Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy

Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is an independent think-tank doing legal research and assisting government in making better laws.

The Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy is an independent think tank doing legal research and assisting government in making better laws. Vidhi is committed to producing legal research of the highest standard with the aim of informing public debate and contributing to improved governance. Vidhi works with Ministries of the Government of India and State Governments, as well as other public institutions,

providing research and drafting support at various stages of law-making. This work is conducted by the Public Law, and Financial Regulation & Corporate Law verticals. Vidhi’s work includes engagements with the Central Ministries of Finance, Corporate Affairs and Home Affairs, the Finance and Law Commissions of India, the State Governments of Delhi and Karnataka, and the Reserve Bank of India. Vidhi also conducts and freely disseminates independent research in areas of legal reform which it believes is critical to India’s future. Currently, the areas of research are:

- Judicial Reform: Research in this area takes a data-driven approach to suggesting reforms that address the problem of judicial delays.

- Environmental and Energy Law: This initiative focusses on evidence-based regulatory reform in the areas of pollution control, conservation and climate change.

- Education Law: This initiative conducts original legal research on the enforceability of the Right to Education Act, and the nature of regulation of schools. Vidhi is a not-for-profit company set up under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956. Donations to Vidhi are exempt from income-tax under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.

The judiciary, being a venue that addresses conflicts, should aim to provide an environment that is a safe space for all...
17/12/2024

The judiciary, being a venue that addresses conflicts, should aim to provide an environment that is a safe space for all users.

✖️ A key challenge for Court design is to mitigate, or at least not exacerbate, the feelings of anxiety, fear or intimidation that many feel when thrust into the Court system.

Due consideration must be given to issues around , and in the design to ensure a comfortable and safe environment. Read how JALDI reimagines court complexes here ⤵️

https://jaldi-vidhilegalpolicy.in/jaldilab/projects/courtDesignHandbook/vwdc

🌟 Join us for a discussion on The Right to Die with Dignity: The Law in Practice. 🌟This panel discussion is part of the ...
16/12/2024

🌟 Join us for a discussion on The Right to Die with Dignity: The Law in Practice. 🌟

This panel discussion is part of the Vidhi's Great Cases series in collaboration with the India International Centre on The Working of the Indian Constitution. It will explore 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 event will delve into the legal journey leading to this landmark decision, examine 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.

🗓 Date: 20th December 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM (High tea before the event)
📍 Venue: Conference Room 2, India International Centre, New Delhi

Register Here ➡️ https://forms.gle/QFLiFUEWBEtU9GV49

Consumers with in India have ‼️ the right ‼️ to be treated on an even platform with their able-bodied counterparts.Alt...
19/08/2024

Consumers with in India have ‼️ the right ‼️ to be treated on an even platform with their able-bodied counterparts.

Although the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 doesn’t specifically address the rights of consumers with disabilities, the has taken steps to provide remedies when these rights are violated.

In our 'Your Rights as a Consumer with Disabilities' series, we examine how these forums are upholding essential rights and the ongoing efforts to protect them.

[Accessibility Matters, Equal Rights, Accessible Spaces, Disability Awareness, Inclusion]

Vidhi, in collaboration with the India International Centre, is hosting ‘The Working of the on: Stories and Scholarshi...
13/08/2024

Vidhi, in collaboration with the India International Centre, is hosting ‘The Working of the on: Stories and Scholarship’.

The 5th episode focuses on Bail in High Profile cases, with the recent Arvind Kejriwal case as the kickstarter.

The discussion will be held between Sidharth Luthra, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India and Arghya Sengupta, Founder and Research Director, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy.

🗓️: 23rd August 2024
🕰️: 5 PM to 6 PM (High tea will be served at 4:45 PM)
🏫: Conference Room -2, India International Centre, New Delhi

Register here → https://forms.gle/DVkvSEm4DFQqTwpQ8

"Vidhi, in collaboration with Indian Federation of App-based Workers, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung India, organised a disc...
15/07/2024

"Vidhi, in collaboration with Indian Federation of App-based Workers, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung India, organised a discussion on the draft Karnataka Platform based Gig Workers’ Bill, 2024. It was held on the 9th July, 2024, Tuesday at the Bangalore International Centre, Bengaluru.

The collaboration was aimed at submitting a joint document on suggestions and improvements to the draft Bill. We had representatives from civil society organisations and trade unions join us at the roundtable. It was moderated by our Co-founder and Karnataka lead, Alok Prasanna Kumar. After the day-long discussion and deliberations, the joint submissions were made to the Department of Labour, Government of Karnataka.

Participating organisations included: Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union, Hamal Panchayat, IIIT Bangalore and Fairwork India, IT for Change, Aapti Institute, Social Accountability Forum for Action and Research (SAFAR), Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan, Karnataka App Based Drivers Union, Gig and Platform Services Workers Union (GIPSWU), Centre for Internet and Society, Ola and Uber Drivers’ Association"

India's new criminal laws came into force on the 1st of July 2024. These laws aim to decolonize our criminal justice sys...
09/07/2024

India's new criminal laws came into force on the 1st of July 2024. These laws aim to decolonize our criminal justice system, emphasise citizen-centric procedures, and aim to prioritise justice over mere punishment.

But the big question remains: Do these laws stand the test of our constitutional values?

Join us as Kapil Sibal delivers Vidhi's inaugural lecture on Crime & Punishment in India. The details of the event are as follows:

🗓Date: 26th July 2024
🕠Time: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
📍Venue: Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India

Register Here: https://forms.gle/QiPkFkKnsB1cF8j59

08/07/2024

“Autism doesn’t have a look and you don’t know what kind of challenges I have! This disability is invisible.”

This and much more is shared in the last video of our Inclusive Urbanism conversation series where we speak to Aditi Gangrade, co-founder & chief creative officer of Much Much Media & Much Much Spectrum. Aditi speaks about her everyday experiences while navigating urban spaces as someone who identifies as autistic and ADHD. She also shares how she tries to better everyday living for persons with invisible disabilities through her work.

Watch the series from the link in bio and more about our work on invisible disabilities from our website.

Vidhi’s Maharashtra team recently hosted the 3rd episode of their conversation series - Up the Ante, Mumbai where was i...
01/07/2024

Vidhi’s Maharashtra team recently hosted the 3rd episode of their conversation series - Up the Ante, Mumbai where was in conversation with Roshni K. Nuggehalli, Sachin Nachnekar and Asma Ansari from

The episode unpacked what life is like for the youth living in Mumbai’s bastis, how civil society is partnering with these youth and youth collectives to bring about change in the community and how their participation can be institutionalised.

Our guest speakers discussed countless examples of their challenges, losses and wins candidly which inspired several audience members to share their experiences and ask pertinent questions.

It was wonderful to see students from diverse backgrounds like law, public policy and health attend the session and engage in the discussion passionately.

29/06/2024

As comes to a close, we invite you to reflect upon the state of q***r rights in India. On October 18, 2023 the Supreme Court of India while denying marriage equality noted that it was the legislature’s prerogative to recognise a right to marry and by extension, family for all. Marriage however is a deeply contested institution and has been subject to critique within the q***r community. Dr. Madhavi Menon of Ashoka University articulates this critique and makes a case for divorcing’ rights from .

On 9th May, 2024, Vidhi launched the Model Code on Indian Family Law at the Roundtable organised in with the India International Centre on the ‘Future of Family Law Reforms’, where we were joined by a diverse set of voices expressing a plurality of perspectives.

Watch this space for more!

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Meet the panelists for the launch of the Court Design Handbook, JALDI (Justice, Access and Lowering Delays in India) Ini...
25/06/2024

Meet the panelists for the launch of the Court Design Handbook, JALDI (Justice, Access and Lowering Delays in India) Initiative at Vidhi's new collaboration with design, accessibility, IT, security and acoustics experts.

The event will begin with a Keynote Address by Justice Rajiv Shakdher, Delhi High Court. Two panel discussions will see our distinguished panelists delve into the Handbook's aims and recommendations for reimagining our Courts as spaces that are accessible, adaptable, comfortable & safe, efficient, and sustainable for diverse users:

- Courts for 21st Century India - Moving from Rhetoric to Action
- Ensuring Universally Accessible Courts for All

Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17JQX8znXlyN9OVtFzS6OtqEXTQYfijV65rVcHjMTftk/viewform?edit_requested=true

🗓29th June 2024 (Saturday)
🕙10:00 am to 02:30 pm
📍Seminar Hall 2 & 3, India International Centre Annexe, New Delhi

| We’re back with the next episode in our “Up the Ante, Mumbai/ उच्च अपेक्षा!” series.This episode will focus on how t...
24/06/2024

| We’re back with the next episode in our “Up the Ante, Mumbai/ उच्च अपेक्षा!” series.

This episode will focus on how the youth in Mumbai’s informal settlements experience and shape the city around them. To reach a wider audience, the conversation will be conducted primarily in Hindi.

Our guests for this episode are Roshni K. Nuggehalli, Sachin Nachnekar and Asma Ansari.
Roshni is Executive Director at Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action (YUVA) a forty-year old non-profit organisation. Sachin is Programme Lead at YUVA. Asma is Senior Leader, Malvani Yuva Parishad (MYP), a young people’s collective in Malvani, Malad, in Mumbai’s western suburbs.

🗓️Date: June 28th, 2024 (Friday)
🕕Timing: 6-7:30 pm
📍Address: Mumbai Press Club, Fort

We’ll see you there!

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