Centre for Justice, Law and Society (CJLS)

The Centre for Justice, Law & Society at Jindal Global Law School is 15 years old. Initially founded as one of the pioneering research centers at JGLS in 2009, CJLS has consistently addressed contemporary issues at the intersection of law, justice, society, and marginalization in South Asia. In the past 15 years, we have had the privilege of learning and unlearning from various scholars, activists and movements, including the Trans Movement, among others. This journey has been one of humility and enrichment, as we continuously engage with diverse perspectives and experiences. Our work over the past decade and a half have been made possible through the invaluable contributions of our partners and collaborators, comprising scholars, activists, communities, students, artists and many colleagues at JGU and outside. The collective efforts have played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the Centre. We would like to express our gratitude to each one of you for making this possible. In commemoration of our journey, we will host a series of events, including talks by distinguished scholars worldwide, our flagship symposium in March and October, lecture series, consultations, workshops and other initiatives aimed at fostering critical discourse on issues of law, justice and critique.

The JGLS Research Deans’ Office (RDO) is excited to announce that an article authored by 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 (𝐃𝐫.) Dipika Jain, Professor and Vice Dean (Research), Vice Dean (Clinical Legal Education, Jindal Global Law School) and Director, Centre for Justice, Law and Society (CJLS) at Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), titled, “𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭: 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢-𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞” has been published by 𝐅𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐲, a SAGE Journals Publication (Q1 #SCOPUS-indexed Journal).   Nation-wide organised protests by Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs), arguably the backbone of India’s fragmented healthcare system, form a watershed moment in feminist protest in India by centring demands for the regularisation of their ‘voluntary’ and undercompensated work. This distinct subaltern group (the ASHAs) engages with the state through dynamic political protest.   In this article, Prof. (Dr.) Jain critically explores the protest strategies adopted by ASHAs to better understand feminist protest on the Indian political landscape. She adopts a reflexive method of inquiry by unpacking how ASHA policy perpetuates institutional patterns of gender-based occupational segregation and how ASHAs, in turn, navigate and respond to these challenges. Somewhere between victimhood and agency, ASHA workers have reclaimed a site of struggle and resistance. Indeed, in the face of gender-based discrimination, ASHA workers are agitating on their own terms. A postcolonial feminist lens allows us to explore the axes of resistance adopted by ASHAs, including their medium of protest, which offers a space for different performative strategies: the self-sustained and self-contained leadership and mobilisation in which ASHAs reject gender-based stereotypes, exclusion, disadvantage and discrimination; and the use of protest to build sites of resistance, solidarity and negotiation. This theoretical framework offers valuable insight by shifting focus away from judicial strategies and towards ASHA workers as ‘protesters’ and as authors of their own narrative.   We are extremely proud of Prof. (Dr.) Jain’s achievement, and hope that you critically engage with her work and find it informative!   This article is available at: https://lnkd.in/gn-uE_92   Dipika Jain Prabhash Ranjan Saloni Khanderia Anmol Jain Anujay Shrivastava Nayanika Majumdar Parth Maniktala Saksham Shukla (he/him)🏳️🌈 Sanjana Hooda Shahla Nigar   O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) Centre for Justice, Law and Society (CJLS) JGU Research Scopus: an eye on global research #asha #feminist #anticapitalist #careworker #collectivisation #protest #gender #segregation #discrimination

We are delighted to invite you to the Third CJLS Law and Justice Scholar Lecture, hosted by the Centre for Justice Law and Society (CJLS), Jindal Global Law School on Monday, January 6th, 2025. Vqueeram is our Law & Justice Visiting Scholar, 2024-25 and is currently teaching the Trans Justice Clinic at Jindal Global Law School.       Vqueeram’s lecture is titled “Notes on A Trans Otherwise”. The details of the lecture are as follows:-   Time:  5:00PM- 6:30PM  Venue: JGU International Academy, Taj Mahal Hotel, Man Singh Road, New Delhi    Vikramaditya Sahai is a teacher and writer. Over the last ten years, they have taught in disciplines as varied as gender studies, development studies, literary arts, and at law schools. In their writing, they have been thinking about transness and sexuality in relation to law, fantasy and the stuff of life and living. They live and love in Delhi. You may register for the lecture through the link attached here: https://lnkd.in/gbvKuFZc We hope to see you there!

On 13th December, Professor Dipika Jain, Director CJLS, was invited as a speaker for CREA’s annual Disability, Sexuality and Rights Institute. At the session, Professor Jain discussed intersectionality and oppression with the participants. The Institute employs a rights-based approach and practical action models,with a strong focus on initiatives by activists to address disability justice in practice with an intersectional lens. The course is mainly designed and taught by leading academics and activists in the disability rights field. It was an amazingly interactive session, yet another opportunity to learn and unlearn from amazing participants. Anmol Diwan Ahana Bag Harikartik Ramesh Radhika Nair Ataliya Kalam Sneha Mukherjee (she/her) Tavleen Kaur Saluja Vrishti S.

This Human Rights Day, SRHM, CJLS and the Centre for Research on Environment, Health and Population Activities (CREHPA), Nepal hosted a special webinar to take stock of the evidence in the continuing fight for Abortion Rights in South Asia. This webinar served as the launch of the SRHM Special Collection, 'The continuing fight for abortion rights: Taking stock of the evidence’. Professor Dipika Jain spoke about the complexity of abortion laws in countries in South Asia, exceptions, if any, to the laws, and the existing legislative frameworks, setting context from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Nepal, especially with regard to the role can evidence play in driving change in policy reforms, abortion laws, and improve access to abortion services. The webinar was insightful and brought together a fantastic panel from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Nepal, and was fantastically moderated by the wonderful Shermila Antony. The incredible line-up included: 1.        Shermila Antony Perera Lawyer and Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 2.        Anand Tamang Director at CREHPA, Nepal 3.        Psymhe Wadud (She/Her), Lecturer, Department of Law, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh 4.        Dr. Sana Durvesh Deputy General Manager Programs, Greenstar Social Marketing, Pakistan 5.        Jasmine George Lawyer, and Co-Founder of Vipasyin, India Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters CREHPA

Bi-Annual Team Retreat: Celebrating Achievements, Growth, and Inspiration!   On December 6th, 2024, we came together for our Bi-Annual Team Treat, and what a fantastic day it turned out to be! We warmly welcomed our newest team members, fostering a sense of belonging in our ever-evolving family.   The day began with an exciting icebreaker, setting a lively tone for what followed. Each team member shared project updates, showcasing their dedication and the strides made in our work. A moment of pride? Concluding 126 legal aid cases!   The highlight of the day was an  enriching session by Prof. Nupur Chowdhury on Research Methods and Publications. Her insights emphasized the responsibility of a good scholar, explored the politics of knowledge production, and delved into the process of publication—all while engaging us in a deeply interactive and thought-provoking discussion.   We also reflected on 15 incredible years of the Centre, celebrating milestones, breakthroughs, and our collective journey of advocacy, scholarship, reflexive pedagogy and work ahead. This was followed by a stimulating discussion about the readings for our monthly group, further fueling our commitment to critical dialogue and unlearning.   A day filled with laughter, fun, and absolute chaos (the good kind!). Got to bond with colleagues, share stories, and dive into new ideas and interests together. Here's to more days like this—where work feels less like work and more like a journey of discovery with wonderful people.   Grateful for this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow as a team. Here's to the transformative work we've done and the impactful journeys ahead!   #TeamTreat #15YearsOfImpact #LegalAid #KnowledgeProduction #ScholarlyGrowth #CentreHighlights Dipika Jain Anmol Diwan Ahana Bag Vrishti S. Radhika Nair Tavleen Kaur Saluja Ataliya Kalam Harikartik Ramesh Sneha Mukherjee (she/her)

Happening Today!! Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters CREHPA Dipika Jain Anmol Diwan Anand Tamang

This Human Rights Day, SRHM and the Centre for Justice, Law and Society (CJLS) at the Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), India and the Centre for Research on Environment, Health and Population Activities (CREHPA), Nepal are hosting a special webinar to take stock of the evidence in the continuing fight for Abortion Rights in South Asia. This webinar serves as the launch of the SRHM Special Collection, 'The continuing fight for abortion rights: Taking stock of the evidence' which is ONLINE NOW: https://lnkd.in/dYjuQyrJ Date & Time: December 10, 2024 03:30 PM IST REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/dC3brf4q We look forward to your particpation in the webinar! Anand Tamang Psymhe Wadud (She/Her) Dr. Sana Durvesh Jasmine George Shermila Antony Perera Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters CREHPA

Ahana Bag, Research and Litigation Associate, and Tavleen Kaur Saluja, Graduate Research and Litigation Fellow, presented on Provisions of The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 & Rules, 2020 in the One Day Awareness Program organised by the National Institute of Social Defence, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, GOI, in collaboration with India HIV/AIDS Alliance. The Program was for NGO and CBO functionaries working towards the Welfare of Transgender Community. Dipika Jain Anmol Diwan Sneha Mukherjee (she/her) Radhika Nair Harikartik Ramesh Ataliya Kalam Vrishti S.

🎤 You can register now for our South Asia regional webinar - 'The Continuing Fight for Abortion Rights in South Asia: Taking Stock of the Evidence', happening on December 10, 2024 at 15:30 IST! SRHM in collaboration with Centre for Justice, Law and Society (CJLS), Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), India and Centre for Research on Environment, Health, and Population Activities, i.e., CREHPA, Nepal will be hosting this webinar, where a line up of expert speakers will explore the current state of #AbortionRights and how to use rights- and evidence-based knowledge to advance access to #SafeAbortion as a matter of sexual and #ReproductiveJustice and the respect, protection and fulfilment of fundamental #HumanRights. This event will also mark the launch of SRHM's Special Collection on Abortion, comprising important articles on women’s experiences, policies and politics of abortion, criminalization and legal matters, health systems and services, technological advances, the needs and rights of marginalized populations and emerging challenges. We will share the speaker details soon! Ahana Bag Dipika Jain Register here: https://lnkd.in/dC3brf4q