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Accessibility 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...

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Lacking 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...

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The 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...

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The 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...

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Beyond 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...

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Disability 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...

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Interactions 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...

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Stray 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...

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Orphan 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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