‘Yes! We Can’ works to empower people with disabilities, fostering an inclusive society where they actively participate in social life. Joicy from Part III joined a one-day Legal Aid camp organized by the group, offering guidance and support to 18 individuals with disabilities, promoting their rights and inclusion in everyday activities.
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DDJC and Part III conducted a cross-learning workshop to address challenges faced by survivors of caste-based violence in Uttar Pradesh. The session focused on legal strategies, gaps in police investigations, and improving access to compensation and legal aid under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
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The Delhi gangrape of 2012 shocked India, contributed to the fall of a government and led to the establishment of 733 centres meant to help women who had been abused or attacked. In 2019, the Supreme Court listed what these centres should have: from medical and legal help to air conditioning and video conferencing. Instead, a visit to four of six centres in Delhi’s courts, India’s most unsafe city for women, and right-to-information queries revealed centres not doing what they were meant to do.
Part III led a session with adolescent girls on identifying sexual harassment and relevant legal provisions. Through a role-play, participants shared their experiences of street harassment near school gates. The session covered key Indian Penal Code sections (294, 354-A, 509), with discussions on reporting challenges and strategies for addressing harassment.
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A legal and documentation training was held in Oriamal, Madhya Pradesh, with 25-30 women, focusing on Adivasi Constitutional rights, the Forest Rights Act, and challenges in implementing forest claims. Discussions included eco-sensitive zones around Nauradehi sanctuary and concerns over potential evictions due to the merging of local sanctuaries into a tiger reserve.
A Legal Aid camp was organized by Misaal with Part III lawyers in Mustafabad, Delhi, offering legal advice to 9 families. Case details were recorded, and after the camp, the team spoke with girls from Misaal’s Talim Centre, discussing ways to protect themselves from harassment near their school.
Part III conducted a session on FIRs and the criminal justice system, covering the distinction between cognizable and non-cognizable offences, filing complaints, and handling police refusal. The participants shared real-life challenges, including harassment outside Gaddhe Wali school, highlighting the lack of police action and growing safety concerns for girls.
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PART III held a session for Misaal’s Stitching Centre, introducing a new group of 30 Muslim women and girls to fundamental and gender rights. The training included discussions on constitutional freedoms, religious rights, and real-life experiences, empowering participants to explore legal education and seek advice on college admissions.
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1st volume of PART III’s annual publication “Samvidhaan Series”, The Judicial Power of Contempt: Upholding Authority or Restricting Speech?, was released with a panel discussion on 25th February 2023
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