“Gender Justice”, Surveillance and The Law

Panelists: Aaliya Waziri, Saumya Saxena; Moderator: Jagriti Jain

What are the fallacies of a push towards uniformity, and what does it tell us about the State’s perception of sexuality and desire? What and who does the law protect? What are the caveats of family law becoming an umbrella for various personal rights and dignities?
This panel discussion on “Gender Justice”, Surveillance and The Law took place in the light of the recent UCC of Uttarakhand and the Bhartiya Nyay Samhita 2024.

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