Articles by Shrutika Pandey
The usage decline in the Sugamya Bharat App raises concerns
This app is part of the Accessible India Campaign (AIC), launched by the social justice ministry’s empowerment of persons with disabilities department in 2015.
Published on Sep 14, 2024 08:15 AM IST
RG Kar case: Every suspect has the right to a lawyer irrespective of the crime
Why is it important that all parties in a criminal trial are represented? Can lawyers choose which cases they wish to represent?
Published on Aug 28, 2024 09:13 PM IST
Explained: Surat police and magistrate’s contempt of Supreme Court order
What is anticipatory bail, and what does it signify in the criminal legal process? How did the arrest lead to contempt of the Supreme Court’s order?
Published on Aug 14, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Union Budget: The path to disability justice hit by cut in budget allocation
A progressive legal framework and a strong, emerging movement for disability justice have led to reimagining existing infrastructure to ensure true inclusion
Published on Jul 31, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Disability justice crisis in Maharashtra, Bombay HC pulls up the state govt
The Maharashtra state government's implementation of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 has been inconsistent.
Published on Jul 19, 2024 08:00 AM IST
What are bail conditions, and how do they affect the accused person's rights?
The Supreme Court recently struck down bail conditions that required the accused to drop a pin on Google Maps and obtain a certificate from the country embassy.
Published on Jul 15, 2024 10:37 PM IST
Exercising mercy as a Constitutional duty: What is the law?
What does the law say about Presidential power to decide mercy pleas? How has this constitutional power developed over the years?
Published on Jun 18, 2024 08:06 PM IST
Tracing the United Nations’ and India’s commitment to disability rights
With a global disabled population of 70 million, constituting the world’s largest minority, the NDA’s third term presents a unique opportunity
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 06:57 PM IST
Re-evaluation of criteria of nursing admissions for PWDs
Delhi HC has directed the Indian Nursing Council to review its B.Sc. nursing admission policies, which have been criticised for being exclusionary towards PWDS.
Published on Jun 05, 2024 08:30 AM IST
The argument for expanding the open prison system in India
What are open prisons, what is their role in the justice system and why is this institution important for furthering the goals of criminal justice in society?
Published on May 27, 2024 11:06 PM IST
Why the SC’s decision to term NewsClick founder’s arrest “illegal” is important
Recently, Prabir Purkayastha, the founder and editor-in-chief of NewsClick, was released on bail after spending seven months in custody.
Published on May 21, 2024 08:19 PM IST
Largest democracy India’s NHRC should be a flagbearer for human rights. Is it?
India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is awaiting a decision regarding the accreditation of its "A status," which was put on hold last year.
Published on May 03, 2024 12:51 AM IST
Do prisoners have the right to vote?
As things stand, individuals within the confines of a prison are entitled to vote, but unrestricted mobility is a prerequisite to exercising voting rights
Published on Apr 23, 2024 08:20 PM IST
Who is an approver, and what does the century-old law protecting approvers say?
The arrested Delhi CM recently raised questions on the approvers in the liquor excise duty case the ED has charged him in. Here’s who an approver is
Published on Apr 11, 2024 09:05 PM IST
Sometimes, a body massager is just a body massager. (But what of when it’s not?)
Recently, the Bombay HC noted that body massagers cannot be classified as erotic toys. Does regulation of prohibited items clash with our right to privacy?
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 12:11 AM IST
Shortening the gap between bail and release
Recently, the Delhi HC expressed concerns about the delay in release by jail authorities of persons granted bail. Is a standardisation of procedures possible?
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 12:54 AM IST