Co-organized by the University of Melbourne, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and Centurion University Notwithstanding the high rates of economic growth in the Indian economy over the past decade and ostensibly increased employment opportunities, only 15 per cent of all women in India are engaged in paid work, whether this is in the formal or informal sector[1]. The corollary implication is that 85 per cent of Indian women are engaged in forms of unpaid family labour within the home, farm or family-based enterprise that in effect situates them in relationships of dependency[2]. The benefits of India’s economic growth and its…
Author: Tanu Priya
Knowledge Ambassador We have come across websites which share the call for papers and upcoming conferences/seminars. However, our idea is to share the intellectual output or key findings of these seminars which always remains in the exclusive knowledge of only those who attends. We realize the immense potential hidden in these intellectual deliberations and discussions given by the best of the legal luminaries and industry experts and strives to bring this intellectual treasure out of the closed conference rooms so as to create a much wider awareness and share their insights with all. Now you know, what do we expect.…
“Western civilization, Christianity, decency is struggling for their very lives. In this worldwide civil war, sexual, racial & religious prejudice is our most dangerous enemy, for it is a disease at the very root of our democratic life.” Discrimination is the prejudicial and/or distinguishing treatment of an individual based on their actual or perceived membership in a certain group or category, “in a way that is worse than the way people are usually treated[1].” It means that certain groups are denied equal protection of the law against violence inflicted on them, such as racist attacks, domestic violence, attacks targeted at people because…
The R.P. Anand Virtual Center of International Law is pleased to announce the R.P. Anand International Law Scholarship 2014. Creation of the R. P. Anand Virtual Centre of International Law (VCIL) is inspired by the life, teachings and writings of Late Prof. R.P. Anand. It is nurtured by his colleagues and students with the full encouragement of his wife and support of his children. The VCIL is a work in progress and it is envisaged that in due course of time it would emerge as a useful tool to promote teaching and research in international law utilizing the marvels of…
The University has introduced Master of Laws (LL.M.) programme of two years duration (four semesters) through its constituent the Centre for Juridical Studies. Eligibility for LL.M.: A candidate to take admission into LL.M. Programme must have 50% marks in aggregate in 3 year LL.B. or 5 year B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./BBA-LL.B course recognized by Dibrugarh University. The candidates appearing in final year examination of the 5 aforesaid Programmes may also apply but at the time of Counselling they must produce original mark sheets and certificates of the result. Admission Procedure: The admission to LL.M. Programme will be made only on merit basis through…
Enhelion, an organisation dedicated to the advancement of professional/practising education in India has launched a series of online certificate courses on Intellectual Property and Information Technology Laws: 1. Intellectual Property – Law, Policy and Practice 2. Internet Law and Policy 3. Information Security, Privacy and Data Protection 4. Intellectual Property and the Internet Notable features of the courses: • Taught by practicing lawyers who have an experience of more than 15 years in the profession, who form the core team at Enhelion. • Use of online technology, specifically the creation of an additional virtual classroom for the convenience of the student.…
