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A law can be passed and a promise can still remain unfulfilled.For nearly three decades, Parliament debated reserving on...
04/08/2026

A law can be passed and a promise can still remain unfulfilled.

For nearly three decades, Parliament debated reserving one-third of legislative seats for women. In 2023, that commitment finally entered the Constitution. But its implementation remains tied to a census and the redrawing of constituencies.

The question is no longer simply whether women should receive greater representation. It is whether the promise will become a reality before the 2029 general election.

Swipe through to trace how India reached this point, why earlier attempts failed, and what Parliament must decide next.

Do you think women’s reservation should be implemented before the next general election? Tell us in the comments, and follow Civis as we track what happens next.

[Women’s Reservation Bill, women in politics, political representation, Indian democracy, women MPs, Lok Sabha, Parliament, gender equality, delimitation, Census, 2029 general election, public policy, Civis Vote]

This law can shape millions of lives that took to the streets to make their voice heard. But are their voices really bei...
03/08/2026

This law can shape millions of lives that took to the streets to make their voice heard. But are their voices really being heard?

The new Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 promises stricter punishment when public examination papers leak. This arrives after months of public anger over repeated exam paper leak scandals.

This is yet another major Bill introduced without a pre-legislative consultation– a process where draft laws are opened up for public feedback before they reach the Parliament. These consultations exist to hear from the people whose lives the law will affect, identify consequences, improve transparency and build public trust.

Ironically, a bill born out of public outrage over a broken examination system was introduced without formally consulting the very students, educators and stakeholders most affected by it.

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AI can help make courts faster, school data more useful and public consultations more accessible. But building the techn...
20/07/2026

AI can help make courts faster, school data more useful and public consultations more accessible. But building the technology is only the beginning.

For AI to work within government systems, it must be trustworthy, affordable and designed around the people who will actually use it. Most importantly, it must support human judgement, not replace it.

A new India Development Review India story featuring Civis, Adalat AI and VOPA explores what it really takes to embed AI in public institutions.

Read the full story through the link in bio.

(Artificial intelligence, digital governance, public participation, technology for good, GovTech, civic technology, AI for good)

17/07/2026

We came for the policy. We stayed for the big conversations, behind-the-scenes chaos, and one mic that has mysteriously disappeared.

Producing Season 1 of Gen C was a blast. From citizenship and democracy to data, decisions and public participation, we brought big ideas into a tiny room and tried to “unpolicy” policy, one conversation at a time.

Now, we’re gearing up for Season 2 with new voices, tougher questions and many more conversations.

🎥 Catch up on Season 1 on Civis’s YouTube channel. Link in bio.

Then gear up for Season 2. We’ll (Gen) C you soon!

What connects the courtroom and public consultation?For Akhilesha Bhat M, both are spaces where public systems are quest...
16/07/2026

What connects the courtroom and public consultation?

For Akhilesha Bhat M, both are spaces where public systems are questioned, interpreted, and shaped.

Akhilesha is a lawyer practising before courts in Karnataka, with a strong interest in constitutional law, public law, regulatory governance, and public policy. His engagement with public consultations began through Civis’ First Responders programme in 2021 and continued through citizen spaces, policy discussions, and a university collaboration on the Draft National Sports Governance Bill, 2024.

His biggest takeaway?

Citizen voices matter — especially when decisions directly affect them. But participation cannot be left to chance. Public consultations must be accessible, understandable, and structured in ways that help people contribute meaningfully.

Through Civisen Voices, we’re sharing the journeys of people who are helping make public participation more possible.

(Public Consultation, Public Policy, Law , Regulatory Governance, Civic Participation, Civis)

14/07/2026

When a worker is seriously injured or loses their life at work, how easy is it for their family to access compensation?

Maharashtra has proposed the Draft Employees’ Compensation Rules, 2026 to update how workplace accidents are reported, how compensation claims are processed, and how compensation reaches workers and their families.

Share your feedback by sending ‘compensation’ to 8976926914 on WhatsApp or head to Civis.vote. You can even send your feedback as a voice note.

Know someone working in a factory, mine, construction site, warehouse, or another hazardous workplace? Share this with them.

Your voice matters.

(Maharashtra Employees’ Compensation Rules, Maharashtra labour laws, Employees’ Compensation Rules 2026, workplace accidents, workers’ compensation, labour law India, employee rights, workplace safety, social security, compensation claims, industrial safety, Maharashtra Government, public consultation, labour reforms, worker welfare, factory workers, construction workers, occupational safety, Civis, Civis India)

AI is already entering legal work and courtrooms. The question is not whether it should be allowed in, but where we draw...
14/07/2026

AI is already entering legal work and courtrooms. The question is not whether it should be allowed in, but where we draw the line.

Through our website, chatbot, expert discussions, and public conversations, one message came through strongly:

AI can help the justice system become faster, more accessible, and easier to navigate. It can support translation, transcription, filing, document management, case updates, and legal information.

But when it comes to judgment, rights, liberty, privacy, and accountability, people want clear safeguards.

Who checks AI-generated outputs?
Should litigants know when AI is used in their case?
Who is responsible if AI makes a mistake?
How do we make sure these systems do not deepen bias or exclude people further?

You’ve heard what lawyers, experts, and citizens are saying.
Now it’s your turn.

Visit link in bio and share your feedback on the Supreme Court’s draft AI regulations for Indian courts.

Deadline: 15 July 2026.

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Child protection is not only about what happens after a child is harmed. It is also about whether schools, families, hea...
12/07/2026

Child protection is not only about what happens after a child is harmed. It is also about whether schools, families, health systems, communities and public institutions can recognise risk early and act before a child falls through the cracks.

That question is especially urgent in Manipur, where children are growing up amid prolonged conflict, displacement and disruption to education, healthcare and everyday life.

Alongside longstanding concerns such as trafficking, child marriage and access to essential services, children now also face newer risks including cyberbullying, online exploitation and growing mental health concerns.

The Draft Manipur State Policy for Children, 2026 reflects this wider understanding of protection. It looks beyond rescue and rehabilitation to ask how children can be supported before, during and after a crisis.

But policies affecting children should also be shaped by the people who understand these realities closely. That includes young people, parents, teachers, counsellors, healthcare workers and child-rights organisations.

Public consultations create an opportunity to raise what may be missing, strengthen how the policy will work in practice and ensure that children’s needs are not discussed without listening to those closest to them.

The draft is now open for public feedback. Visit link in bio to share your feedback.

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11/07/2026

AI may not be deciding cases. But it could still shape what enters the courtroom.

In this clip, Madeeha Majid, Advocate at the Jammu & Kashmir High Court and former Consultant at OpenNyAI, reflects on seeing a lawyer use ChatGPT for case law minutes before presenting a matter.

Her concern is not only that AI can generate incorrect or fabricated citations. It is also automation bias: the tendency to trust an answer simply because it was produced by technology.

As AI enters courts, should lawyers and judges disclose when they use it? And what level of human verification should be mandatory?

:movie_camera: Watch the full conversation on YouTube: “AI in India’s Courts | Understanding the Supreme Court’s Draft AI Regulations | LinkedIn Live”.

The Supreme Court is inviting public feedback on its proposed regulations. Head to civis.vote and share the safeguards you think should be included. Link in bio

Deadline: 15 July 2026

(AI in Indian courts, Supreme Court draft AI regulations, legal AI, judicial technology, automation bias, AI hallucinations, human oversight, transparency in AI use, AI-assisted legal research, public consultation)

09/07/2026

Court delays are real. So is the promise of AI.

But in the justice system, efficiency cannot come at the cost of fairness.

The Supreme Court’s draft on AI in courts proposes using AI for support functions like translation, transcription, research, and case management. But it also makes one thing clear: AI can assist courts, not decide cases.

Now the public is being asked to weigh in.

What part of the justice system should AI help with, and what should remain fully human?

Share your feedback before July 15 via the link in bio

(AI in courts, Artificial intelligence, Supreme Court AI draft, AI and law, Justice system, Public consultation, Access to justice, Legal accountability, AI and privacy, Civic participation)

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