legal
On the path to reclaiming their land: the story of Banni and its Maldharis

Encroachments over Banni grassland to be removed, reinforcing Grazing Rights of Maldharis.

Did You Think the New Laws Were Only About the Farmers?

Theirs is also a defence of the basic structure of the Constitution and of democracy itself.

Reviving the Thar Desert’s Camel Culture

Protecting the camel is synonymous to protecting its habitat—large, open, desert areas used by villages as commons

The Peoples’ Biodiversity Register, meant to empower local communities, is leaving them out

"The preparation of PBRs by consultants defeats the whole purpose of having this register. Local people are central...”

Not in the interest of women farmers!

Small and marginal farmers (including) a significant number of women need investment (for) enhanced capacities and knowledge.

मजदूरों की अनूठी जनसुनवाई (in Hindi)

जनसुनवाई भ्रष्टाचार के खिलाफ और लोगों के अधिकारों की रक्षा करने में मददगार साबित हुई है

The Bengaluru FC footballer who turned to law

Dr B.R. Ambedkar plays cameo in ex-Bengaluru FC player's Gonzo-style novel - an endeavour to improve legal literacy.

Course helps Gadchiroli tribals know their forest rights — and win a diploma

Learning how to measure their land, mark boundaries, draw up lists of forest produce and plan secure livelihoods based on these.

A league of extraordinary women

“The cases we resolve act as moral support to other victims of violence. "