Sudhir Krishnaswamy and Deekshitha Ganesan write for the National Law School of India Review, about the consistently high under-trial detention rate in India. Breaking down an empirical study by the Centre for Law and Policy Research, they focus on bail decision making at the pre-trail stage and the natural of the offence as a substantive legal factor.
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We conduct research and collaborate with various state agencies to develop sound policies for the development of well-planned urban living spaces.
‘Does the First-Past-the-Post System Still Make Sense for India?’
CLPR associate Kruthika R, writes for TheWire about the FPTP electoral system and why it was chosen in the first place. Looking at the arguments for and against the system as opposed to one of proportional representation and transferable votes, she assesses whether they still stand in today’s context.
‘A half-written promise’ | Jayna Kothari, Maya Unnithan & Siri Gloppen on Reproductive Rights
Jayna Kothari, Maya Unnithan and Siri Gloppen note how political parties have been virtually silent on sexual and reproductive rights policy, in the on-going 2019 general election. They urge political parties to “steer the public debate to [often overlooked] crucial issues”.
Education and the 2019 Elections – Is it a Crucial Point? (Kannada)
Prajavani carries Dolashree Mysoor’s piece on the BJP and INC’s education vision in Kannada. Mysoor analyzes the election manifestos of the BJP and INC and asks, “what do political parties have in store for school education in 2019?”
Citizens Action Group vs State of Karnataka
The Citizens Action Group has filed the present petition by way of Public Interest Litigation…
Brigade Enterprises Limited & Anr v State of Karnataka & Ors.
This is a petition in which CLPR is representing a wildlife conservationist Mr. D.V. Girish,…
D V Girish & Ors. vs State of Karnataka & Ors.
This is an Appeal filed by the 4 appellants who are wildlife conservationists, against the…
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Jun 2019
Crime Victimisation Survey Workshop | Azim Premji University
Venue Bangalore International Centre, CA Site, No. 7, 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560071
Time 10 AM to 4:45 PM
On 8th June this Saturday, Prof. Sudhir Krishnaswamy will present on the Karnataka Crime Victim Survey at Azim Premji University's workshop on the same. Organised by their Centre for Constitutional and Legal System Reform, the workshop will involve 5 sessions on victimisation, safety, lessons to learn from and strategies for the future.
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Apr 2019
Janaagraha | Governing Cities: Reflections from South Africa and India
Venue Omidyar Network, SKAV 909, 15th floor, Richmond Circle, Bengaluru 560001
Time 4 PM to 6.30 PM
On Monday 29th April, CLPR's Sudhir Krishnaswamy and Mathew Idiculla will discuss the Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill at the Governing Cities consultation. In addition, Andrew Boraine will speak about urban governance in Cape Town. In particular, he will dicuss the Western Cape Economic Development Partnership, of whom he is the CEO. The consultation takes place at Omidyar Network.
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Feb 2019
Unbox 2019 | The Burgeoning City
Venue Bangalore International Centre (BIC), Domlur, Bengaluru - 560071
Time 10.30 AM to 11.30 AM
CLPR Research Consultant Mathew Idiculla will speak at Unbox 2019. He will sit on the "Burgeoning City" panel with Pavan Srinath, Anjali Mohan and Prem Chandavarkar. What would cities of the future look like and what role can the citizens play to help our cities from bursting at the seams?
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Dec 2018
Workshop on The Future of Urban Governance in India
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Venue Centre for Law and Policy Research D6, Donna Cynthia,35, Primrose Road,Craig Park Layout, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025
Time 9:30 A.M - 5:30 P.M
Mongabay
[Book Review] The stories of our roots
In a recent interview about their book, Harini Nagendra and Seema Mundoli speak of joined efforts with colleagues from CLPR to “change the narrative of urban ecology by looking at economic growth and development through environment protection.”
The Hindu
Multiple Solutions for a Better Bengaluru
The Hindu quotes Sudhir Krishnaswamy on retired bureaucrat V. Balasubramanian’s proposal for a separate Bengaluru Metropolitan Council at the Bengaluru Metropolitan Region level.
Live Mint
Flawed Electoral Roll Inclusion a Likely Reason for Low Voter Turnout in Bengaluru, Chennai
Live Mint quotes Sudhir Krishnaswamy in commentary on “abysmal” voter turnout. Points to constituency demarcation and flawed voter roll preparation.
TheLeaflet
End of ‘face value’ in senior designation, towards transparency in legal elevation
The Karnataka High Court example amply demonstrates that the new process of senior designation gives confidence to the young lawyers without ‘connections’ in the legal profession. It gives them hope that if they are deserving, no one can take away their opportunity to be one day considered for the senior designation. Conferral of this distinction has been duly democratised
Noted women rights and child rights lawyer Jayna Kothari — who has worked with Jaising in the past — has also been designated as a senior advocate.
Comments on the Karnataka Budget: Urban Development and Infrastructure
On February 8, 2018, Chief Minster H.D. Kumaraswamy presented the Karnataka state budget for the financial year 2019-20. In this short comment in Prajavani, Mathew Idiculla analyses the urban development and infrastructure components of the state budget. He argues that though there are no trailblazing ideas on urban development in this budget, an overall emphasis on sustainability and public transportation is positive. The proposals for a “Bengaluru Mobility Scheme” and a “Parking Rules and Implementation Policy” are particularly noteworthy.
The Abidjan Principles | Adoption Conference | Ensuring the Right to Education
On 12-13 February 2019, human rights and education experts from around the world will meet in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire at the Adoption Conference of the Abidjan Principles. They will review the final text of the Principles, following which, the Principles will be adopted. The Abidjan Principles are a set of guiding principles aimed at ensuring that States guarantee the right to education, during a time where private actors are increasingly more involved in the delivery of education.
Constitutional Local Government @ 25 | The Future of Urban Governance in India | Agenda
Constitutional Local Government @ 25 The Future of Urban Governance in India Centre for Law…
Presentation at the IGSSS National Roundtable – “Looking Back at 25 years: A Review of the 74th Amendment”
(Mathew Idiculla gave a talk on 12th November 2018 at UTC on the 74th Amendment…