PROTECTING A FEMALE’S HEALTH THROUGH MENSTRUAL RELIEF BENEFITS: SUBSTANTIVE...
by- Abhigya Singh INTRODUCTION: EXISTENCE OF PERIOD POVERTY AND THE NEED TO MEET BASIC HYGIENE NEEDS FOR INCIPIENT PROGRESS “I just have to tough it out while being present for all the...
View ArticleMENTAL HEALTHCARE ACT, 2017: A BRIEF ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION: ‘Health’ as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) is “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” This...
View ArticleIndian Supreme Court and the Disability Rights – Critiquing the Underpinnings...
Introduction The Chief Justice of India, D. Y. Chandrachud, has created a team to evaluate the “physical and functional access” of the top court’s facilities to make them accessible to people with...
View ArticleDISABILITY IN INDIA: POLICIES, BODIES AND SCHEMES
“People with disability do not need to be fixed; they need to be accepted for what they are” -Jordan Christian INTRODUCTION According to the World Health Organization about 1 in 6 people worldwide...
View ArticleMind Matters: The Case for Stronger Mental Health Legislation in India
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines ‘mental health as a state of well-being in which every individual realises their potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively...
View ArticleThe Debate on Menstrual Leave: Constitutional Views
In recent years, there has been a growing movement to implement menstrual leave policies in workplaces around the world. While some argue that menstrual leave is necessary to support the health and...
View ArticleAccessibility Audit: Reporting Steps towards Internet Accessibility in India
The internet has become a necessity for modern living. It presents us with a vast sea of information that can be accessed through the right tools. Rightly so, even the decision of the Hon’ble High...
View ArticleLacking in the Paralympic Association in India: Sports for Persons with...
Stephen Hawking, a renowned professor and director of research at the University of Cambridge, once famously said, “Disability need not be an obstacle to success.” He had a complete physical...
View ArticleThe Legal and Ethical Considerations of Disability and Healthcare...
Introduction A disability is a condition that limits a person’s ability to engage in daily life and society activity, whether it is physical, cognitive, sensory, or emotional. In addition, the...
View ArticleThe Arrested Development of Sexual Citizenship
From Freud to Maslow, it has been firmly established that sexuality is a basic physiological need for all humans irrespective of race, creed, or disability. Similarly, pursuing romantic relationships...
View ArticleBeyond Pity: Examining Societal Perception of Disability in India
Introduction The power of words is undeniable, and when it comes to the way we speak of the disabled, the impact can be both profound and destructive. Disabled individuals have historically been...
View ArticleDisability and Divorce: The ‘Inadequate’ Spouse
Introduction Despite progressive legal frameworks created for the benefit of persons with disabilities, disability-based discrimination is a pervasive issue in India. Misconceptions and stereotypes...
View ArticleInteractions of the Criminal Justice System with the Intersection of Gender...
Introduction “The way we imagine discrimination or disempowerment often is more complicated for people who are subjected to multiple forms of exclusion. The good news is that intersectionality...
View ArticleStray Dogs in India: Balancing Animal Welfare and Public Health
Introduction Stray dogs have emerged as a critical problem in India, posing a challenge to animal welfare and a substantial threat to public health. The transmission of the fatal rabies virus, through...
View ArticleOrphan Medicines and India
According to the National Cancer Institute, an orphan medicine is defined as a medicine used to treat, prevent, or diagnose an orphan disease.[1] World Health Organization defines rare/orphan disease...
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