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In this episode of the LAOT Podcast, @arnavsmathur21 and Angad Singh Ahuja speak with @_YogendraYadav (psephologist, social activist and politician) about India's Special Intensive Revision, the most contested voter list exercise since independence.
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In this episode of the LAOT Podcast, @arnavsmathur21 speaks with Prof. Mark Tushnet (William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Law Emeritus at @Harvard_Law) about the intricacies of modern constitutionalism.
YouTube - youtu.be/mYXJ4LP5bSk
Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/3Ov…
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With @LAOT_Blog, a conversation about the constitutional questions raised in the ongoing religious freedom reference before the 9 judge bench of the Supreme Court:
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All the legal documentation in the Article 370 case can be accessed here:
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📢 My first book, ‘Being Hindu, Being Indian: Lala Lajpat Rai’s Ideas of Nationhood’, will be out with @PenguinIndia in early 2024! I explore LLR’s attempt to square Hindu identity with an inclusive Indian one, & argue that his nationalism is distinct from Savarkar’s…
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Bhatt: Two aspects of every court decision are: the identification of value within the constitution (normative content); and the direction of its implementation. In the first aspect, the Court is guided but not limited by it. The Constitution is not an end in itself but a tool.
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Bhatt: It is most evident there is no straitjacket formula for constitutional interpretation. What is certain is the safeguarding of rights and interpreting them to keep up with changing times.
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Bhatt: Evolving standards of constitutional morality—20 years ago, decriminalizing adultery was seen as far-fetched. However, that changed with Joseph Shine. The same goes for abortion. Various avtars of the MTP Act is an example of this.
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Bhatt: The struggle between constitutionalism and populism is an immense roadblock. The true mettle of a judge is tested in such cases. Their ability to do what is right, and not what is popular or easier.
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Bhatt: The shift in society's thinking, which is reflected in the judgement of the Court. Example: NALSA judgment: milestone decision furthering the dignity of the individual (expanded to include a growing list of requirements).
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Bhatt: Evolving jurisprudence is not whimsical. It relies on rules of interpretation, background and history of the law and reconciling it with the needs of the time. Constitutional interpretation in this manner, recognizes the dynamic contours of rights.
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Bhatt: Bommai had profound implications on center-state relations, but the Court saw it as necessary. The power of judicial review is a manifestation of the separation of powers. The scope of this power has been subject to intense political contestation.
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Bhatt: Scholars try to draw an analogy with the USA in terms of interpretation. This is a reductive approach. In contrast to the US, India has a diverse pool of judges. When they speak as a court, it is an exercise in unity.
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#CourtsandConstitution2023: The Courts and Constitution Conference in collaboration with Azim Premji University (@azimpremjiuniv) has kicked off at NALSAR. It promises to be an amalgamation of doctrinaire excellence and access to the finest legal thinkers of our time!
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I attempt to address why the referral order is a historic moment in death penalty in India.
Really grateful to @neet_tweeting for her detailed reviewing & for the many lessons I could learn from her in the process.
Thanks a lot @LAOT_Blog for the support!
#NewPost: In an order dated 19 September 2022, the Supreme Court for the first time in 42 years has referred issues relating to capital sentencing to a Constitution bench. (1/n)
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We are extremely delighted to share that our article titled ‘Time to Rethink Criminalisation of Abortion? Towards a Gender Justice Approach’ by Dipika Jain published in Volume 12(1) of our Journal has been cited by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India.
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We are extremely glad to inform you that the Public Policy Group is facilitating a talk for the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) on the issues pertaining to “Human Rights Situation in Tibet” at the M.K. Nambyar SAARCLAW Centre on 3rd August, 2022 at 4 PM.
ALT We are extremely glad to inform you that the Public Policy Group is facilitating a talk for the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD) on the issues pertaining to “Human Rights Situation in Tibet” at the M.K. Nambyar SAARCLAW Centre on 3rd August, 2022 at 4 PM.
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Subject to reading the full judgment, here's a quick explainer of the SC's pronouncement:
1. To constitute money laundering, mere possession or use of proceeds of crime w/o projecting it as untainted is an offence.
#PMLA #PMLAExplained
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Feeling a little blah at the end of the work week? Maybe this article will snap you right back!🫰🏾
First published by @LAOT_Blog, this piece by Amrita Vasudevan considers the implications of adopting a risk-based approach to regulating AI in India.
🔗 responsibletech.in/post/regu…
ALT Black background with white illustrations of heads with colourful speedometers inside the heads in the brain area. Black text with red overlay says “Regulating AI in India: Of Outcomes & Processes”
