‘Honour’ means stature and dignity, often intertwined with integrity, pride, and self-respect. It is a guiding principle that inspires individuals to act righteously and justly. However, this profound concept can transform sinister and destructive when taken to extremes. To protect what they refer to as their so-called “honour”, lives are needlessly lost, and families are […]
Breathing Beyond Smog: The Social and Emotional Realities of Delhi’s Pollution Crisis
Breathing Beyond Smog: The Social and Emotional Realities of Delhi’s Pollution Crisis Air pollution in Delhi has turned out to be far beyond an environmental crisis. It represents a deep sociological phenomenon with dimensions that are physical, emotional, and cultural. Incidents of high pollution levels, even in the winter season, trigger a collective sense of […]
Caste Politics, Patriarchy, and the Legislative Void: Unpacking the different facets behind perpetration of So- Called Honour Crimes in India
In India, the concept of izzat (honour) carries immense significance, deeply ingrained in its socio-cultural fabric. This notion of honour is often tied to gender, caste, and familial relationships, with women’s bodies frequently perceived as the vessels of familial or communal pride. Men too, particularly those defying caste hierarchies through inter-caste or intra-gotra marriages, become […]
The Right to Dignity and Sanitation for Manual Scavengers’ Children: Examining Access to Education and Healthcare in India’s Informal Communities
Bezwada Wilson, a renowned activist and co-founder of the Safai Karamchari Andolan (SKA), advocates for the rights of manual scavengers and their children. He has been vocal about the intergenerational issues and discrimination faced by these communities, especially emphasizing the need for educational and social support for children of manual scavengers. Wilson has worked extensively […]
Lata Singh vs. State of U.P. & Another – Case Analysis
7 July 2006 Supreme Court of India Lata Singh vs. State of U.P. & Another Writ Petition (crl.) No. 208 of 2004 Judgment Summary and Analysis The Supreme Court’s decision in Lata Singh vs. State of U.P. underscores the judiciary’s commitment to safeguarding personal freedoms in the face of societal opposition to inter-caste marriages. […]