PERIOD LEAVES VS RIGHT TO EQUALITY

by- Tanya Arora Menstruation has always been a taboo, even in the 21st century India. It is a topic that has been shoved in the corner and preferred to be wrapped in black plastic bag than being talked about openly. Hence, it wasn’t a surprise when Zomato’s move to grants period leaves was not accepted...

NEGLECTING THE NEGLECTED? COPYRIGHT AND DISABILITY RIGHTS AMIDST COVID-19

by- Barasha Borthakur Copyright may seem unrelated in the times of pandemic. But with the closure of schools, universities and educational institutions, the education system seems to have migrated to online classes. To adjust to this situation, study materials are being shared on digital platforms, lectures are delivered live, and platforms are used to deliver...

Violence Against Disabled Children Vis-à-Vis Analyzing Their Mental Trauma: Why India Needs to Act Now?

by- Dhawal Tomer and Astutya Prakhar  Introduction The violence against children with disabilities is a contemporary and growing global public health issue and also is a breach of the children’s rights (human right). This is also a risk factor for significant adverse health and social consequences and is thus discuss within the Sustainable Development Goals...

A Comparative Analysis of India’s definition of Disability

by- Vanya Agarwal  Introduction India enacted The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 (henceforth the 2016 Act) in consonance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This lead to the repealing of Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995 (henceforth 1995 Act). This article...