GNLU Expert Lecture on A stride towards equality: Discussing the Legality and Limits of Abortion Laws in India
Centre for Research in Criminal Justice Sciences (GCRCJS), GNLU will be organizing an Expert Lecture on “A Stride Towards Equality: Discussing the Legality and Limits of Abortion Laws in India”.
Centre for Research in Criminal Justice Sciences (GCRCJS), GNLU will be organizing an Expert Lecture on “A Stride Towards Equality: Discussing the Legality and Limits of Abortion Laws in India” on 5th August 2023 (Saturday) from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in a virtual mode.
About the Event
The expert speaker will focus on the topic "A Stride Towards Equality: Discussing the Legality and Limits of Abortion Laws in India", which aims to provide a platform for a productive and insightful discussion about the abortion laws in the country and how contemporary society views them. This event aims to shed light on the legal framework surrounding abortion in India, its impact on women's reproductive rights, and the ongoing debate on striking the balance between the rights of the pregnant individual and the unborn child.
Abortion has been a topic of intense discussion and controversy, particularly in the context of women's rights and bodily autonomy. The speaker will explore the challenges faced by women in navigating the complexities of abortion laws and engage in an informed and respectful dialogue on the complexities and challenges of abortion laws in India.
The event will feature the speaker who will share their expertise and perspectives on various aspects of abortion laws, including the legal framework, constitutional rights, medical ethics, and societal implications. The event also aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by marginalized communities, where access to safe and legal abortion services may be limited or non-existent. It seeks to encourage meaningful conversations and brainstorm potential solutions to ensure equitable access to reproductive healthcare for all. The speaker will explore the current legal landscape in India, discussing the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, 1971, and recent developments in the interpretation and application of abortion laws.
Distinguished Speaker
Ms Aishwarya Bhati, Additional Solicitor General of India and Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India.
About the Speaker
Ms Aishwarya Bhati is the youngest woman lawyer and the only one from Rajasthan to achieve the title of Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court of India in March 2019. Currently serving as the Additional Solicitor General of India since 2020, she has represented the Union Government in various cases, including those related to the constitutional validity of the Agnipath scheme and abortion rights. Her involvement played a crucial role in the landmark Supreme Court ruling that granted a permanent commission to Short Service Commissioned (SSC) women officers in the Indian Army.
Ms. Bhati was instrumental in assisting the Supreme Court in expanding the rules of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act in 2022 to allow unmarried women to terminate pregnancies. With a career marked by 13 years as Advocate-on-Record, former Additional Advocate General for U.P., and her dedication to various legal services committees, she has fought passionately for women's rights, children's rights, disability rights, sustainable environmental laws, and anti-tobacco litigation. Ms Bhati's contributions to Indian law have been widely recognized and celebrated.
About GNLU
Gujarat National Law University is a statutory institution established by the Government of Gujarat under the Gujarat National Law University Act, 2003. Recognized by the Bar Council of India and the University Grants Commission, it serves as a pivotal organization to enhance legal education in Gujarat. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in law and interdisciplinary fields such as Arts, Commerce, Science, Technology, Business Administration, and Social Work. Notably, it is the only National Law University providing integrated undergraduate law degrees in five areas - B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), B.S.W. LL.B. (Hons.), B.Com. LL.B. (Hons.), B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), and B.Sc. LL.B. (Hons.). Additionally, the university offers full-time LL.M., Ph.D. programs in law and other disciplines as recommended by the UGC, along with diploma/certificate courses in various subjects.
About GCRCJS
Recognizing that a comprehensive appreciation of the technicalities, complexities, and patterns of criminal law is indispensable for realizing the goals of the law, the University established the Centre for Research in Criminal Justice Sciences(GCRCJS). It is a Centre dedicated to carrying out research in the niche area of Criminal Law. The Centre provides a platform for holistic research in the environment and aims to further knowledge and academic discussion about multifaceted dimensions of criminal science.
Date and Time
5th August 2023 (Saturday) | 11.00 AM to 12.00 PM.
Mode
Virtual (Cisco Webex).
Eligibility
The Expert Lecture is open for Students, Lawyers, Research Scholars, Teachers, Judges, Professionals, and Academicians or for anyone who is interested in the topic of the Expert Lecture.
Please Note: There is no registration fee. Further, no certificate shall be issued for attending the lecture.
Registration
- The Expert Lecture will be conducted on Cisco Webex, details of which will be shared with the participants in due course of time.
- To register for the Expert Lecture, click the link below:
Note
The last date to register is 3rd August 2023 (Thursday), before 7.00 PM.
Downloads
Flyer: Click here to View
Concept Note: Click here to View
Contact
Email: gcrcjs@gnlu.ac.in.
- Mr Shubh Naik: +91-9824330830.
- Ms. Simran Srivastava: + 91-9807851552.
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