Lawyers Collective
Lawyers Collective is a human rights NGO, which has worked for the rights of the most marginalised groups. It was founded by Senior Advocates Indira Jaising and Anand Grover in 1981. It has been instrumental in the drafting, advocacy and strategic litigation of the Domestic Violence Act and the HIV/AIDS Act.
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Reading Caste In Holi: The Burning Of Holika, A Bahujan Woman
Every Holi, we burn Holika – a Bahujan woman. Our festivals are based on Vedic & Puranic stories which suppress stories of the lower castes.
The Holi Grail – It’s Time To Stop Playing Holi Songs That Normalize Harassment
Holi songs reflect a disturbing rape culture where men are portrayed as deriving pleasure from harassment and women from being harassed.
The Significance Of Mahad Satyagraha: Ambedkar’s Protest March To Claim Public Water
On 20th March 1927, Ambedkar led a procession of 2,500 “untouchables” through main streets of Mahad to drink from the public Chevdar tank.