CLPR has conducted qualitative and quantitative research on discrimination faced by persons at the intersection of caste with gender, gender identity and disability. We presented the preliminary findings of the study on 21 November 2018 at a consultation organised with community members and other stakeholders. CLPR intends to prepare and publish a detailed report on the methodology and results of the study shortly.
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Dalits see the apex court’s order on SC/ST Act as a dog whistle to destroy the law
Sudhir Krishnaswamy writes for The Print on the judgement in Dr. Subhash Kashinath Mahajan vs. The State of Maharashtra. Sudhir reviewed and assessed the judgment and public reaction to it. He argues that this case is bad in law and does not meet the standards of judicial decision making.
A Critique of the Draft Equality Bill
This article is a comment on the Draft Equality Bill, 2016 drafted by Tarunabh Khaitan. It focuses on two central issues. The first is the very concept of equality the Bill propounds and its conflict with other rights guaranteed under the Constitution. The other, is the standard of judicial review envisaged under the bill. It casts doubt on the premise that a court centric model of achieving equality is the best way to achieve equality in a country where millions do not have access to justice.
Grace Banu Ganesan v. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors.
This Public Interest Litigation seeks the implementation of horizontal reservations for transgender and intersex persons…
KMV Monalisa & Ors. v. State of Telangana & Ors.
In 2018, Ashira Law filed a Public Interest Litigation before the High Court of Telangana on behalf of transgender rights activists seeking implementation of the Supreme Court’s directions in NALSA v. Union of India.
National Federation of the Blind v. BMTC & Ors.
This Public Interest Litigation was filed by the National Federation of the Blind (Petitioner) in the interest of persons with blindness, under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (“RPD Act”). The petition challenged Circular No. 469/2018 dated 06.06.2018 (“Impugned Circular”) issued by the Respondent No. 1, Bangalore Municipal Transport Corporation (“BMTC”), by which the facility of free passes for Vajra (Volvo) buses to persons with total blindness was withdrawn.
PIL Challenging the Constitutionality of the Telangana Eunuchs Act, 1919
On behalf of three transgender activists, CLPR, represented by Jayna Kothari and Disha Chaudhari, filed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the constitutional validity of the Telangana Eunuchs Act, 1919 in the Andhra Pradesh High Court at Hyderabad.
22nd
Mar 2019
CLPR Occasional Talks #18 | Dr Annapurna Waughray | Caste Discrimination & Equality Law in the UK
Venue Centre for Law and Policy Research, Dona Cynthia Apartments, Primrose Road, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru - 560025
Time 5.00 PM to 6.30 PM
On 22nd March, CLPR's Occasional Talks series continues with a short lecture led by Dr. Annapurna Waughray: Caste Discrimination and Equality Law in the UK - Public Discourse and Legal Change.
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Nov 2018
Consultation on Policy Brief on Reservation for Transgender Persons, as well as Preliminary Findings on Intersectionality Research
Venue CLPR Office
Time 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
CLPR is holding a consultation with community members about reservation for transgender persons in public employment and education according to the mandates in NALSA, as well as presenting its preliminary findings on an intersectionality research on gender, caste, gender identity and disability
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Oct 2018
Conversations on Caste Discrimination in South India
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Venue Indian Social Institute, Bengaluru
Time 10 AM
22nd
Sep 2018
Paper presentation at Tamil Nadu National Law University, Trichy
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Venue Tamil Nadu National Law University, Trichy
Time 10 AM
CNN
Teenager beheaded in southern India in caste-based violence
The beheading of a 13 year old girl in Tamil Nadu is another example of caste based violence perpetuated against women. In this article CNN quotes Jayna Kothari who argues for looking at these crimes in an intersectional way: as caste and gender based violence.
Implementation of Legislation Addressing Gender Injustice in Tamil Nadu, Pt 3: POSH
We analyse the implementation of the POSH Act in Tamil Nadu. The Act aims to prevent the sexual harassment of women in the workplace. The Social Welfare Department of Tamil Nadu reports that only 1317 of the several lakh workplaces have established mandatory Internal Complaints Committees.
Implementation of Legislation Addressing Caste-Based Discrimination in Andhra Pradesh: POA Act
We analyse the implementation of several salient features of the Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Castes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 in the state of Andhra Pradesh. We note a high rate of pendency and low rates of conviction, despite the prevalence of caste-specific practices such as the Devadasi system and Manual Scavenging.
Implementation of Legislation Addressing Gender Injustice in Tamil Nadu, Pt 2: PCMA
Is the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 (PCMA) being successfully implemented in Tamil Nadu? In 2009, the State framed rules regarding the monitoring and reporting of instances of child marriage by detailing the responsibilities of CMPOs and appointing ‘Panchayat Level Core Committees’ to assist CMPOs.
Implementation of Legislation Addressing Gender Injustice in Tamil Nadu, Pt 1: POCSO
We analyse the implementation of the POCSO Act in the State of Tamil Nadu. There appear to be various issues with its implementation in Tamil Nadu, such as the frequent use of the two-finger test by doctors examining the victims of sexual offences. The Supreme Court has established that the test violates the right to privacy, nevertheless it is frequently used in Tamil Nadu.