EVERYDAY JUSTICE
Consumer Rights
In this series, we delve into the essential provisions and background of the Consumer Protection Act 2019, a legislation designed to safeguard consumer rights. Our aim is to unravel the intricacies of this act and provide practical action points for the average consumer. By enhancing understanding and awareness, we empower individuals to effectively exercise their rights and protect their interests in the marketplace.
by Rachit Sharma
Child Rights Briefs: While there has been constitutional provision to protect the rights of the weaker section, often lack of a clear understanding of those rights has stymied the enforcement of these laws. In this series we have looked at the background and provisions of these laws as well as identified action points that would help the average user understand how to employ these rights.
by Rachit Sharma
Overcrowding of prisons has been a long standing human rights issue with poor living conditions, lack of resources and basic facilities. In the context of a pandemic such as COVID-19, where the risk of contagion endangers the health and life of the population there is a larger onus on the State to ensure health and sanitation and prevent overcrowding of prisons. In this series we look at the problem of overcrowding of prisons, the human rights concerns it raises and narrow our focus on the statistics and situation in India along with highlighting certain policy initiatives that can tackle this issue.
by Sakunkan Neesung
Domestic Violence: The COVID-19 pandemic and its related lock downs have led to a disturbing situation of an alarming rise in cases of domestic violence worldwide. In this series we look at what constitutes crime and it’s different aspects along with the laws in India and civil society initiatives around the world to counter it. #EverydayJustice
by Sakunkan Neesung
Cybercrime: The COVID-19 pandemic has presented many new challenges and amplified other existing ones. In this week’s series we take a look at rising #cybercrime and #digitalsafety concerns in the context of the pandemic and the corresponding legal remedies and steps to keep oneself safe.
by Sakunkan Neesung