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IBJ India's vision is support and enhance the right of effective legal representation as enshrined under constitution of India.

10/04/2026

IBJ India, in collaboration with Delhi Prisons, recently conducted a Legal Awareness Program at Jail No. 5 (Youth Jail), reaching around 230 young inmates.
The session began with a powerful skit performed by our dedicated volunteers—Naushad, Drishya, Divyanshi, Adv. Smriti, Adv. Sneha and Social Worker Anjali—portraying real-life situations that can lead individuals into conflict with the law. This set the tone for an engaging and thought-provoking interaction.
The program was led by Adv. Ajay Verma (Chairperson, IBJ India), Adv. Ajay Raghav, and Adv. Katyayini, along with a team of committed volunteer lawyers and students. They addressed the inmates on their rights and duties. while also simplifying key legal concepts, including age determination and important court guidelines.

At the start, many inmates appeared anxious and hesitant. However, as the session progressed, a remarkable transformation took place. The interactive discussions created a safe space where participants began to open up, share their concerns, and actively engage.
By the end of the program, the room reflected confidence, trust, and a willingness to learn—marking a meaningful step towards legal empowerment and awareness among young inmates.

25/03/2026

Need Justice? IBJ India Has Your Back!

Justice shouldn't depend on your wallet. If you can't afford a lawyer, International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) India connects you with pro bono legal experts for free representation—empowering prisoners, women, and children since 2008.

Our dedicated team stands ready to bridge the gap to fair trials. Call now: +91-8595474001, +91-8595484001

23/03/2026

The Constitution guarantees the right to live with dignity. But does dignity also extend to the end of life?

Through decisions such as Aruna Shanbaug v. Union of India (7 March 2011) and Common Cause v. Union of India (9 March 2018), the Supreme Court has gradually recognised passive euthanasia and the right to die with dignity under Article 21.

The recent judgment in the Harish Rana case continues this evolving constitutional conversation on autonomy, medical ethics, and compassion in end-of-life care.
Because sometimes the question before the law is not only how to preserve life, but how to preserve dignity.

11/03/2026

Custodial deaths continue to challenge the moral and constitutional foundations of India’s criminal justice system. The Supreme Court has consistently upheld that Article 21 guarantees the right to life and dignity even within prison walls. In landmark judgments like D. K. Basu v. State of West Bengal and Nilabati Behera v. State of Orissa, safeguards against custodial torture and the principle of state accountability were firmly established.

Through In Re: Inhuman Conditions in 1382 Prisons, the Court further directed the implementation of Section 436A CrPC (now Section 479 BNSS), formation of Undertrial Review Committees, reduction of overcrowding, improved medical facilities, compliance with the Model Prison Manual, and regular High Court monitoring.

Despite these directives, recurring custodial deaths highlight the urgent need for strict enforcement, transparency, independent oversight, and systemic prison reform. Constitutional promises must translate into lived realities — because dignity behind bars is a right, not a privilege.

27/02/2026

Not every act of violence begins in a single moment.

Sometimes it begins years earlier.

Battered Women Syndrome helps us understand what prolonged domestic abuse does to the human mind. Fear that becomes constant. Control that becomes normal. Trauma that slowly reshapes perception and survival instincts.

Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, this concept is not formally recognised as a separate legal defence. Yet Indian courts have, in certain cases, acknowledged histories of sustained abuse while reducing convictions from murder to culpable homicide. The law may not name the syndrome, but it has begun to recognise the reality behind it.
Comparative cases like R v Ahluwalia show how courts can move toward trauma-informed understanding. In India, decisions such as Manju Lakra reflect a similar sensitivity, even if the doctrine remains rooted in grave and sudden provocation.

Recognising Battered Women Syndrome does not excuse violence. It asks a deeper question. What happens to justice when we ignore the years that came before the act?
Law must not only judge actions. It must also listen to lived experience.

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26/02/2026

The Delhi School of Social Work invited IBJ India to the Interagency Meet on Feb 20, 2026. Our dedicated social worker, Anjali Malik, represented us alongside agencies, faculty, and our three stellar 2026 interns in vibrant discussions and idea-sharing.

Key ideas explored:

• Boosting intern learning with continuous 1-2 month placements (vs. twice-weekly visits) for deeper social work immersion.

• Strategies for agencies and departments to teach collaboration & teamwork.

• AI’s dual role in student reports—accelerating efficiency yet posing barriers to authentic skill-building.

18/02/2026

Liberty on Trial ⚖️

When 75% of India’s prison population are under-trials, justice delayed becomes justice denied. The recent denial of bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act once again raises serious concerns about prolonged pre-trial detention.

Under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, liberty is a fundamental right — but for thousands of under-trial prisoners, it remains suspended in endless procedure.

Is the process becoming the punishment?

02/02/2026

Child Trafficking: Supreme Court Lays Down Victim-Centric Guidelines
On 19 December 2025, the Supreme Court of India in K. P. Kirankumar @ Kiran v. State by Peenya Police upheld a conviction for child trafficking and sexual exploitation, and issued important guidelines on how courts should evaluate evidence of minor victims. The Court called child trafficking a “deeply disturbing reality” and stressed that courts must assess a victim’s testimony with sensitivity, realism, and an understanding of trauma-related challenges faced by children.

28/01/2026

Deepfake technology can distort truth and harm reputations.
The NCW’s recent recommendation to include ‘modified content’ under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 marks a major step toward legal protection against digital abuse.
Empower awareness.Promote accountability. Ensure safety online.

Those who are interested send your resume to communications@ibjindia.org.

21/01/2026

Those who are interested send your resume to [email protected].

20/01/2026

On 15th January,2026, IBJ India, along with Ajay Verma , Adv. Katyayini Kashyap , Adv. Smriti Nair and Adv. Sneha Sejwal , spent a meaningful day at Jail No. 6 (Women’s Jail) Mulaiza Ward (new comer ward) engaging in an open and interactive conversation with around 88 women inmates. This legal awareness initiative was conducted in collaboration with the Delhi Prisons .

The session focused on empowering women inmates with knowledge about their rights under the Constitution of India, the process of filing of challan, bail and trial given under the BNSS, and we also discussed about the rights and responsibilities of prisoners inside jail, the concept of free legal aid — Through open dialogue and practical explanations, the team addressed queries, clarified doubts, and reinforced the importance of access to justice for all. The questions, stories, and voices we heard reminded us why access to legal knowledge truly matters.

IBJ India expresses its sincere gratitude to Superintendent of Jail No 6 of Prison for their continued support and cooperation in facilitating this initiative.

Every woman deserves to understand her rights, be heard, and be treated with dignity — regardless of where she is. At IBJ India, we continue to stand for empathy, awareness, and justice for all.

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