Human Rights and Law Unit (HRLU), focuses on securing human rights through various programmes including research, training, networking and advocacy. The unit works for the rights of the priority groups as envisioned in the “vision and mission” of the Indian Social Institute. It focuses specifically on dalits, tribals, women, children, minorities and the marginalized sections of the society.

Since its inception, though the unit is engaged in securing better protection and promotion of human rights particularly for people belonging to the oppressed groups of society, it does not limit its activities to the strict confines of human rights and law alone. Through a process of synergy, it has been able to widen its range of activities from mere human rights and legal awareness education, counseling and advocacy to the complex problem of advancing the rights issues involving research, discourse and networking with similar thinking individuals and organizations nationally and internationally. Therefore, it is an endeavor to address human rights concerns in various state policies, projects and the implications of the same in the social and economic life of people in general and the marginalized in particular. The Unit works towards the empowerment of marginalized groups through capacity-building on a wide range of human rights issues. As part of these overall goals, the Unit has been working with people’s movements, especially in the area of development induced displacement, like displacement caused by mining and projects in the energy sector, creation of infrastructure and special economic zones; and the consequent depletion of livelihood of especially the marginalized groups resulting in hunger and even hunger deaths. The Unit is also involved in the issue of right to life, livelihoods and shelter for victims of demolition of slums in various places of the National Capital Region. The Unit works with various urban grassroots organizations and movements on the human rights concerns of the urban poor. The Unit also participates and supports various local organizations and initiatives in the area of human rights inquiry and advocacy in atrocities against dalits, tribals, minorities and other marginalized communities.

Besides the independent engagement of the Unit, efforts are also made to network with other organizations by way of providing space for them to get together at the Institute and organize joint campaigns for the rights of the marginalized among all sections of society. This area needs to be strengthened. The methods of reviewing the human rights situation create an assessment cycle where a problem is identified, addressed or prevented by various initiatives and the impact of those initiatives are again monitored to ensure their continued effectiveness.

The Unit’s goal is to be with victims of human rights violations, build local capacity and transfer knowledge and expertise to citizens and to encourage and equip them to use domestic legal and human rights mechanisms so that they can take action on their own behalf. The ultimate objective of the Unit is to create a culture of respect for human rights where all human rights are respected by all persons and institutions so that a social order could be ushered wherein freedom, fellowship, justice, equality and truth are established.

Through its involvement in the slums of Delhi and the various legal and community health education programs conducted, an attempt is made to empower the marginal people of the city so that they are enabled to demand their rights and rightful place in the society. Also this year we have planned for a training cum capacity building workshop at Gaya, Bihar, as a follow-up of the project “Development, Democracy and Conflict: Studying Land Acquisition for Mining and the Resistance Movements in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh,” in keeping with the recommendation of the Governing Body in the last couple of years.

Ongoing Research Projects

1. Development, Democracy and Conflict: Studying Land Acquisition for Mining and the Resistance Movements in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh.

The dominant paradigm of development under liberalization-privatization-globalization involves the depletion of non-renewable natural resources, especially through mining. The present political regime’s land acquisition for corporate mining project and creation of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in favor of the extractive industries is undermining the livelihoods and threatening the very existence of millions of people subsisting on natural resources of Jal, Jangal and Jameen (water, forest and land). This is eventually undermining the livelihoods of millions of people subsisting on natural resources. These hazardous industries are seriously changing the subaltern identities, cultures, livelihood mechanisms and are causing serious environmental hazards. The Maoist movement has been the foremost among resistance movements that have come up against this process of ‘development’ inducing dispossession and displacement. There have been many resistance movements that has come up against the process of “development” inducing displacement and dispossession from land-based livelihoods. And this immediately brings into the picture the complex inter relationship between democracy and development. This research project intends to investigate and thus decipher the complexity involved in this relationship. The study seeks to cover the people affected by land acquisition for mining in the states of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand. A large number of mining contracts are signed for these states and there is an upsurge of resistance movements in these states.

Objectives

1. To critically understand the dominant paradigm of Development in our country since the transfer of power in 1947 (especially through the Five-Year Plans), with particular focus on the contemporary patterns of accumulation and dispossession from land-based livelihoods through land acquisition for mining.
2. To understand the paradigm of an integral and sustainable development model and to explore the elements of an alternative vision of development among the local communities.
3. To understand the nature of the resurging conflicts like Maosim, and the extent of human rights violations and possible interventions for the protection of human rights.
4. To understand the plausible outcomes of the conflict in terms of the notions and practice of Democracy in the movements of resistance against dispossession and displacement, particularly in the Maoist movement.

Expected Outome: This study is expected to unravel the triangular relationship between the people, the state and ownership of natural resources. Further it is expected to shed light on the correlation between the particular method of development embraced by the state and the subsequent resistant movements by the affected people at large, even violent ones, that emerge as a result of the same. Besides, the unraveling of a new paradigm of integral and sustainable development conducive to the people at large is aimed at and this, in turn, will help create a new roadmap for a peaceful and harmonious social order. Such a paradigm of development would, besides protecting the environment, conserve non-renewable natural resources. Definitely this would enhance the livelihood of the marginalized and, thus, would help in the creation of a just and equitable social order.

Status: Data entry, Data Analysis and Report writing is completed. The report is in the final stage of submission. A workshop on the findings of the study is planned. Slowly the study ought to be published.

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2. Globalization and its Impact on Tribals: A Study of Mining, Displacement and Deprivation in Odisha (1991-2010)

With the introduction of the New Economic Policy (1991), India changed its focus from a socialistic model of development to maximization of profits. With a passion for high economic growth (GDP), what is forgotten is equity and redistribution. The new developmental model ignores social justice, which is the main ethos of democratic governance as mentioned in the preamble of the Constitution of India: “Justice economic, political and social… Equality of opportunity...” The outcome of such development model is impoverishment of the masses and snatching of resources by a few, accumulation by encroachment, and grabbing of land forcefully, resulting in the displacement of the people. Besides, such an approach will end up in social unrest, acute poverty, hunger, starvation, fast and unnecessary depletion of natural resources and livelihood, even to the extent of provoking some people to take arms against the state. This is the paradox of our development paradigm which seems to be anti-people, anti-poor, even anti-environment. This model of development directly favors the rich and helps the rich become richer at the cost of poor becoming poorer. Against this background the present study would make an attempt to explore and examine the basic features of our development model in the context of globalization with special reference to mining related displacement and deprivation, which have a bearing on the lives of the tribal especially in Orissa. Focus would be on the impact on their living and livelihood, social, economic, environment and the people as a whole.

Objectives: The objective of the study is to understand the impact of mining on socio-economic and cultural structures of rural lives, especially over a period of two decades after the adoption of the new economic policy. The study is intended to map the nature and extent of the survival condition of mining affected people. Besides, attempt is also made to investigate the rehabilitation and resettlement policies of the government.

The study is undertaken in four tribal districts of Odisha: Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Koraput and Rayagada.

Expected Outcome: The study looks into the major risk factors in the mining areas of Odisha. Based on the field knowledge the study will identify and develop alternative path of development which is more inclusive and which could be more favourable to marginalized people like tribals, dalits and women. Such a paradigm of development would protect the environment, conserve non-renewable natural resources and enhance the livelihood of the marginalized. In short, the attempt is to create a paradigm of integral, sustainable and holistic development drawing inspiration from the indigenous wisdom of the people.

Strong recommendation is to be drawn for successful resettlement, in a sustainable manner, of the displaced people at large. This would help them become economically better off, living a socially stable and politically functional life.

Status: Data entry is completed and Data Analysis and Report writing is in the final stage. The final report will be submitted soon.

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3. Implementation Status and Impact of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in the states of Bihar, Odisha and Jharkhand

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) is a flagship job guarantee scheme, enacted by legislation on August 25, 2005 by the Government of India under the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. The act was passed on September 5, 2005 and came into force in February 2006. It was renamed as the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) on October 2, 2009. “NREGA has been aptly named after the Father of the Nation as he had always held the concept of Gram Swaraj in high esteem,” said the PM during a celebration on the 50 years of Panchayati Raj in India. MGNREGA is a unique act which recognizes the legitimate role of panchayats in addressing their fundamental duty as expressed in the 73rd Constitutional Amendment of providing “economic development and social justice” in their areas. The scheme plans to provide a legal guarantee for one hundred days of employment in every financial year to adult members of any rural household willing to do public work-related unskilled manual work at the statutory minimum wage of Rs.100 per day.

The scheme, started from February 2, 2006 in 200 districts, was expanded to cover another 130 districts in 2007-2008 and eventually covered all 593 districts in India and 4,49,40,870 rural households were said to have been provided jobs under MGNREGS  during 2008-09, with a national average of 48 working days per household in April 1, 2008.

Objectives

1. To review the current status of the implementation of MGNREGA in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand and Odisha.
2. To know the impact of MGNREGA on the economic condition of rural people.
3. To identify emerging strengths and weaknesses for wider dialogue for improvement.

The study is a collaborative research initiative and a new paradigm with research agencies in each state under the close guidance of Indian Social Institute. In each state four districts are selected on the basis of highest number of ST and SC population. In each district two blocks with highest number of rural population are taken for the study. Again in each block two panchayats are selected on the basis of highest number of population. Two villages from each panchayat are taken as sample villages.

Expected Outcome

• This study will help bring out the impacts of MGNREGA in economic development and social justice in the selected areas.
• This study will help understand the implementation of MGNREGA.
• Better understanding of the program and its implications.
• Critical opinions of the people on the issue that will help address the shortcomings of the program and its implementation.

Status: Data collection is going on. Data entry on SPSS is also done simultaneously.

TRAINING PROGRAMMES/WORKSHOPS

Various Training Programmes Organized by Human Rights & Law Unit

2011-12

1. “Leadership Training and Legal Awareness Camp”, (in Hindi) at CARE NIDHI, New Seelampur (Delhi) on 30/7/ 2011 for 75 adolescent girls and women from the slums of Dharampura, New Seelampur and Janata Colony.
2. “Leadership Training and Legal Awareness Camp”, (in Hindi) in Nizamuddin (Delhi) on 29/8/2011 for 70 homeless people.
3. “Leadership Training and Legal Awareness Camp”, (in Hindi) in Dwarka (Delhi) on 16/9/2011 for 48 women.
4. Para-Legal Training Course for Social Activists (in English), at the Indian Social Institute, New Delhi from September 27, 2011 to October 3, 2011 for 30 social activists, mostly from NGOs, CBOs and others from all over India, who are working for the upliftment of weaker sections of the society.
5. “Leadership Training and Legal Awareness Camp”, (in Hindi) in Jasola Gaon (Delhi) on 24/10/2011 for 45 women and girls.
6. National seminar-cum-workshop on “Educational Rights of Minorities” (in English) under Article 30(1) of the Constitution of India. Ninety (90) Principals, Managers and Administrators from different minority educational institutions from all over India have participated. This workshop was conducted at the Indian Social Institute, New Delhi from November 4-6, 2011.
7. Conducted a Workshop on Social Analysis & Indian Situation in a Globalised world to College Students, on November 21-26, 2011 at Rishikesh. By Dr. John Chathanatt
8. “Leadership Training and Legal Awareness Camp”, (in Hindi) at Tigri slum (Delhi) on 30/11/2011 for 54 women.
9. Training Course on “Rights of SCs/STs”, (in Hindi) at the Indian Social Institute, New Delhi from December 3-9. 2011 for 17 social activists, mostly from NGOs, CBOs and others from Hindi belt, who are working especially with SCs/STs and their upliftment.
10. On December 9, 2011 the Unit organized a half day consultation and screened a documentary on “Mining & Displacement” at the Institute to celebrate the International Human Rights Day.
11. Conducted three One-day-Workshop on “Challenges for a New Vision in India Today” on December 17, 2011, January 21, and Jan 28, 2012 to CJ Sisters, Nainital, Jhansi and Delhi respectively by Dr. John Chathanatt
12. Conducted two workshops on Social Analysis - the Indian Context, to College students at Gurgaon, Feb 11, & Feb 25, 2012. By Dr. John Chathanatt
13. Research Methodology (in English) at the Indian Social Institute, New Delhi from February 20-24, 2012 for 29 academicians
14. “Leadership Training and Legal Awareness Camp”, (in Hindi) at New Seelampur (Delhi) on 29/02/2012 for 115 adolescent girls and women.
15. Para-Legal Training Course for Social Activists (in Hindi), at the Indian Social Institute, New Delhi from March 12 to 17, 2012 for 18 social activists.
16. “Leadership Training and Legal Awareness Camp”, (in Hindi) at Vinay Bhnawan, Madangir (Delhi) on 29/03/ 2012 for 45 women.

2010-11

1. Conducted a Workshop in Ranchi to Jharkhand State level delegates on Peace and Conflict Resolution, April 12-13, 2010 by Dr. John Chathanatt.
2. Conducted a Workshop on Social Analysis to college students at Jndore, May 16-21, 2010 by Dr. John Chathanatt.
3. Training Course on " Legal Capacity Building and Skill Enhancement" Iin Oriya) in Kalahandi, Orissa from June 28 - July 07, 2010 for 50 social activists.
4. Conducted a two days workshop on Social Analysis to college students at Gurgaon, July 10-11, 2010 by Dr. John Chathanatt.
5. "Leadership Training and Legal Awareness Camp", (in Hindi) at Shanti Bhavan, Naveen Shahdara (Delhi) on July 13, 2010 for 41 adolescent girls from the slums of Janata Colony, Dharampura and Seelampur.
6. "Leadership Training and Legal Awareness Camp", (in Hindi) in Tuglakhabad slums (Delhi) on August 11, 2010 for 65 men and women.
7. Training Course on "Rights of Women", (in English) at Indian Social Institute, New Delhi from August 21-26, 2010 for 43 social activists.
8. "Leadership Training and Legal Awareness Camp", (in Hindi) in Tigri slums (Delhi) on October 27, 2010 for 55 women.
9. National seminar-cum-workshop on "Educational Rights of Minorities" (in English) under Article 30(1) of the Constitution of India. 73 Principals, Managers and Administrators from different minority educational institutions from all over India.
10. Para-Legal Training Course for Social Activists (in English), at Indian Social Institute, New Delhi from November 17-24, 2010 for 17 social activists, mostly from NGOs, CBOs and others from all over India.
11. "Leadership Training and Legal Awareness Camp", (in Hindi) at Asha Social Welfare Society, Dwarka, Delhi on November 30, 2010 for 50 women from in and around Dwarka slums.
12. Consultation on Hunger Death among IP communities (in English), at Indian Social Institute, New Delhi on December 9, 2010 for 20 persons.
13. On December 10, 2010, the Unit organised a half day consultation on "Eluman Rights Issues in Kashmir" at the Institute to celebrate International Human Rights Day.
14. Training Course on "Rights of SCs/STs", (in Hindi) at Indian Social Institute, New Delhi from January 8-13, 2011 for 46 social activists, mostly from NGOs, CBOs and others from Hindi belt, who are working especially with SCs/STs and their upliftment.
15. "Leadership Training and Legal Awareness Camp", (in Hindi) at Bhoore Shah Dargah, Janata Colony, Welcome, Delhi   on   February   13,   2011   for   160   women   on  "Reproductive Health & Legal Aid".
16. Research Methodology (in English) at Indian Social Institute, New Delhi from February 21 to 25, 2011 for 30 academicians, NGO personnel and corporate employees.
17. Para-Legal Training Course for Social Activists (in Hindi), at Indian Social Institute, New Delhi from March 6-12, 2011 for 34 social activists, mostly from NGOs, CBOs and others from Hindi belt, who are working for the upliftment of weaker sections of the society.
18. One-day workshop on "Identity, Alienation and Violence" (in English) at Indian Social Institute, New Delhi on March 26, 2011 for students of various universities based in Delhi and other social activists.

2009-10

1. A one day seminar cum training programme on Rights of Women was organised on 25 April 2009, at Jehangirpuri, New Delhi.
2. A Training Course on “Rights of Women”, from 22 to 28 August, 2009 at Indian Social Institute, Delhi for social activists, mostly from NGOs, CBOs and others from all over India, who are working especially with women and their empowerment.
3. A National seminar-cum-workshop on “Educational Rights of Minorities” was jointly organized by HRLU and SALT Society on educational rights of minorities from 10 to 12 November, 2009, at Indian Social Institute, Delhi.
4. The Unit organized a half day consultation on “Development, Human Rights and State” on 10 December 2009, at the Institute to celebrate the International Human Rights Day. This programme was organized with support from grant under the scheme for UNESCO Related Activities Grants-in-Aid for the year 2009-10, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
5. The unit organized a one day workshop for the Directors of field-work on 11 January, 2010 at Don Bosco Social Centre, New Delhi
6. The Unit organized a one-day workshop on “Beyond Violence: The Maoist Movement” for students and social activists on 13 February, 2010 at the Institute. This programme was organized with support from grant under the scheme for UNESCO Related Activities Grants-in-Aid for the year 2009-10, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.
7. The unit conducted a four day Workshop on Globalization and Its Impact on India for Students at Trinity College, Jalandhar, 18-21February, 2010.

2008-09

1. Training Course on Rights of Women, at Indian Social Institute, Delhi from 23-29 August 2008 for 19 social activists, mostly from NGOs, CBOs and others from all over India, who are working especially with women and their empowerment issues.
2. Training Course on Rights of SCs/STs at Indian Social Institute from 10-16 January 2009 for 17 social activists from various NGOs and CBOs, based in North India.
3. Para Legal Training Course for Social Activists at Indian Social Institute from 21-30 March 2009 for 12 social activists from various NGOs and CBOs, based in North India

2007-08

1. Women’s Empowerment through legal awareness
2. Police training on atrocities on Dalits
3. The Rights of Women
4. Para-legal training course for social activists
5. The Rights of SC/STs
6. Training course for SC/ST lawyers
7. Para-legal training course for Social Activists
8. Human Rights Fact-finding and investigation techniques
9. Advance training workshop for Human Rights Defenders
10. Training programme on the project proposal and writing based on Rights based approach for NGOs.

BOOKS/ARTICLES

Published Books

2011-12

1. John Chathanatt Edited the Book with Dr. Jaya Peter, "Silent Waves: Contributionof the Catholic Church to Nation Building." Bangalore: ClaretianPublications, 2012.
2. PD. Mathew: "The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Simplified)." New Delhi: Indian Social Institute, 2011.

2009-10

1. "Privatisation of Health Services: Implications for the Marginalised"
2. Atrocities on Dalits: A Dossier (co-authored); Indian Social Institute
3. City Slums and the Marginalised: Muslims and Dalits in Delhi Slums, New Delhi: Indian Social Institute.
4. How Should Police Investigate Crimes, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi.
5. When and How Can a Police Officer Search Your House or Person, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi.
6. Use of Medical Evidence and Scientific Techniques in Criminal Cases, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi.
7. Maintenance of Public Peace and Order, Indian Social Institute.

Booklets Revised/Updated

2010-11

1. Legal Education Series " Your Rights if Arrested (English)
2. Legal Education Series "Do You Know Your Fundamental Rights?" (English)
3. Legal Education Series "Law on Rape" (English)
4. Legal Education Series "Civil Procedure Code" (English)
5. Legal Education Series "Domestic Violence Act" (English)
6. Legal Education Series "Environment Protection Act" (English
7. Legal Education Series "Law Relating to Dowry Offences" (English)
8. Legal Education Series "Working Women and Maternity Benefits" (English)
9. Legal Education Series "The Law on Atrocities Against SC/ST: Prevention and Punishment" (English)
10. Legal Education Series "The Law to Protect Human Rights in India" (English)
11. Legal Education Series "Offences Relating to Marriage" (English)
12. Legal Education Series "What you Should Know About Police?" (English)
13. Legal Education Series "Right to Education" (English)
14. Legal Education Series "Your Rights if Arrested" (Hindi)
15. Legal Education Series "Do You Know Your Fundamental Rights?"(Hindi)
16. Legal Education Series "Free Legal Services to the Poor" (Hindi)
17. Legal Education Series "Law on Rape" (Hindi)
18. Legal Education Series "Civil Procedure Code in India" (Hindi)
19. Legal Education Series "Domestic Violence Act" (Hindi)
20. Legal Education Series "Environment Protection Act" (Hindi)
21. Legal Education Series "Law Relating to Dowry Offences" (Hindi)
22. Legal Education Series "Working Women and Maternity Benefits" (Hindi)
23. Legal Education Series "The  Law on Atrocities Against SC ST:  Prevention and Punishment (Hindi)
24. Legal Education Series "What You Should Know About Police?" (Hindi)
25. Legal Education Series "The Law to Protect Human Rights in India" (Hindi)
26. Legal Education Series "Offences Relating to Marriage" (Hindi)
27. Legal Education Series "The juvenile Justice Act 2000" (Hindi)
28. Personal Law Series "Hindu Marriage and Divorce" (English & Hindi)
29. Personal Law Series "Special Marriage Act" (English & Hindi)
30. Personal Law Series "Law of Wills" (English)
31. Personal Law Series "Family Courts" (Hindi)

2009-10

1. Legal Education Series No. 10, “Free Legal Service to the Poor” (English)
2. Legal Education Series No. 29, “Rights of the Consumers” (English)
3. Legal Education Series No. 34, “The Rights and Duties of Railway Passengers” (English)
4. Legal Education Series No. 64, “The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000” (English)
5. Legal Education Series No. 19, “Criminal Procedure” (English)
6. Legal Education Series No. 29, "Rights of the Consumers" both in English and Hindi
7. Legal Education Series No. 47, "The Measures to Prevent Sexual Harassment of Women in Work Places" in Hind
8. Labour Law Series No. 3, "Administrative Tribunals for Civil Services" both in English and Hindi.

Published Article

2010-11

1. "Violence and Beyond: A Search for an Alternative," Social Action, July-Sept 2010. Pp. 273-285.b
2. 'Who, really, is the extremist?' Cover story, Madhyamam Weekly (Malayalam), issue No. 641, Vol.13, 24 May 2010.
3. 'Union Budget 2010-11: What does it offer to the have-nots?' Subaltern, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, Vol. 18, No.2 April-June 2010.
4. 'Private Interests of Public Servants' Subaltern, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, January- March, 2010.
5. 'Land Acquisition and People Displaced', Subaltern, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi, July-September, 2010.

2009-10

1. “Globalization and Its Impact on Society Challenges to the Church,” in Third Millennium: Indian Journal of Evangelization, XII (2009) 2, April-June, 2009.
2. “Naxal Violence and State Response” in Subalterns, Vol. 18. No.1. January-March 2010. Indian Social Institute, New Delhi.
3. “The Policy and Politics of Special Economic Zones: An Ethical Analysis” in Theology of
4. Economics in the Globalised World: Indian Approaches, (Ed) Antony Kalliath, Bangalore: ITA & Asian Trading Corporation, 2010.
5. “Corruption, Transparency and Good Governance”, Social Action, Vol. 59, No. 4 Oct-Dec 2009.
6. “Our Health Care Delivery System: When Shall we wake up”, Subalterns, Vol. 17, No.4, Oct-Dec 2009.
7. “Changing Alliance of Political Parties”, Social Action, Vol. 59, No. 3, Pp. 301–321.
8. “Development , Policies & the Affected Communities”(editorial), Legal News and Views, Vol.23, No. 10.
9. “Globalisation, Culturalism and Mass Media”, Women’s Link, Vol. 15, No. 2, Pp. 26–30.
10. "Plight of Women Workers," Subalterns, Vol. 16, No. 2 April-June 2008, Indian Social Institute.
11. "The Poor and their Place in the Eight Per Cent Growth: A critical analysis of the Indian Experience," Subalterns, Vol 17, No. 1, January-March 2009, Indian Social Institute.
12. "A Difference Explained" An interview with Mr. Tom Kavala, Social Action, April-June, 2009, Indian Social Institute, New Delhi.

Upto  year 2008-09

1. "Attacks against Christians in Khandamal, Orissa" in Samakaleena Malayalam Weekly, (Malayalam) December 2008.
2. "Struggles of Amazonian Indigenous Communities" in Samakaleena Malayalam, (Malayalam) March 2009.
3. "Reality of Child Labour in India, Legal News and Views, Vol 22, May 2008.
4. Right to Healthy Environment as a Basic Human Right in Legal News and Views, Vol 22, June 2008.
5. Disability: A Human Rights Perspective in Legal News and Views, Vol. 23, February 2009.
6. RTI: Who Wants it Anyway? in Legal News and Views, Vol. 22, June 2008.
7. Land Rights and the Eminent Domain in Social Action, Vol. 58, No. 3 (July-Sept 2008).
8. NGOs' Response to Violence against the Marginalised and Discriminated Communities, Social Action.
9. Human Rights Courts: the Mandate, Expectations and Reality
10. Understanding the Concept of Legal Aid to the Poor
11. Can Neither Smoke nor Advertise - the Law in Force.
12. The Right to Information - Aspirations and the 'Act'.
13. Some Aspects of the Right to Highest Attainable Standard of Health.
14. Some Constitutional Aspects of People's Rights Over Water as a Natural Resource.
15. Environmental Concerns and the Draft National Environment Policy.
16. Attempting to Tame the Market: The Consumer Protection Act, 1986 in its New Embodiment.
17. Abu Gharaib, Antarrashtriya Vidhi va Sabhya Manav Samaj, Hum Dalit.
18. The Girl Child's Right to Elementary Education - Some International and Domestic Imperatives, Women's Link.
19. Some Legal Provisions against the Obscene Representation of Women in Mass Media, Women's Link.
20. Livelihood Debates at the Mumbai World Social Forum 2004: Reminiscences of a Delegate, Social Action New Delhi
21. Election as an Escaping Act: An Overview of the Fourteenth Lok Sabha Elections, Subaltern, Indian Social Institute.
22. Democracy and Development: A Human Rights Perspective, Subaltern
23. Manavadhikar aur Dalit, Hum Dalit
24. Vanishing Girl Child in India
25. Some Legal Provisions Against the Obscene Representation of Women in the Mass Media.
26. Minorities and Constitutional Provisions.
27. Of Mendacious Market, Passive Smoking and Health Concerns,.
28. Fifty Plus - A Democracy Still Meddling with its Citizens' Entitlement to Access Information (An Unravelling of the Right to Information Bill, 2005}
29. India's Right to Information Act, 2005: Citizens' Participation is Critical for its Effective Implementation.
30. The Changing Face of Women: Myth or Reality? Subalterns
31. Towards Meeting the Millennium Development Goals.
32. Common Minimum Programme and the Marginalised,.
33. Common Minimum Programme and the Right to Education.
34. A Report on People's Summit against Poverty, New Delhi.
35. Know Your Fundamental Duties
36. Higher Education and WTO.
37. Sexual Harassment at Workplace
38. Right to Information, Subalterns.
39. Report of a Workshop on Dalit Women in Politics: Agency, Career and Trends (22nd April 2005 at India International Centre),
40. A Short Report on People's Summit Against Poverty (held at Ramlila Grounds, New Delhi, 3-4th September).
41. Article on Environmental Degradation, Women's Poverty and Health Issues.
42. A poem Dalit Chintan, Hum Dalit.
43. Slums and the Marginalised, Religion and Society
44. Worker's Rights Violations: Evidences from Slums in Delhi.
45. Common Minimum Programme: Commitments and Contradictions, Subalterns.
46. Children and their Rights
47. Can the Judiciary Intervene in the Functioning of the Legislature and the Executive?
48. Equal Rights for Dalit, Christians and Dalit Muslims
49. Medical Negligence.
50. Environmental Legislation in India.

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