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An article co-authored by Vidhi co-founder Debanshu Mukherjee and former fellow Karan Gulati has been published in the latest volume of the NLS Business Law Review! 🎉 The paper delves into sectoral #insolvency frameworks, using the Indian telecom sector as a case study. Given the sector's critical role in facilitating communication, supporting digital infrastructure, and driving economic growth, it’s essential to explore the need for tailored frameworks. Both the legislature and judiciary have echoed the call for such measures, highlighting their growing relevance in the Indian economy. Due to its significance and wide-ranging impact, understanding the applicability of sectoral insolvency frameworks becomes crucial. Read the full article here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d5zjGEKh Access the full volume here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d6qzi2xS #Insolvency #Law #CorporateLaw #InsolvencyFrameworks #Telecom #TelecomIndustry #TelecomIndia #Digital #Infrastructure #Legislature #Judiciary #Economy #IndianEconomy #EconomicGrowth

❓What does the Indian Constitution have to say about death and why should we care about it? ❓What should the law have to say about how we die? Vidhi's latest Great Cases episode "The Right to Die with Dignity: The Law in Practice" delves into Common Cause v Union of India, in which the Supreme Court of India recognised the right to die with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution and gave legal recognition to advance medical directives. The panel discussion focused on the legal journey that brought us to this landmark inflection point, how the medical and legal communities can better understand one another, and the broader legal, ethical, medical and societal issues surrounding end-of-life care. Watch the full discussion ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gC5qmuUz #EndofLifeCare #PalliativeCare #PalliumIndia #Healthcare #Health #MedicalLaw #DyingwithDignity #Ethics #Medical #LegalReform #Law #HealthLaw #India #IndianConstitution

The Right to Die with Dignity: The Law in Practice Please watch this important discussion on Common Cause v Union of India, in which the Supreme Court of India recognised the right to die with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution and gave legal recognition to advance medical directives. The discussion, part of a series organised by Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, focused on the legal journey that brought us to this landmark inflection point, how the medical and legal communities can better understand one another, and the broader legal, ethical, medical and societal issues surrounding end-of-life care. The panelists are Dr. R. K. Mani (Chairman, Critical Care Medicine and Pulmonology, Yashoda Super Specialty Hospital), Dr. Sushma Bhatnagar (Professor & Head Department of Onco-Ansesthesia, Pain and Palliative care, AIIMS, New Delhi), and Dr Parth Sharma (Community physician and Public health researcher). Dr. Dhvani Mehta (Co-Founder and Lead, Health, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy) moderated the discussion. Please watch and share: https://lnkd.in/gC5qmuUz

"This experience taught me a profound lesson: sometimes, despite the best intentions and all the legal safeguards in place, it’s impossible to help someone in the way they need. The legal system cannot always offer the relief people seek, especially when circumstances and evidence point in a different direction. While empathy fuels the desire to help, justice requires impartiality and adherence to the law." Writes Nimisha B. as she explored the lessons she learnt while practising before the Consumer Forum in her city. Read the complete blog here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dBnJk8z6  Write to us to share your experience with the legal system. 📩 Send your entries to jaldi@vidhilegalpolicy.in. #AccesstoJustice #ConsumerForum #ConsumerRights #Law #Legal #Justice #LawStudents #IndianLegalSystem #LawinIndia

🚨 #Hiring | 1 Senior Resident Fellow and 2 Research Fellows for Vidhi's Climate & Ecosystems team The Climate & Ecosystems team at Vidhi works to conserve species and ecosystems and ensure sustainable livelihoods by making environmental laws and policies effective, responsive, and relevant. If you are interested in undertaking high-quality legal and policy research on #forests, #biodiversity, #wildlife, #climate, and related ecosystems please apply through the portals linked below. Senior Resident Fellow ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dtkVdzWM Research Fellow ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dnQg3Cm4 🗓️ Deadline: 2nd February 2025 #PublicPolicy #Lawyers #LegalResearch #JobOpportunity #Careers #CareersinPolicy #CareersinLaw #LegalCareers #Research #PolicyJobs #LegalRoles #ClimatePolicy #ClimateCareers #CareersinPolicy #ResearchFellow #CareersinLaw

Trauma-informed design and security measures must be approached holistically. This involves the design of Court spaces considering both physical and psychological safety of all Vulnerable Witnesses including children, Persons with Disabilities and elderly persons. Designing spaces that feel open, inviting, and non-threatening and non-confrontational while ensuring that security measures are discreet and unobtrusive helps strike this balance. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d9N8kNpq #DesignForWellbeing #InclusiveSpaces #JusticeByDesign #InclusiveDesign #Accessibility #UniversalDesign #Courts #Architecture #Infrastructure #Law #India #Design #Judicial #Diversity #SpatialDesign #VulnerableWitnesses Brinda Sastry Shreya Shetty Bhagyalaxmi Madapur Abu bakar shaikh Gayatri Ganesh Milind D.P. Arun Kumar Akshatha Hariharan Rama Raghavan Priyamvadha Shivaji Shreya Tripathy 369 Ochre Studio

🚨#hiring | We are looking to expand our Law and Technology team in New Delhi! Vidhi is looking to hire a Senior Resident Fellow for its #research work on legal and policy issues emerging from leveraging technology for the public good. If you are interested in undertaking high-quality legal research, analysis and drafting, please apply through the portal on our website ⤵ 🌐 https://lnkd.in/d7pM4nQe 🗓 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 to the 10th of January 2025 #Hiring #PolicyJobs #PublicPolicy #Lawyers #LegalResearch #JobOpportunity #Careers #CareersinPolicy #CareersinLaw #LegalCareers #Research

"The Constitution was created by flesh-and-blood human beings, put into operation by flesh-and-blood human beings, and its interpretation debated by flesh-and-blood human beings. It was not handed down to us, it was not forced on us, and it was not mindlessly adopted from somewhere else. It is three things: a reflection of the long freedom struggle, a charter for India's future, and an operating manual to help India survive difficult times." Alok Prasanna Kumar, co-founder of Vidhi, writes for the Deccan Herald in his article, "Let's debate the Constitution, not deify it." Read the full article here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gxVaYzTf #India #IndianConstitution #Samvidhaan #Constitution #DeccanHerald

At the Data For India event, Shreya Tripathy and Jyotika Randhawa shared insights from JALDI's seven-year journey of working with judicial data. Their presentation highlighted some of the key data-driven projects undertaken by JALDI and outlined the challenges experienced in handling judicial data. The event brought together organizations engaged in judicial data initiatives to foster the exchange of experiences and insights. #Data #LegalData #PublicData #PrivateData #OpenData #DataForIndia

The NUJS Constitutional Law Society at the National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata in collaboration with the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, invites you to participate in the 11th edition of the DD Basu Essay Competition on the theme ⤵️ "Understanding Delimitation in India: Constitutional Controversies and Challenges." #Delimitation is the process of redrawing the boundaries of electoral constituencies and plays a pivotal role in ensuring equitable representation in India’s democracy. It also raises complex questions about #federalism, #political #representation, and representative #democracy. This competition provides a platform for participants to delve into these critical issues, analyze constitutional challenges, and propose innovative thoughtful reforms. Through this initiative, we aim to encourage fresh perspectives on delimitation, foster intellectual engagement, and spark original ideas for reform. Submit your essays to explore the nuances of India’s delimitation framework and stand a chance to win several prizes! For detailed guidelines, please see the poster and submission instructions below. Let your ideas contribute to shaping the future of India’s democracy! #LawSchool #LawStudents #Competition #Legal #LegalWriting #Law #Census #DelimitationinIndia #IndianLaw #Constitution #India #Policy #PublicPolicy #LegalPolicy #Politics