applicants must have a sufficient command of the English language for studying…
…continue focusing on research and teaching in IP. The academic and research ecosystem at NLU Delhi and the freedom given helped me experiment with new teaching and research projects. The…
…schools in Asia. โบComparative Corporate Governance Professor Umakanth Varottil, National University of Singapore โบComparative Criminal Law Professor Mrinal Satish, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, India โบLegal Argument and…
The National Law School of India Review (NLSIR) is inviting submissions for its upcoming Volume 36(2), this year’s special issue on ‘Democracy, Free Expression, and Press Freedom’. NLSIR is the…
…event is being organised in association with the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kits (CTFK) on July 14, 2021 at 4 pm. The webinar is open for all Consumer Activists, NGOs, Academicians,…
…from interested candidates who have completed their LL.M. (Masters in Law), with a strong competence in legal research and writing. Qualification Master Degree in Law (LL.M.) from a reputed University…
This Thursday’s public lecture will feature a conversation between faculty member Sushmita Pati and Aditya Balasubramanian, author of the newly released book, Toward a Free Economy: Swatantra and Opposition Politics…
In this week’s faculty seminar, Apoorv Chaudhary will present his paper titled ‘Disparagement vis-à-vis Social Media Influencers: Balancing Free Commercial Speech with Protecting Consumer Interest’. Abstract The ascent of social…
…so we may say that the economic and cultural right have come together more since then. The staunch free-market economic right always needs numbers to come to power; that can…
…will be completed and opened over the course of this trimester. We also are looking forward to opening of the SBA Common Room and a music room in December 2023!…
…be developed to allow for open air seating with wireless and electrical connectivity. A new porch on the lower ground floor and balcony on the ground floor will open out…
Authors: Annmary Jacob and Arshita Satsangee This article emerges from the work done by the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), a research centre at the National Law School…
This article emerges from the work done by the Centre for Child and the Law (CCL), a research centre at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru. Its purpose…
…integral part of their research will enhance the chances of their future collaboration here at NLSIU. Research focus: Prof. Roux will be meeting with other scholars at NLS, particularly those…
…had to shift from ICSE board to the local state board. It was a challenge to study a third language suddenly and write an exam for it. I remember the…
Welcome to CLAT 2024! The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 22 National…
NLS faculty member Dr. T.S. Somashekar has co-authored an article titled “WTO Security Exceptions: A Sliding Scale Approach to Protect the Rules- Based System for Global Free Trade,” which has…
…emotional support and intellectual comradeship I must acknowledge here as a token of gratitude. What triggered my interest in law: Witnessing the everyday struggles of common people acted as a…
…initiatives, we hope to further build and expand the NLSIU Community, connect our alumni with their fellow batchmates, and in future, also provide volunteering and mentoring opportunities within the community….
…reflected on the changes in the pattern of the entrance exam – evolving from about 1000 students appearing for the separate entrance exam for the law school during his time…
NLSIU is undertaking two criminal justice-related research projects with the support of the Thakur Foundation, for which it invites online applications for two positions of Research Associate. Research Associates will…
…Bhanu Mehta, Laurence S. Rockefeller Visiting Professor for Distinguished Teaching at Princeton University, delivered the opening keynote address. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11m2xr7Uhck Reflections Prof. Sudhir Krishnaswamy, NLSIU Vice-Chancellor and, Co-Investigator, PACT Project “The…
…specifically related to music-streaming and ebook/audiobook apps3 and, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (UK-CMA) which is examining a civil suit on similar grounds4. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission…
…programme at NLSIU completes 10 years from the time of its inception! In terms of the LLM programme, the University has comprehensively revised the structure, expanded the intake, and deepened…
There is considerable institutional and academic scholarship on the subject of taxation of digital economies. Taxation in the Digital Economy, over the span of thirteen chapters, offers a ready reference…
Book Review: Despoina Mantzari, Courts, Regulators, and the Scrutiny of Economic Evidence – Comparative Perspectives (1st edn, Oxford Univerisity Press 2022)….
…law and Human Rights. Hobbies & Interests: I like to write poems in English and Hindi. (A few of his published poems are linked below) https://www.lawctopus.com/peeping-into-a-poem/ https://www.lawctopus.com/never-give-up-poem/ https://www.lawctopus.com/justice-is-an-illusion-poem/ Darshan Upadhyay…
…measures, examination and academic regulations. You can download a copy of the relevant rule or regulation by clicking the links below: NLSIU Employees Service Regulation and Finance Regulations NLSIU Principles…
Authors: Mohan Mani and Sachin Tiwari About the study This study has been done by the Centre for Labour Studies (CLS), National Law School of India University (NLSIU). This develops…
The interplay of legislative division and inter-ministerial convergence in India impacts energy conservation efforts across states, reflecting socio-economic disparities. Urban areas, central to energy efficiency initiatives, face challenges due to…
…rank in Karnataka in his first attempt. The Union Public Service Commission announced the results of the 2021 examination this week. The 24-year-old alum is a gold medallist from NLSIU…
…New York) | Law and Policy | Masters in International Trade Law Siddharth Mandrekar Rao, DAKSH’S research associate Abstract This paper is the second in the series of Discussion Papers…
…New York) | Law and Policy | Masters in International Trade Law Siddharth Mandrekar Rao, DAKSH’S research associate Abstract This paper is the second in the series of Discussion Papers…
…cannot be overstated. How, then, do we open up these channels of communication and ensure a free-flowing exchange of ideas between those who teach, learn, research and practice the law?…
…to examine the earnings of platform workers and explores their experiences on the job in Bengaluru. The study documented below the minimum wage earnings despite long work hours well beyond…
…need to make this journey easy and effective. In a dynamic four-week curriculum, the FLE Course will introduce you to: • Read critically and analyse complex materials; • Understand and…
…provides for 25% compartmentalised horizontal reservation for Karnataka Students. What is compartmentalised horizontal reservation? Horizontal compartmentalised reservation ensures a minimum of 25% of Karnataka students are admitted in every vertical…
…the most interesting and fascinating subjects you can study. When you study law, you study one of the most fundamental aspects of human social, cultural, and intellectual history. Few subjects…
When a company is distressed, corporate governance becomes even more important. This article has evaluated the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 of India in the context of fundamental tenets of…
This article by Sarasu Thomas looks at the different hats worn by human rights lawyers and the roles they play in addressing various facets of human rights lawyering, and places…
…are able to act as judges, lawyers, prosecutors, witnesses, jurors, experts and court officials in the justice system without discrimination (https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Issues/Disability/SR_Disability/Good Practices/Access-to-Justice-EN.pdf). The voices of PwDs should be foregrounded in…
The casebook brings together judgements and orders by the Indian Supreme Court and High Courts across twelve reproductive justice issues. In India, courts have been at the forefront of recognizing…
Welcome to CLAT 2021! The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 22 National…
Welcome to CLAT 2022! The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is a national level entrance exam for admissions to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) law programmes offered by 22 National…
…profession. So I had some drab reactions come my way. But I was sure about wanting to study at NLSIU, which was No.1 even then. So the fact that I…
…of the National Law School of India University, QAMRA is taking its first steps in opening up to the public. Its goal is to eventually be freely accessible to members…
…2022, this study critically examines the functioning of AUEGS, its design and implementation challenges based on experiences of workers, interactions with municipal and state level actors and experts. Further, the…
…listed companies with a large shareholder base – these companies operating in highly regulated areas must receive “distinct considerations” where non-compliance may cause “a wholesale disruption of the company’s essential…
…has put exploratory research, open science, and collaboration with academic and industry partners at the heart of our AI efforts for over a decade. We’ve seen first-hand how open innovation…
…on inequality and intervention in India. The study examined what inequality does to multiple processes of social transformation. During the workshop, he will be sharing the findings from this research…
…and updating admission records and files and compiling timely admissions reports; Participating in summer orientation and registration program for newly admitted students. Evaluating courses offered by other schools to determine…
This faculty seminar is being held on May 11, 2022 at 4.30 PM. Speaker Dr. Nanda Kishore, Visiting Faculty, NLSIU Abstract The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, is often commended…
From being a science nerd in search of the ‘correct’ answer to appreciating the multitude of layers in law Hailing from a family of lawyers in Lucknow, Devansh Shukla’s primary…
…communication technologies, privacy rights, digital freedoms, openness, telecommunications policy, media law, innovation, civil liberties and technology along with focusing on perspectives on contemporary issues involving the intersection of law, technology,…
…as the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) and the All India Bar Examination. More specifically, scholars have shown that LLMs can even perform complex legal tasks such as contract review, at…
…Contract) – 10 Positions (Unreserved) Subjects: All major Law subjects including Contracts, Property, Criminal Law, Torts, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Company Law, Labour Law, Public International Law,…
…of examination processes for different programmes. Facilitating digitisation of study materials. Facilitating effective communication and feedback loops among various stakeholders. Ensuring adherence to processes, timelines, and SOPs. Responding to student…
With the term about half-way through, we thought it will be fun for the NLS community to gather for an informal open mic/ poetry reading in the New Academic Block….
…This prestigious year-long program in Liberal Sciences/Studies provided me invaluable exposure to a wide range of disciplines, research opportunities, and practical experiences. As I connected these diverse areas of study…
The report, authored by Aparna Chandra, Mrinal Satish, Shreya Shree and Mini Saxena, is a result of a collaborative exercise between Center for Reproductive Rights, National Law University, Delhi and…
…existing offences, new categories of offences, crucial changes regarding who can file an FIR, and the introduction of a procedure for obtaining bail. This commentary examines the provisions of the…
…their fields of expertise, shall be preferred. We recommend that interested persons should obtain the necessary permission from their employer or the government (wherever applicable) before they submit their application….
…Employees State Insurance (ESI) Corporation. Many garment workers look to the ESI to avail of outpatient medical benefits, associated benefits of paid leave, and free hospitalised care for major interventions,…
…to pressure companies to restore the workers’ VDA benefits. The financial returns of global brands like H&M and GAP, as well as large Indian garment manufacturers, show that the companies…
…we welcome contributions on a rolling basis. Please feel free to browse our website (www.ijlt.in), our Digital Commons repository, or contact us at ijltedit@gmail.com (for the journal) and at ijltsubmissions@gmail.com…
…to a more inclusive, progressive, and innovative approach to legal education, further research, and scholarship. To read more about our research, visit https://www.nls.ac.in/research/ For more information about this initiative, please…
…Grants Commission (UGC), Government of India (GoI). About the Centre Founded in 2008 through an initiative of the University Grants Commission, Government of India, the Centre for the Study of…
…that the Chancellor of the University shall constitute a School Review Commission to undertake a comprehensive review of the University’s functioning. The consultant will work closely with the Commission, once…
…Kerala, in 1973. This historical record confirms the place of M.K. Nambyar, among the foremost Indian lawyers in Post-Independence India.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iXEjnWdRgE Selected excerpts from the lecture On the Indian Constitution:…
Committed to reforming legal education and the pursuit of academic excellence, NLSIU places significant emphasis on legal and policy research. Research at NLSIU is primarily carried out through its Centres,…
…With a desire to ensure chemical-free and good quality produce for the NLSIU community, the University reached out to Spudnik Farms, a network of Community-Supported Agriculture farms in and around…
…from journals and working papers to theses and commentaries, the University will soon launch the Digital Commons, an integrated open-access platform to better manage and showcase NLSIU’s legal scholarship. The…
…which includes online classes using multimedia course material. The assessments are a combination of online and offline examinations. Graduates of any discipline from any recognized University are eligible to apply….
…2022 and can also be filled online or downloaded from our website. To register, please click here. Apply before September 15, 2022 (without Late fee). To view the official notification…
…related judgement analysis and law review articles and managing www.iprlawindia.org database. Eligibility: Candidates with LL.M degrees may appear for the interview. Selected Candidates are expected to join immediately. Salary: Research…
…having some of the skills of a practicing lawyer. When it comes to learning a skill, however, the teaching approach must be different. If, for example, you want to become…
…immediately pleads guilty to both charges. The role of the committee can be summarised in the words of Manas Mathabane, who occupies its chair. ‘I think we had better restrict…
…Vidhi or through connections I had made earlier. I was a member of a research ethics committee at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai for research studies and clinical trials….
…the E-Commerce Entities/Digital Marketing. The CPA 2019 has brought a drastic change by empowering the Consumer Commission to receive court fees and filing of complaint in electronic mode and also…
Abstract The present study is an attempt to understand government policy imperatives in the areas of defence, and social sector, among five less developed and developing economies of South Asia…
…The present study examined Minimum Wage determination and calculation of the standard basket of commodities based on the expenditure pattern of families of workers in the ready-made export garment industry….
…sheet / Degree Certificate Study Certificate indicating study in Karnataka for a period of 10 years for candidates claiming Karnataka student status. Step 2: Candidate Interviews Candidates will appear for…
…Optional Documents: Migration / Transfer Certificate Class XII certificate Study Certificate indicating study in Karnataka for a period of 10 years for candidates claiming Karnataka student status. Step 2: Candidate…
…of this research, aims to facilitate the search and summarization of case laws, offering support to judicial authorities in consumer affairs. The project will be anchored with the Chair on…
…remains a keen analyst of the foundations and trajectories of modern Indian constitutional politics. His scholarship has inaugurated novel methodological and theoretical frames for comprehending modern and premodern India without…
…working professionals across various sectors such as academia, the IT industry, policy organizations, government, and others. Through a combination of online and in-person teaching sessions, specially curated reading materials, and…
Authors: Shreoshee Mukherjee, Ridhi Verma, Kaushik Basu Abstract In this study, we examine the effects of regulatory instruments on the financial performance of 18 private firms in the sugar industry…
This study is a contribution to the understanding of jobs in platform economy or gig economy. It attempts to examine the earnings of platform workers and explores their experiences on…
…as a function of extrinsic incentives and institutional factors, the factors driving motivated performance are insufficiently studied . This study examines factors driving motivation and effort in 57 teachers from…
Introduction: A Study carried out in the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, National Law School of India University NLSIU), Bangalore, has identified some serious deficits…
…will build a research team to do ethnographic and quantitative research into the state’s use of law to reconstitute society. Abstract This book is an ethnography of terrorism trials in…
…both team and individual goals – Good communication, organising and time management skills – Basic proficiency in computer skills How to apply Fill out this google form with an updated…
…through a research review. His work is part of a larger study on health systems and health policy by the State Government, in collaboration with PHFI. The satisfactory nature of…
NLSIU’s Centre for Child and the Law (CCL) has concluded the study on the adequacy of anganwadi centres (AWCs) in Karnataka’s tribal and urban areas. The study was commissioned by,…
…services. Through a field-based study in four states, this report aims to understand and document whether and how these laws operate as barriers to accessing safe abortion care. This study…
…regulate the policy process itself (Stone, 2012). As such, they play a pivotal role in governing the trajectory of policy development and implementation, often coinciding with common sense and assuming…
…integration of e-commerce into the metaverse, focusing on consumer protection and privacy. It seeks to equip participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate the complexities of virtual transactions,…
This e-booklet seeks to provide a brief-yet-comprehensive guide for the children, parents and teachers on cyber security. The book will explain the potential threats and the statutory remedies available to…
…downloaded on the University. Date of Issue of Quotation: 22.09.2021 Last Date for Submission/Up to 4.00 PM on 01.10.2021 Quotation Opening Date: 04.10.2021 Time of Completion: One Month (30days )…
…Children’s Day, November 14, 2020 from 11 am to 12 pm. Lt. General D S Hooda, Former Army Commander – Northern Command, will deliver a talk and interact with children…
We are happy to announce that the applications for the P A Sangma Fellowship are now open! The P. A. Sangma Fellowship for Legal and Policy Research is a fellowship…
…at the University campus for the duration of the Fellowship. Our library management system runs on Koha, which is a fully-featured free and open source library system. Access to these…
…Familiarity with ERP and LMS application. Job Description: Core Responsibilities: Review and update course books and study materials Prepare class assignments and supplementary learning materials Resolve basic academic queries Provide…
Book Review: Douglas Ober, Dust on the Throne: The Search for Buddhism in Modern India (Stanford University Press 2023)….
…reassuring. I wish all the very best to the NLS team to continue their leadership in legal education and research.” Mr. Dinesh Singh, Partner and Founder, Altum Law, NLS BA…
…kept preparing for the entrance exams from my NEHU days. I wrote several PG entrance exams along with CLAT. I cleared all of them, but I distinctly remember seeing my…
…(the root word sahit signifying ‘being together’). Literature imagined thus was not the fount of identity for a nationalist community, but an open republic of imagination, expression and affect. In…
…started with a Cultural Night/Open Mic. Students at NLS were invited to share their talents in dance, music, poetry, and other genres at this open mic event. The night also…
…of the University. Shreyas Sinha, who completed the first year of his BA LLB (Hons) programme online, and is now on campus for his second year, said, “Coming to campus…
…Environmental Implications of the proposed Sijimali Bauxite Mine in Odisha. This report investigates the compliance of the proposed project with human, fundamental and constitutional rights of adivasis and affected communities,…
…of the EQUALS Research Coalition on Access and served on the IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee’s Assessment sub-committee. In her present role at the World Bank, she supports operations in Afghanistan…
…Research in Social Sciences and Education (CeRSSE), JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). An Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Doctoral Fellowship recipient, her specialisation is in the field of gender and…
We are excited to welcome our very first batch of the 3-Year LLB (Hons) programme this year! The first cohort comprises 55 students who come from various backgrounds – at…
…a compatible regulatory ecosystem. Meenu’s career after MPP is composed of varied experiences. She started out as a Consultant at Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) handling work related to the…
…several scholars as well as the international community—South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice being a notable example—have argued that Israel’s systematic attacks on Gaza are…
…Vice Chancellor Dr Sudhir, Ms Usha from the VC’s Office and to the law school community, for considering me competent to participate, as well as to NHRC for conducting such…
…in designing and executing research projects, and handling quantitative data sets, will be preferred. How to apply Write to research@nls.ac.in with the subject heading “Application for Study on Preventive Detention”…
…to current law, or the creation of additional statutory mechanisms. This short comment seeks to elucidate upon the existent legal position, and makes an argument for the creative use of…
…of the interface between law and technology. The journal carries scholarship in the areas of intellectual property rights, internet governance, information communication technologies, privacy rights, digital freedoms, openness, telecommunications policy,…
…PM. Abstract Can technology be harnessed for social good? And what is the law’s role when it comes to addressing the gendered harms of new technologies? Set in a context…
…public interest needs relating to access are met. As mentioned earlier, this has been one of the broad areas of research interest, which led me to study the implications of…
…Legal mandate of policewomen in India Compendium | Global practices on women in police Watch the inaugural webinar on ‘Global Practices on Women in Policing’ below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGelDad2ZpQ&t=1s Final Output The…
…I am also looking forward to working on new projects; For example, I am interested in doing a philosophical interpretation of Torts. As I come from a Social Sciences background,…
…pandemic on gig economy and platform workers. The Centre aims to continue the second phase of its research on platform work in the coming months. Paper Abstract: This study is…
…study by a team of NLSIU researchers, funded by the Nudge Foundation, was tasked with reviewing alternative approaches to slum property titling. The team examined the potential of the ‘Social…
…a study to identify progress made, highlight positive case studies and gaps to be addressed in subsequent phases/years Draft a Policy Position Research Associate (01 position) Position Description Assist the…
…and materials, researching on contemporary themes and writing blog notes, academic papers and research reports add modules and training materials Conducting field and desk research on identified issues Preparing for,…
…be a free individual. Its universality is contingent on its originary particularity. Thus, the Afghan woman’s practice of freedom engages on equal terms with the American version which currently claims…
…and the SMVT railway station. In our conversation, we will understand what led to this trend, discuss how to identify it, and explore what can be done moving forward. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feI3l343Gd0…
…as the Special Public Prosecutor, and many others. She was a founding statutory member of the Internal Complaints Committee of the Delhi High Court dealing with complaints under the Sexual…
…of Victoria in Canada in 2019. In 2022, she received the Dalai Lama Fellowship for Nalanda Studies from the Foundation for Universal Responsibility. Watch the video of the talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MFsYyAeXeo…
…critical feedback on the methods, research output and structure of the compendium. The compendium will be published in an open access format with a reputed publisher. Role – Research Assistant…
…Bengal espoused a slightly modified test for obscenity called the ‘community standards test,’ stating that ‘those sex-related materials which have a tendency of ‘exciting lustful thoughts’ can be held to…
(From left to right) Mr. Sunil Kumar, British Deputy High Commission Bangalore, Prof. N S Nigam, NLSIU Registrar, Prof. Dame Wendy Hall, Mr. Joshua Bamford, British High Commission, New Delhi,…
…of QAMRA’s plans, and work towards community-focused public engagement and research publications. With RVS Sundaram, she has translated an eleventh century Kannada poem, Gadฤyuddham, as The Duel of the Maces…
Gender morality is explored in “The Hindu Widow” by Ananya Hassan Satish as well as rights of sex workers by Himani Chauhan Areas of family law are explored through succession…
…restraints as too feeble in the electoral games. Very often, ideologies drive the passions for political decision making. In this paper, we examine why electoral logic and economic logic may…
…a definitive subject matter of public policy in the State of Karnataka. However this requires a careful examination of historicity, constitutionality, rationality, legality and emotionality encircling the policy of reservation…
Authors: Anjali Karol Mohan, Anognya Parthasarathy, Purnima Mahajan and Dr. Sony Pellissery Abstract This paper aims to explore alternatives to the dominant Euro-American planning approaches, which, while premised on the…
…non compliance with India’s obligations under the UNCRPD. A few key areas on women’s mental health looked at includeperceptions of women with mental illness, the human rights of women with…
Abstract: It was the cult classic TV show Star Trek that first helped the public imagine a “communicator” that could fit in one’s pocket. This later inspired the design of…
…Public Policy as a discipline originated and flourished, relied upon political competition (through democracy) and market forces (through capitalism) to bring order to the public sphere. When these arrangements normalise…
…of these legislations is simplifications of complex labour laws, our analysis shows that rights of labouring class are deliberately weakened to advance neoliberal agenda. This paper is providing historical context…
Author: Mohan Mani Abstract Garment manufacturing is a large employer of workers in Karnataka, with a large proportion of the sector catering to garment exports. Much of the sector continues…
Authors: Sony Pellissery, Sattwick Dey Biswas, Varun Panickar and Saishree Priyadarshini Abstract Increasingly inequality in property is beginning to jeopardize social relations. Some of the resultant outcomes from such strains…
Prepared by The Human Rights Lawyering Clinic at the National Law School of India University, Bangalore, this report covers the human rights and environmental implications of the proposed Sijimali bauxite…
…gives a brief overview of Web3 and its components. Then, it looks at defining some key examples of technologies in the paradigm. Finally, we will look at some of the…
…will look at different arms of the entertainment industry (like gaming, music, etc.) and examine their progress with appropriate examples. Finally, we will look at the challenges that are very…
…country, steps the police take towards women empowerment are bound to have spillover effects on integration of other diverse groups and communities as well. The aims of this compendium are:…
This faculty seminar will feature a conversation between NLS faculty members Dr. Aniket Nandan and Dr. Karthick Ram Manoharan on his book titled “Periyar: A Study in Political Atheism” (Orient…
…Delayed: A District-Wise Empirical Study on Indian Judiciary’ was recently published in the Journal of Indian Law and Society. Varsha’s doctoral research examines the scope for private capital in Indian…
…school in the next decade. The Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP) was established in 2007 and is a leading multidisciplinary research centre in India….
Founded in 2008 through an initiative of the University Grants Commission, Government of India, NLSIU set up the Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion & Inclusive Policy (CSSEIP) to…
…of Delhi, with a Bachelor’s in Political Science and History. Following graduation, Vipin began preparing for the UPSC Civil Services exam. However, being unable to clear the mains stage compelled…
…the self-appointments process-known as the collegium-is just another ‘old boy’s network’. Building on nearly a decade of original empirical research, this book examines these and other controversies plaguing the Supreme…
…‘community researchers’—enabling community members to conduct research activities in their own communities—and working with key state and civil society actors to empower such communities. The Centre has facilitated a policy…
…‘community researchers’—enabling community members to conduct research activities in their own communities—and working with key state and civil society actors to empower such communities. The Centre has facilitated a policy…
…Global University. She is a historian by training and her research examines the intersections between State, business, and development practices in the middle decades of the twentieth century, specifically in…
…research projects including the Cambridge Pro Bono Project, Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative and International Justice Mission. Her research interests include Criminal Justice, Family Law and Human Rights. In this interview,…
…as ‘due process’, “natural justice”, ‘essential functions of legislatures’ are incapable of a comprehensive definition. But this difficulty is actually their strength because it makes them basic, elastic and eternal.”…
…BA LLB 2013) on their victory in their complaint against PepsiCo., for unfair trade practices defined under the Consumer Protection Act. The Karnataka State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission recently upheld…
…and complicate the ‘winners’ and the ‘losers’ narrative of trade liberalisation. By exploiting the concessions extracted under the TRIPS, the Act seems to balance competing interests – that of a…
…practices of saving and investing, combine with the destructive forces of global capital accumulation to shape Delhi’s transformation into a global city. This complex but lucid account seamlessly integrates the…
From a small town near Madurai, where people may not even be aware of the National Law School, to the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Sriraj Venkatasamy’s journey via Nagarbhavi…
…property, Internet governance, e-government. His current work on open data includes, helping craft the OPEN Government Data Act), assessing open data policies globally, and identifying data blocking challenges in certain…
…documents — land records, a particular notification over construction in the Lal Dora region and the General Power of Attorney, it pries open how these documents govern property relations today….
…Product Liability Sub Themes: International Consumer Protection Framework & Policy specifically on E-Commerce and Product Liability Role of Regulatory Authorities in Consumer Protection specifically on E-Commerce and Product Liability Comparative…
…City Campus on July 22, 2022. The event will be moderated by Mr. Gautam Bhan, Dean, IIHS School of Human Development. The event is free and open to all. Abstract…
…by full-time students as well as visitors who appear for competitive examinations hosted on the NLSIU campus. The University can assist with transportation from the external gates into the campus,…
…Law, University of Oxford. The competition challenges students to engage in comparative research of legal standards at the national, regional and international levels, and to develop their arguments (in written…
…Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, New Delhi Time: 12:30 pm to 1.30 pm DAY – II: Redressal Procedure under Consumer Protection Act, 2019 Speaker: Shri Raju N. Registrar cum Administrative Office,…
…a lot of misinformation in the news and on the internet unfortunately. It’s very polemical because you could have the health activists, pharmaceutical companies, and research companies, all pushing their…
…a contestatory politics of competing ideas through which they come to be imagined and represented. Citizen solidarity at local and national levels is crucial for political vibrancy, but direct democracy…
…redress. Our main motivation for the study comes from international literature showing that economic development reduces case pendency and a positive relationship exists between economic development, social growth and litigation…
Founded in 2015 with the support of the Government of Karnataka, Thala Samudaya provides a vibrant institutional space to engage with the study of the marginalised communities with a view…
…that the vast potential of the economic sciences in addressing some of the major developmental challenges in South Asia remain under utilised due to isolation and compartmentalization of the discipline….
…examples. Sharing an example of a geographical mismatch, he said Volvo was developing a feature called “Large Animal Detection.” But when it tried this feature on Australian roads, it realized…
…(Human Rights Law) and postgraduates (Comparative Human Rights Law and Comparative Equality Law on the Bachelor of Civil Law). Starting next term, she will be teaching Constitutional Law in the…
…about engaging with the inspiring student community that comes from such varied backgrounds. Your interests and hobbies: Music is a language I understand best so I love playing my guitar…
…chapter in ‘Life Choices: Multidisciplinary essays on existentialism and ethics’, 2020) ‘Cognitive Psychology in the Context of Intersex and Trans Identities’ (Confluence: Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 2019) ‘Search for Life’…
…professional pathways before courts or in private practice, research or academia. The flagship programme has delivered transformative education to 29 cohorts of students since its commencement in 1988, and the…
…Pollution Control Laws. The Centre, established in 1997, focuses on research and policy advocacy in the field of environmental law. The CEERA team completed the work within two months of…
…cases pertaining to two-sided markets in the Indian context to understand the pattern of judgements in the country in the backdrop of a decade of existence of the Competition Commission…
…in a household which gave me the freedom to explore many things outside the school curriculum. Evenings were spent with friends on the cricket ground or on a makeshift badminton…
…by the Vaishnava community. What inspired you to take up this research? My current research has emerged from my personal search for divinity in the Braj region where I first…
This Academic Year, NLSIU admitted its incoming batch of students in record time by completing the admission process within 24 hours of the CLAT examination results being declared. Students were…
…which to view the desires, discomforts, and disappointments in urban India. Ultimately, I argue that taking sensation and tactility into account clarifies how social inequality operates through urban infrastructure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HcGaesPFG0…
…Urban and Regional Studies (UK), Zeit-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius Foundation (Germany), International Development Research Centre (Canada), and the Hari Sharma Foundation for his research and writing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuOaxa3v14M …
…session with the audience. Registration for the event is on a first-come first-serve basis. To register, click here. Information source: Bangalore International Centre Watch the BIC Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OaDMv18RMow …
…a travelling film festivals organized by Men Against Violence and Abuse (MAVA) in campuses across India. Website: www.thefilmfromtheshadows.com About the Director Miriam Chandy Menacherry, Director/Producer/Screenwriter. Miriam makes films that celebrate…
…carried articles by luminaries in the legal and social fields, including Roger Cotterrell, W.T. Murphy, Werner Menski, Asghar Ali Engineer, Pratiksha Baxi and Gina Heathcote. To know more, visit www.sociolegalreview.com…
…Chairperson of the Murty Trust. Press Releases & Speeches Press Release – Convocation 2023 Press Release – Opening Ceremony of the Redeveloped Library Convocation Speeches Watch full video: https://www.youtube.com/live/phE68NSYgYA?feature=share …
…I think today, we have to ask ourselves the question, “Is this a reliable source?’’. In order to follow more of his work, students can follow his website www.srirampanchu.com. …
…be open to all. We look forward to your support and active participation in the series to enable insightful and relevant discussions. Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGelDad2ZpQ …
…Sneha Thapliyal, Associate Professor, Economics, and MPP Chair, NLSIU This information session is free and open to all candidates who have registered on the admissions portal (https://admissions.nls.ac.in/). Please click on…
…a peer-reviewed, bi-annual journal that encourages interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law and social sciences. It is an open-access, student-run journal published by the National Law School of India…
…outside scholarly and research communities. Founded as a print subscription-based journal, NLSJ is being relaunched in an online format along with its print version. Our new website, hosted within the…
…complex materials; • Understand and analyse quantitative information in context; • Write persuasively; • Argue effectively; and • Think like a lawyer! The study of law demands specific skill sets…
This Faculty Seminar was held on 29th September, 2021. Speaker Dr. Aparna Chandra, Associate Professor, NLSIU Abstract The Report, authored by Aparna Chandra, Mrinal Satish, Shreya Shree and Mini Saxena,…
…idea of ‘disruptive innovation’ and its implications for competition policy for India. The paper while acknowledging the pro-competitive benefits of disruptive innovation, elaborates on the fact that incumbents or potential…
…access to government data. We will conduct a comprehensive interdisciplinary study that establishes best practices towards an open and digital government. Public health is another one of our key focus…
The ongoing creative upscaling of AI at the behest of OpenAI and the advent of ChatGPT are both remarkable and alarming. As things stand, this lesser-understood and unregulated field is…
…Centre is seeking thematically driven contributions that are cross-cutting from academic disciplines. Policy perspectives from the activists based on their field-based experiences are also welcome. Concept Note ‘Wait’— a common…
…command over a local language might seem redundant. However, knowledge of the native tongue is not only useful, but can also help us broaden our connect with people, and cities…
…Fellow at Poverty and Human Development Monitoring Agency (PHDMA), Government of Odisha and as a Research Intern at Sambodhi Communications and Research Pvt. Ltd. Dilshad has also participated in the…
…an exam); Research Course (focused on review of primary and secondary research leading to a Term Paper); Practice or Clinical Course (focused on field work, simulation, drafting or litigation exercises…
…Services as a career option, but never wrote the exam. His aim of joining the MPP programme, as he puts it, was to discover and understand the complexities of public…
…2022) Elective Courses vary in their focus and pedagogy. Three types of Elective Courses are common at NLSIU: Taught Course (predominantly lecture/discussion based, with an exam); Research Course (focused on…
…Courses vary in their focus and pedagogy. Three types of Elective Courses are common at NLSIU: Taught Course (predominantly lecture/discussion based, with an exam); Research Course (focused on review of…
…of NLSIU. Accepting the offer to set up the Alumni Office was a no-brainer. To be back at NLS with no exams or project submission deadlines? Sign me up! But…
…April 28 2022). Elective Courses vary in their focus and pedagogy. Three types of Elective Courses are common at NLSIU: Taught Course (predominantly lecture/discussion based, with an exam); Research Course…
…examination centres during the exam season and hence, the desks received today will be highly useful in the coming months for our students. We thank the University for its valuable…
…Sep 5, 2022) Elective Courses vary in their focus and pedagogy. Three types of Elective Courses are common at NLSIU: Taught Course (predominantly lecture/discussion based, with an exam); Research Course…
We are happy to announce that yet another NLS graduate Shraddha Gome, NLS BA LLB 2018, has secured an all India rank of 60 in the Civil Services Examination 2021….
…exam); Research Course (focused on review of primary and secondary research leading to a Term Paper); Practice or Clinical Course (focused on field work, simulation, drafting or litigation exercises examined…
…of classes] Elective Courses vary in their focus and pedagogy. Three types of Elective Courses are common at NLSIU: Taught Course (predominantly lecture/discussion based, with an exam); Research Course (focused…
…Elective Courses are common at NLSIU: Taught Course (predominantly lecture/discussion based, with an exam); Research Course (focused on review of primary and secondary research leading to a Term Paper); Practice…
…as academic administration of the on-campus programmes • Manage end-to-end compliances and regulatory issues. • Oversee the preparation of proposals and responsibility of communication of proposals to external organisations. •…
…aspire to create a brighter future for generations to come, driven by the power of education and equal opportunity.” NLSIU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Sudhir Krishnaswamy said: “Shri. Rajiv K Luthra was…
…an exam); Research Course (focused on review of primary and secondary research leading to a Term Paper); Practice or Clinical Course (focused on live cases and associated tasks) These elective…
…Elective Courses are common at NLSIU: Taught Course (predominantly lecture/discussion based, with an exam); Research Course (focused on review of primary and secondary research leading to a Term Paper); Practice…
…Courses vary in their focus and pedagogy. Three types of Elective Courses are common at NLSIU: Taught Course (predominantly lecture/discussion based, with an exam); Research Course (focused on review of…
…the second floor of the academic block was completed with two more classrooms, additional research centres and faculty rooms. The Examination Department too operated from this floor for a number…
…has reaffirmed that everyone benefits from larger, more open spaces on campus. To enhance the lived experience for the NLSIU community, the University has commissioned a Master Plan for the…
…committed to giving back to society, Devanshi Shukla was clear about choosing a career that combines her personal interests such as writing and public speaking with the element of service….
The class exhibition of the “History, in the Present” seminar at NLSIU, opens on Tuesday, May 28, between 5-6 PM at OAB 105. This preview will include a screening of…
…rather than limit moral and political life? This event is open only to the NLS community. As the venue has limited seating capacity, this event is on a sign-up basis….
…border state of Assam. The author analyses 1,444 judgments of the Gauhati High Court, passed between 2013 and 2019, to study how courts interpret and enforce the laws of citizenship….
This article argues that the Supreme Court’s approach to proportionality is riddled with conceptual confusion which stems from the Court’s (mistaken) assumption that proportionality has always existed in Indian constitutional…
The book provides an outline of the energy sector law and policies through a compilation of articles on access to energy, electricity law, the role of the regulatory mechanism in…
In his review of the Death Penalty in India Report, Kunal Ambasta argues that while the report is a laudable step in empirical analysis of the death penalty in India,…
…History In India: Pedagogy and Research’, on March 27 and 28, 2025, at the NLSIU campus. About the Workshop Emerging research on legal history in India has emphasized upon the…
…more The Education World survey is conducted by the Delhi-based Centre for Research & Forecasting (C fore estb. 2000) – a market research and opinion poll company – which interviews…
Section 14 of NLSIU’s governing statute, the National Law School of India Act, 1986, mandates the appointment of a School Review Commission (‘SRC’) comprising three eminent educationists to review the…
…to freedom of movement as a fundamental right in every city, we have to make this right realisable by ensuring rights, and enabling conditions for a barrier free environment. We…
…ahead! For any other information, please write to Ms. Sowjhanya (sowjhanya@gmail.com) or Ms. Leeneshwari (leeneshwari@gmail.com) from the batch of 2012, or to Moments from the Reunion …
…authors are requested to submit their draft submissions to both the mail.nlsir@gmail.com and the Digital Commons Platform by creating an account here. For further instructions and clarifications for submissions on…
…early March. Panel of speakers: Dr. Betsy Rajasingh, LLB Vice Chair and Assistant Professor of Law, NLSIU Dr. Rahul Hemrajani, Assistant Professor of Law, NLSIU This information session is free…
…competition. Team Composition The representatives of the participating institutions for all purposes and for the entire duration of the competition shall comprise the following: 1 Faculty Coordinator/Advisor/NCC/NSS Officer 1 Student…
…of the BA LLB (Hons) programme that the University has admitted so far. Last year, the programme intake had increased from 120 to 180 students. The batch comprises students from…
…the talk The question of a city that is free from the shackles of caste lines is an integral aspect of anti-caste creative expression at least since the work of…
…of universals that shape the present world—an assumption that ideas such as Freedom, Democracy, Liberalism and the Free Market represent the only possible range of universal categories. These are used…
…services to the entire community. The launch of these services was initiated through a 45-minute webinar with Amaha which was attended by NLSIU faculty and staff. Speaking about the common…
…only one focusing exclusively on women survivors and their unique recovery needs. RAHI is a trauma-informed and trauma-sensitive organisation. Entry is free and open to all aged 18 and above….
…Prof. V. S. Mallar Memorial Legal Aid Competition 2022. The competition, being held under the Pan India Legal Literacy and Legal Awareness Programme, will take place over four months, commencing…
…Like Imagination, Khan and Tangerine Stoned. The EMC along with the Strawberry Fields Committee, carried out live streaming of the event on SkillBox. Entry Details Entry is free and open…
…States Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, Bangalore Dr. Ashok R Patil, Chair Professor, Chair on Consumer law and Practice, National Law School of India University, Bangalore Participants This webinar is open…
…Act Speaker: Hon’ble Dr. S.M. Kantikar, Member of National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, New Delhi 3:00 to 4:00 PM: Session 4 – Consumer Protection in E-Commerce: Reforms in India Speaker:…
…webinar series will also analyse comparison between CPA 2019 and CPA 1986 Act. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? The webinar series is open to Consumer Activists, NGOs, Academicians, Practitioners, Researchers, Government officials,…
…exceed 4000 words. 2) For each student participating in the competition, bona fide certificate from the institution of study clearly stating a) the programme of study, b) year of study,…
…Academic โช Assist the faculty in the delivery of academic programmes (both offline and online); โช Prepare learning aids, learning materials and practice questions; โช Review and update study materials…
…duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department head Research โช Collaborate with faculty on research and publications; โช Assist the faculty in on-going research projects/case writing; โช Conduct literature…
…(i.e compactors) and open stacks (i.e display bookshelves). Compactors are located in the Lower Ground Floor and the NAB basement, and are accessible for the Library staff. Digitisation: The University…
…of interest are human rights law, international law, and environmental law. However, I am open to teaching anything and as you may have already guessed by now, I love variety….
…of case hearings. Using an original dataset of all traffic cases heard in Pulaski County, Arkansas in 2019 and 2020, we examine whether decision fatigue affects case outcomes. We find…
…can get at NLS. I want to write research papers, participate in moots, debates and negotiation competitions, and become a part of the various committees of NLS. But my main…
…at the Australian Catholic University, Sydney. More recently, I was a senior research fellow at the Multiple Secularities Research Centre in the University of Leipzig, and at the Justitia Amplificata…
…they conceptualised in Chanakya’s philosophy? – Their relevance for current times must be analysed. Society, community organisation and decentralisation: A historical perspective on Chanakya’s literature on matters like local governance…
…research within and outside the university, comment on my peer’s research, and work as an associate editor for the National Law School Journal. These experiences have provided me with much-needed…
…rights, and opportunities in the online world. Platform: The panel discussion will be held on Zoom. Register here to participate: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XsyYSqIfQgOGhQPi7qyvSw It will also be Live on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/chennai.usconsulate Speakers:…
[Co-authored with Dipanwita Ghatak, Soham Sahoo and Varun Sharma] The practice of women eating after men is a common gender-inequitable food allocation mechanism among adults in Indian households and has…
…also question the idea of citizenship as inherently emancipatory, and consider what citizenship can look like when freed from the barbed wire borders of nation states. Lecture Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ5y07IRLfI …
…excellent pieces on disability laws and policies at the national and international level. This monumental work is a comprehensive exploration of the legal frameworks, policies, and jurisprudence surrounding disability rights….
Authors: Sairam Bhat and The Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research, and Advocacy (CEERA). This book focuses on administrative regulation in environmental law. It also focuses on climate change, and…
The chapter examines how Hindu nationalist social service organizations, specifically the Deseeya Seva Bharathi (DSB), reconfigured the religious conception of ‘seva’ to advance the project of constructing a Hindu social…
The theoretical grounding for building a modern nation is in the Constitution of India which provides the framework for the welfare state. The idea of modernity and ‘development’ as a…
Authors: Sairam Bhat, Centre for Environmental Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), NLSIU This book provides an insightful and holistic up-to-date perspective of the constitutional governance and legal framework in…
…a major copyright tussle with book publishers. The matter came to be titled Hachette Book Group, Inc. and others v. Internet Archive. This article examines the recent judgement of a…
Co-author: Madhulika T, research associate at the Centre for Labour Studies, NLSIU This article examines the Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill, 2024, recently proposed by the…
[Co-author: Madhulika T] The Karnataka Platform-Based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare), Bill 2024 has been favourably received by several commentators, but a closer inspection of the text of the…
…Chancellor, and other dignitaries at the event. Press Releases & Speeches Press Release – Convocation 2024 Convocation Speeches 2024 List of Gold Medalists Watch Live Stream https://www.youtube.com/live/HJmJB6EWhM0 Gallery …
…delivered the Convocation Address on the occasion. Watch the full video of the 28th Annual Convocation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXp4Z-UulX0&feature=youtu.be Press Release Medal Winners Notification 2020 Vice Chancellor’s Annual Report 2020 Convocation Address…
[Co-authored with Alok Verma] In the last decade, the Indian corporate landscape has undergone a significant transformation, particularly in terms of establishing rights that benefit stakeholders. These reforms are said…
…kind of collaborative comparative richness is so unique and unparalleled. And that co-comparativeness is only focused on equality law. That’s really, really unique. Often in comparative conferences, we’ve looked at…
…by academic experts, every article in their database is an authoritative guide to the current scholarship, containing original commentary and annotations. This bibliography focuses on the relationship between British colonialism…
…competition regimes elsewhere in the world, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) may distinguish between anti-competitive practices of trade associations and practices that facilitate and support competition in the country….
This paper asesses the impact of the Criminal Law Amendment Act, 2013 (CLA-2013) on rape adjudication, by examining 1635 rape judgments from trial courts of Delhi pronounced between 2013 and…
…the Chief Guest on the occasion and delivered the Convocation Address. More details available below: Press Release Medal Winners Notification Vice Chancellor’s Convocation Report Convocation Address – Excerpts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJQ9Q2mxcns …
…Tamil filmmakers are confronting the caste-glorification films of the past – but controversy is often quick to follow, and Tamil cinema’s history with caste is more complex than many recognise….
…problem based learning pedagogy but we must not forget that we are not just teaching to one market or another…” Watch the full video of the roundtable discussion below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6TBpgZ0Jws …
[with Vandana Dhoop] This article argues that the government’s decision to exclude anaemia as an indicator of women’s and children’s health from the National Family Health Survey, 2023–24 creates a…
This article examines the role of litigation as a powerful tool to create awareness about LGBTQI+ rights and effect social change….
Excerpt: “Seeing like a state, it is a piece of paper that carries the evidence of ‘being related’ to a partner and the blindness of law does not see the…
In this podcast episode, Dr. Sarasu Esther Thomas speaks to host Zubeda Hamid on the legal discrimination faced by single parents and other non-traditional families, and their struggle against the…
On 1 May 2023, the Supreme Court of India issued an order seeking to recall its own decision in Ritu Chhabaria vs Union of India upon the insistence of the…
…couples. It is also essential to understand the jurisprudential reasoning behind opening up the institution of marriage and extending the bundle of marital rights, benefits, and privileges to same-sex couples.”…
The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF) filed a plea against Google’s user choice billing system (UCB) in the Delhi High Court. The court asked the Competition Commission of India…
…as that of disabled advocate Moxa Kiran Thakker as a judge in the Gujarat High Court repudiate the theory that persons with disability are not competent enough to discharge responsibilities….
…Post Graduate Diploma Course on Cyber Laws and Cyber Forensics offered by the University. To watch the proceedings of the DSCI Excellence Awards 2021, click on the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BScsWQ83fsA…
…space in-between, characterised by narratives from women. By situating women’s narratives in relation to family, community, state, and international politics, the book explores the global-Indian interplay of discourses on FC/FGC…
…with competition legislation. The book provides an in-depth comparative analysis of the adoption and implementation continuum in India and Pakistan, the compatibility and legitimacy generated by the adoption process, and…
“Voices from across the queer spectrum are uniting to demand a legal provision for marriage…for the ‘bouquet of rights’ one can access through marriage: adoption, inheritance, maternity leave, taxes, joint…
…Competition Commission of India, and if this is likely to cause a dent in Google’s dominance in the Android market. On March 29, 2023, the NCLAT upheld a fine of…
…the context of company, competition, and insolvency laws. With the help of test suites i.e. precedents from Indian company, insolvency and competition law, this paper iterates a compelling justification for…
…(NLSIU), Bangalore Watch the full discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhZ1SUJUtFM&t=1700s&authuser=0 Organisers: For any queries, please write to Dr Anant Kamath, Assistant Professor, NIAS – or The VC Office, NLSIU – …
…Day Cleanse’ meal service in Bangalore and also conducted a number of talks and workshops around managing health through simple, daily practices. Please visit her website for more details: https://www.maribwellness.com/…
…at the 34th European Film Awards. Official trailer (with subtitles) available here Reviews: Sight and Sound, The Guardian and The Times Rotten Tomatoes: 100% approval See you all there! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErLD8P4VUjY&authuser=0…
…Forschung, 33] (Music Education: Concepts, Practices, and Political Dimensions). Essen (Die Blaue Eule), 112–131.ISBN 978-3 89924346 Blogs, Portals, Magazines, Newspapers https://understory.in/stories/listening-to-voices/ https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/how-healer-and-other-korean-dramas-quietly-deal-with-abandonment-possible-self-care-strategies-9689041.html Promises of the Kwai: Discovering voices that sing…
…in India calls for the adoption of a specific law’ published in Mint on October 28, 2021. https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/refugee-protection-in-india-calls-for-the-adoption-of-a-specific-law-11635353951190.html Policy paper titled ‘Refugee Protection in India in the Absence of Specific…
The Centre for Environment Law, Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), established in 1997, recently celebrated its 25th year at NLSIU! CEERA focuses on research and policy advocacy in the field…
…Medal Winners List Vice-Chancellor’s Report Convocation Address Watch the video of the convocation proceedings below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc3uK6zaoHE Previous Convocations 29th Convocation | 2021 In 2021, 866 degrees and 48 medals were…
…the editorial board for all their efforts in shaping up this Issue,” said the SLR team. You can find the Issue in the archives section of the SLR website: https://www.sociolegalreview.com/archives…
Looking at Article 31 and its initial amendments from a “law and development” perspective provides a critique of the current narrative of “conflict” and offers an alternative interpretation of its…
[with Vandana Dhoop] The recently released film, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani’ raises important questions about gender roles and stereotypes….
The Indian Evidence Act 1872 was a significant component of the legal codification project of colonial India. It aimed to consolidate scattered common law rules of evidence into an organized…
Earth Justice aims to create a new jurisprudence by advocating the ‘Rights of Nature’. It recommends the creation of a blueprint for a new set of rights which has found…
This is a review of Jyoti Nisha’s film, ‘Dr BR Ambedkar: Now & Then’. It argues that the documentary reverses the Brahminical gaze at multiple levels by standing firmly rooted…
…February 7, 2024 (11:59 pm). A detailed schedule will be shared with registered attendees ahead of the campus day. For queries or assistance, please write to Gallery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNmD6IlyDYU …
Despite considerable scholarly and other writing on the Manusmriti terming it regressive, especially in its denial of rights to women, the presence of Manu still looms large in our courts….
…The book is a tribute to Prof. Abdul Aziz, who has contributed extensively to research on decentralization. He also had the distinction of serving the first State Finance Commission in…
[co-edited with R. Krishnaswamy] This book explores the future of liberalism in India. It moves away from traditional approaches and draws upon resources from other disciplines – those subjects which…
…ties them together. Offering us a glimpse into the book, she reflects on what constitutes Indian liberalism and why a meaningful inquiry into the subject resists disciplinary boundaries. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBLkaBpBWmk …
Drawing on case studies from Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Australia, this book asks why law is central to public policy processes in the Global South. The essays argue…
…their seats by 10.30 AM. The venue is easily accessible by public transport, including the Sir M Visveswaraya (Central College) Metro Station. To RSVP, write to registrar’ Lecture Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdXBEinhmLM…
…contributes to literature on the impact of the pandemic from a gender perspective and also informs future legal and policy reform efforts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6upgNVLJkQ Sections of the book: The first section…
…is not overhauled, of course the system will have developed substantially from what we’ve seen in the past.” Watch the full video of her lecture here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSvlM09jLRo More about Claudia…
“Why should academic freedom be of any concern to the public?” This piece advocates for strengthening spaces for rigorous intellectual conversation in India. Focusing on the role of humanities research,…
…of Public Policy Nanditha Kalidoss | MPP 2014-16 Global Health Fellow Factly, India-Facebook Partnership Sukhbeer Singh | MPP 2015-17 Consultant, DAMU Smart City Mission, MoHUA For queries, contact: https://www.facebook.com/mpp.nlsiu/…
A record turnout of women voters in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections notwithstanding, the voting narratives across India remain gendered.
…in the country, the Burqa has emerged again as the vivid marker of Afghan women’s curtailed freedom in orientalist Western discourses that speak out against the Afghan ‘savagery’. Exploring how…
…and the grant of limited autonomy including exclusive rights over land and natural resources to certain communities. This chapter examines the politics surrounding the inclusion of minority rights within these…
…of interaction with industrial capital. Based on extensive ethnographic fieldwork in Howrah, the author examines the form of urbanism that is not linked to the city-form of spatial organisation, a…
…strengthening our administrative and research teams to deliver better outcomes. Research – Research activities have continued to expand with at least 20 active projects across law and the social sciences….
…are definitely similar when it comes to workload, but significantly diverge in their approaches to that workload. While you have pretty much complete autonomy in how you study for exams…
…Protection Comparative study of Product Liability in India with developed Countries Technological Advancements in Protection and Enforcement of Consumer Rights The sub-themes listed above are merely indicative and not exhaustive….