Crime against women in Manipur : A legal perspective
Sagolsem Jasobanta- ' The problem of crimes against women in Manipur requires serious legal consideration ......'

Legal position for protection of environment
W Darakeshwar Singh- ' Environment protection is important for human beings since time immemorial ......'

10 years of the POSH Act - Two steps ahead and one step back
Sophia Rajkumari- ' Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013 ......'

A brief note on the appointment of Chief Justice and one Judge of MHC
O Joy Singh- ' Who has delayed justice ? And, who has denied justice ? ......'

Power of the House to punish its Members for unethical conduct or contempts :: Part 4
O Joy Singh- 4 part series on Power of the House to punish its Members

Power of the House to punish its Members for unethical conduct or contempts :: Part 3
O Joy Singh- 4 part series on Power of the House to punish its Members

Power of the House to punish its Members for unethical conduct or contempts :: Part 2
O Joy Singh- 4 part series on Power of the House to punish its Members

Power of the House to punish its Members for unethical conduct or contempts :: Part 1
O Joy Singh- 4 part series on Power of the House to punish its Members

Breaches Of International Humanitarian Law :: Download
Dr. Yumnam Premananda- 'breaches of International Humanitarian Law by Kuki armed groups with its foreign mercenaries ......'

Article 355 in Manipur
A Romen Kumar Singh - ' normal peace-time federalism can be adapted to an emergency situation......'

Sixth Schedule in Manipur :: Part 3
A Romen Kumar Singh - 3 parts series on Sixth Schedule in Manipur

Sixth Schedule in Manipur :: Part 2
A Romen Kumar Singh - 3 parts series on Sixth Schedule in Manipur

Sixth Schedule in Manipur :: Part 1
A Romen Kumar Singh - 3 parts series on Sixth Schedule in Manipur

Schedule-VI Role Of Governor And Council Of Ministers
A. Romen Kumar Singh- ' to provide protective umbrella to the tribal for their social emancipation ......'

10th December is Human Rights Day 2022
Ranjan K Baruah- ' the promise of the UDHR, of dignity and equality in rights .....'

Prosecution sanction in alleged extra-judicial executions in Manipur
N Brajakanta Singh- ' Supreme Court pronounced that armed forces could not claim blanket immunity from prosecution .....'

Prohibition law vis-a-vis Manipur
Prof (Dr) Nimai Chand Luwang- ' legal prevention of manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, sale .....'

Matter of grave concern
RK Shukla- ' Online Child Abuse can't be equated with other crimes .....'

Govt servants' social media space - checkmate or drafting conundrums!!
Ngangom Junior- ' infused serious absurdities, mostly borne out of drafting challenges, leaving enough room for misinterpretation.....'

Understanding Hill Areas Committee and ADC Bill
Ngaranmi Shimray - ' explain that HAC is the Select Committee as far as legislations for Hill Areas of Manipur is concerned ...'

Manipur Lokayukta : Fighting a battle against corruption at high places
Oinam Nabakishore- ' office of Manipur Lokayukta is located at Directorate Complex, 2nd MR Gate, North AOC, Imphal ...'

The depositors of unregulated deposit schemes and BUDS Act, 2019
Kh Surajfrengko- ' justice delivery under the Provisions of the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019 ...'

The unheeded cry of children in labour
Sr Regina Mareem- ' International Labour Organization (ILO) established World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 ...'

World Day Against Child Labour 2022
Ranjan K Baruah- ' Universal social protection is must to end child labour ...'

AFSPA 1958 - A colonial law and its misuse
Jayanta Sharangthem- ' AFSPA, first came as an ordinance, introduced by British Govt ...'

Concern over child labour
Kaustov Kashyap- ' This abusive practice will continue unless society adopts a zero-tolerance attitude ...'

Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 : A critique
N Brajakanta Singh- ' examines Supreme Court's decision upholding Constitutional validity of AFSPA ...'

Of AFSPA, Manipur and NE States
Rajendra Kshetri- ' The collective fight against AFSPA must continue. AFSPA should go, must be removed ...'

Human rights and the AFSPA
Radha Binod Koijam- ' International Human Rights Day observed all over the world on 10th of December ...'

A new jurisprudence for political prisoners
Kaleeswaram Raj- ' Court has acted in its introspective jurisdiction & deconstructed UAPA ...'

Environment protection under Constitutional Framework of India
Pooja P Vardhan- ' knowledge of constitutional provisions regarding environment protection...'

21st NPMHR's Morung Dialogue series
Naga Peoples Movement for Human Rights (NPMHR) Delhi - 'on 9 July 2021 ...'

26th June : International Day in support of victims of torture
Dr RK Lenin / Dr Steve Marak - ' The first 26 June events were launched in 1998 ...'

Manipur Lokayukta: Today's Imperative
P Shanker Singh - ' to ensure in years to come clean governance for the common people...'

Human Rights issues in Manipur and participation of Tangkhul Women : Part 4
Maireiwon Ningshen- 4 part series on protection of tribal land in Manipur

Human Rights issues in Manipur and participation of Tangkhul Women : Part 3
Maireiwon Ningshen- 4 part series on participation of Tangkhul Women on Human Rights issues

Periodic, free and fair elections, a basic structure of the Constitution : Part 2
Aaron Keishing- 2 part series on a basic structure of the Constitution

Human Rights issues in Manipur and participation of Tangkhul Women : Part 2
Maireiwon Ningshen- 4 part series on participation of Tangkhul Women on Human Rights issues

Periodic, free and fair elections, a basic structure of the Constitution : Part 1
Aaron Keishing- 2 part series on a basic structure of the Constitution

Human Rights issues in Manipur and participation of Tangkhul Women : Part 1
Maireiwon Ningshen- 4 part series on participation of Tangkhul Women on Human Rights issues

Ownership and protection of tribal land in Manipur : Part 2
Kachui Timothy Zimik- 2 part series on protection of tribal land in Manipur

Law in Motion : Basics of Law
Rupin Sharma - ' creating awareness and building bridges between public & police ....'

Ownership and protection of tribal land in Manipur : Part 1
Kachui Timothy Zimik- 2 part series on protection of tribal land in Manipur

December 10 is International Human Rights Day 2020
Ranjan K Baruah- ' Theme of 2020 - Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights ....'

Ownership of mineral rights : A case study of Manipur
Kachui Timothy Zimik- ' The landowners of the sub-soil minerals need to know their basic legal rights ....'

My idea of justice
Janghaolun Haokip- ' it must remain our motto that "Truth alone triumphs" as Mahatma Gandhi quoted ....'

My idea of justice
Joyshree Heisnam- ' We hear the word 'Justice' everyday but idea of justice is different from one another....'

Of confidence motion and voice vote
Rarry Mangsatabam- ' in respect to the Trust Motion held on 10th August, 2020 in Manipur State Assembly ....'

Contours of contempt of court: Law and practice in India
T. Bimolchand Singh- ' A fine balance between freedom of expression & fair and fearless justice is called for ....'

Consumer Protection Act: A milestone reform in consumer protection framework in India
Abhishek Dayal- ' The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 came into force from 20 July, 2020 ....'

Conflicts of laws on Child Marriage & Protection of Children from Sexual offences Act, 2012
Chongtham Victor- ' was enacted to protect children from offences of sexual assault, sexual harassment....'

Consent in Medical Practice
Leishangthem Punshiba- ' closer towards better understanding between Doctor-patient relationship ....'

A novitiating criminal lawyer's reflections on conduct of a police officer
Mangaleibi Sarungbam - ' a burning issue that confronts the sanctity of the Judicial Organ of our state ....'

Legal framework behind Lockdown, Curfew now 'total curfew'
Dr. Yumnam Premananda - ' Quarantine and Isolation in present situation of war against COVID-19 in India ....'

Access to justice - the idea and the institution
Sorokhaibam Sadananda- ' there are around 300+ advocates on the panel of Manipur State Legal Services Authority ....'

Social Justice and Democracy in the Northeast India
Khansemphi Raleng- ' Two legislations - the AFSPA, 1958 and Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2016....'

Gender equity and human rights are pivotal for advancing progress on SDGs
Shobha Shukla - ' Interview with the head of United Nations Population Fund (in Asia Pacific) ....'

Endangered Legal Systems :: Part 2
AHRC - 2 aprt series by Asian Human Rights Commission

Endangered Legal Systems :: Part 1
AHRC - 2 aprt series by Asian Human Rights Commission

Constitutional concessions and protections to specific groups in India :: Part 2
Dr N Somorendro - 2 part series on Constitutional concessions to specific groups in India

Constitutional concessions and protections to specific groups in India :: Part 1
Dr N Somorendro - 2 part series on Constitutional concessions to specific groups in India

Supreme Court strengthens RTI Act by bringing CJI-office under RTI Act
Subhash Chandra Agrawal - ' Bringing more bodies affecting day-to-day public-life under RTI Act.....'

Human Rights in Chin State and Western Burma : Annual Report 2019
CHRO - ' details current human rights concerns in Chin State and Western Burma/Myanmar ......'

The fate of the Manipur Protection from Mob Violence Bill, 2018
Th Kamini Kumar Singh- ' Is it better to enact an invalid law rather than not to enact any law?......'

"Sunday Closed Law" and the aftermath
Elizabeth Chongneiho- ' law directing shopkeepers within Churachandpur to close their respective shops.......'

Affirming rights by ratification, denying rights in actual practice
AHRC- ' India, which maintained an appearance of being more democratic despite its own human rights violations .......'

Draft Bill on violence against healthcare professionals
PRS Legislative Research- ' draft Bill prohibits any acts of violence committed against healthcare service personnel .......'

The traffic maze
Olivia Gurumayum- ' is to educate ourselves the rules and regulations. .......'

River Rights as legal person
Jajo Themson- ' Universal Declaration of Rivers Rights (UDRR) on 29th of September 2017 .......'

Pradhan Mantriji's 'Leirum Lengyan'
Free Thinker- ' a symbol of protecting and promoting the ethnic groups.......'

Strategies for Tug of War between High Court and Workers of Sand Quarrying
Dr Mayengbam Lalit- ' explains pros and cons of sand quarrying .......'

Carry more money, expensive motor laws on the way
Free Thinker- ' Fine for overloading of two-wheelers goes up from Rs 100 to Rs 2000.......'

Counterpoints: The Transgender Rights Bill, 2019 :: Part 2
Santa Khurai / Rubani Yumkhaibam- 2 part series on Transgender Rights Bill, 2019

The issue of illegal mining of minor minerals in India
M Inaobi Singh- ' state government has not implemented 'Manipur Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2012 ......'

Counterpoints: The Transgender Rights Bill, 2019 :: Part 1
Santa Khurai / Rubani Yumkhaibam- 2 part series on Transgender Rights Bill, 2019

Will surrogacy law be really effective in India?
Raju Vernekar- ' Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019, seeks to ban hiring of womb by infertile couples ......'

Understanding land for peace
Aaron Keishing- ' nature of how land works but with an object to understand land for peace ......'

Performance of National Human Rights Commission of India : Report by ANNI
' Asian NGO Network on National Human Rights Institutions (ANNI) on July 2019 ...'

If you want peace & development, work for social justice
Ranjan K Baruah- ' about 2 billion people live in fragile and conflict-affected situations...'

Contestations for Sovereignty over Land and Natural Resources
L. Malem Mangal- ' A Legal Perspective on the Political Economy of the Manipur-India Conflict...'

Financial Constraints of Local Bodies in Manipur
Dr. R.K. Nimai Singh - ' Imphal does not qualify to be a Corporation but due to political exigencies ...'

International solidarity is must to achieve SDGs
Ranjan K Baruah- ' 20 December is observed as International Human Solidarity Day ....'

Hon'ble Governor's void ordinance: A non political legal opinion
L Ibomcha- ' It seems State Govt is not aware of how to promulgate an ordinance & when it shall come into force ....'

International Human Rights Day and Draconian law
Rajesh Khongbantabam- ' Abuse of draconian provision of Law - including charge of sedition & NSA Act'

Promoting Human Rights: A Perspective
Sh. Ajit- ' the subject of human rights dates back over hundred years '

An Introspection: Natural Resources Management in Manipur
Jiten Yumnam- ' India's laws with fundamental flaws, at community, State & National level, related to resource extractive '

Environmental human rights: Its evolution
Dr Maibam Dhanaraj- ' environmental protection as a pre-requisite to the enjoyment of established human rights...'

Contradicted journey of IPC Section 377
Maimom Ranjit - ' landmark justice of the Supreme Court of India for LGBTQ community ...'

Imphal Municipal Council (Registration and Licencing) Bye Laws, 1998
L Nandakumar- ' every shops or establishments are required to get registered at office of Imphal Municipal Council ...'

Indian Judiciary no more a caged bird
Samarjit Kambam- ' India's Supreme Court has an exemplary record of interpreting statutes...'

Rebirth of Manipur Human Rights Commission
Seram Neken - ' will be a major achievements of Govt and accomplishment for CM N. Biren Singh ...'

Manipur State Constitution Act - 1947 :: Part 5
Dr. Khomdon Lisam - 5 parts series on Manipur State Constitution Act 1947

Criminalization of a non criminal - A reflection on POCSO Act, 2012
Dr Sapam Dilipkr - ' seems to have evolved a new jurisprudence of criminalizing a non criminal in Indian judicial ...'

Manipur State Constitution Act - 1947 :: Part 4
Dr. Khomdon Lisam - 5 parts series on Manipur State Constitution Act 1947

Forest Rights Act 2006 in the Context of Manipur
JN Lai - ' Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006 was passed by the Indian Parliament in December 2006 ... '

Manipur State Constitution Act - 1947 :: Part 3
Dr. Khomdon Lisam - 5 parts series on Manipur State Constitution Act 1947

Manipur State Constitution Act - 1947 :: Part 2
Dr. Khomdon Lisam - 5 parts series on Manipur State Constitution Act 1947

Manipur State Constitution Act - 1947 :: Part 1
Dr. Khomdon Lisam - 5 parts series on Manipur State Constitution Act 1947

Let's talk about our children today and Yes, let' s talk to them!!!!
- ' The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences act, 2012 (POCSO) ... '

Right to Religion is a fundamental right
Aaron Keishing- ' The word ''secular' which was embedded in the Preamble to the Constitution in 1976 ... '

SC/HC verdict on Merger Agreement
Dr Th Suresh- ' Can this society presume that the Merger Agreement is itself a dispute? '

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 : A commentary :: Part 3
Sorojit Singh Khulem- 3 parts series on AFSPA

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 : A commentary :: Part 2
Sorojit Singh Khulem- 3 parts series on AFSPA

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 : A commentary :: Part 1
Sorojit Singh Khulem- 3 parts series on AFSPA

SC's verdict on Passive Euthanasia: Won't Active Euthanasia be better?
Samarjit Kambam- ' that Supreme Court removes Active Euthanasia from Act of Crime from Constitution & legalise it ..'

Draft Asian Declaration on right to justice :: Part 4
Asian Human Rights Commission- 4 part series on right to justice

Draft Asian Declaration on right to justice :: Part 3
Asian Human Rights Commission- 4 part series on right to justice

Draft Asian Declaration on right to justice :: Part 2
Asian Human Rights Commission- 4 part series on right to justice

Draft Asian Declaration on right to justice :: Part 1
Asian Human Rights Commission- 4 part series on right to justice

Parl Secy: To be or not to be?
Free Thinker- ' There were a series of High Court verdicts in respect of Parliamentary Secretaries.....'

Judicial transparency and accountability - the nation has a right to know
Asian Human Rights Commission- ' A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission on January 22, 2018.....'

HC order to revive Human Rights Commission
Dr Th Suresh Singh- ' State High Court has allowed revival of Manipur Human Rights Commission in its judgement.....'

Forest clearance & application in Manipur
Jajo Themson- ' Taking of Forest Clearance is a mandatory in any project undertakings.....'

10th December is International Human Rights Day
Ranjan K Baruah- ' Let's stand up for equality, justice and human dignity.....'

Wrangles in Mapithel dam: Legal perspectives
Jajo Themson- ' ... of serious violations of trampling Court's order and arrayed from basic norms...'

Mission Statement by Special Rapporteur on Human Rights : 10 November 2017
- ' Statement by Leo Heller at New Delhi on 10 November 2017...'

Human rights infractions in Mapithel Dam
Jajo Themson- ' developmental project which is marred with serious human rights violations...'

Capital punishment: Is moratorium better option?
Jangkhosei Touthang- ' capital punishment, is no let-up in asian countries including Indonesia and India...'

Third UPR review of India: Implications for Manipur
Jiten Yumnam- ' at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on 21st September 2017 at Geneva ...'

How should the work on the Asian Charter for Human Rights be carried forward?
AHRC- ' at a workshop organized by Asian Human Rights Commission - 14-16th September 2017...'

O Joy's speech in Seminar on "Breach of Privilege and Contempt of the House"
O Joy- ' organized by Manipur Legislative Assembly Secretariat at its conference hall on September 6 2017...'

India's HLPF review of SDGs & realities in Manipur
Jiten Yumnam- ' ..at UN Headquarters on 19 July 2017 needs a closer introspection...'

Where is the justice in mob justice?
Damudor Arambam- ' ...all of us are at risk, not safe at all, as far as mob violence....'

Without justice and accountability, India can't deliver on its Sustainable Development Goals promise
Trinanjan Radhakrishnan- ' ...In Manipur - where AFSPA, 1958, giving the military overriding powers..'

181, Cyber Crime Police Station; How about Zero FIR?
Dr. Ingudam Yaipharemba- ' lodging procedure and knowhow of the Zero FIR must be made understandable ..'

Jadhav case: Return to India will need more than ICJ's verdict
Manoj Joshi- ' ICJ effort is just the first step in a more complex set of moves..'

Manipur: In the waiting room of justice
Arijit Sen - ' fate of Manipur in 2017, could well be as revealed in Wikileaks in 2011..'

Adding noise pollution by communities
Kamal Baruah- ' .Stringent laws like Motor Vehicle Act of India should be implemented to control noise pollution..'

How Well Are We Caring and Protecting Our Younger Generation?
Damudor Arambam - '..very hard to see positive outcome by victimizing our youths unless ways are found to address..'

Euthanasia - An anathema or a blessing in disguise?
Samarjit Kambam - ' Euthanasia is quite controversial because many nations take that it as a kind of murder '

Human Rights in India : An Overview : United Nations universal periodic review III
Submitted by the Working Group on Human Rights in India and the UN (WGHR)

Stand up for someone's rights today!
Ranjan K Baruah - ' Human Rights Day is observed by every year on 10 December '

Rights based Empowerment
Sarita Brara- ' Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill which will replace the 1995 Act '

Change for a Common Interest - Uniform Civil Code
Leishangthem Roshan- ' call for a Uniform Civil Code started right from very early stage of Independent India '

Breaking boundaries - Transgender's rights and challenges
Momota Oinam- 'NALSA judgment declares hijras, eunuchs, apart from binary gender, as 'third gender' '

Human Rights Issues In Manipur And Participation Of Tangkhul Women :: Part 6
Maireiwon Ningshen- 6 parts series on Human Rights and Tangkhul Women participation

Human Rights Issues In Manipur And Participation Of Tangkhul Women :: Part 5
Maireiwon Ningshen-6 parts series on Human Rights and Tangkhul Women participation

Human Rights Issues In Manipur And Participation Of Tangkhul Women :: Part 4
Maireiwon Ningshen- 6 parts series on Human Rights and Tangkhul Women participation

Human Rights Issues In Manipur And Participation Of Tangkhul Women :: Part 3
Maireiwon Ningshen- 6 parts series on Human Rights and Tangkhul Women participation

Human Rights Issues In Manipur And Participation Of Tangkhul Women :: Part 2
Maireiwon Ningshen- 6 parts series on Human Rights and Tangkhul Women participation

The social function of law and legal education today
Laishram Malem Mangal- 'Lawyers should never fail to acknowledge and practice social obligation of knowledge of law'

Human Rights Issues In Manipur And Participation Of Tangkhul Women :: Part 1
Maireiwon Ningshen- 6 parts series on Human Rights and Tangkhul Women participation

Let's see what Cybercrime is :: Part 2
TamoChou- 2 parts series on Cybercrime

Let's see what Cybercrime is :: Part 1
TamoChou- 2 parts series on Cybercrime

Electoral Laws of India
S. K. Mendiratta- 'Constitution has created an independent Election Commission of India '

Being human towards animals
Prashant Bhushan / Siddhartha K Garg- ' There is a disturbing list of animal abuse cases that have come up in recent past '

Public Interest Litigation: All social ills cannot be solved through judicial process
Momota Oinam - ' Public Interest Litigation ('PIL') has undergone evolutionary changes...'

Medical Negligence and the Rise of Mob Rule in Manipur
Damudor Arambam- ' Over few years, attacks on medical practitioners and damaging hospital properties by mob...'

RTI climax and empowered citizens
Free Thinker- ' Nonsense, frivolous, malicious and mala fide RTI applications must be rejected outright'

Supreme Court judgement regarding petition filed on fake encounters
Babloo Loitongbam- ' judgement passed on July 08 2016 '

Violation of older people's human rights
Ranjan K Baruah- ' World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is commemorated each year on 15 June '

Mob Justice (Mob Reaction) :: Part 3
Col Khulem Sorojit Singh (Retd)- 3 part series on Mob Justice

Mob Justice (Mob Reaction) :: Part 2
Col Khulem Sorojit Singh (Retd)- 3 part series on Mob Justice

Mob Justice (Mob Reaction) :: Part 1
Col Khulem Sorojit Singh (Retd)- 3 part series on Mob Justice

Legislative Intervention for Combating Cyber Crimes in India
Dr. Sapam Dilipkumar- 'people need to be educated about cyber crimes and also legitimate state agencies '

Saluting India's legal & economic guru - Dr Ambedkar
Prof (Dr) Jayadeba Sahoo- 'Ambedkar Jayanti is celebrated every year with great zeal like festival on 14th of April '

Manipur police - It's already late for reformation :: Part 4
Soubam Nongpoknganba Meitei- 4 part series on Manipur police

Manipur police - It's already late for reformation :: Part 3
Soubam Nongpoknganba Meitei- 4 part series on Manipur police

Manipur police - It's already late for reformation :: Part 2
Soubam Nongpoknganba Meitei- 4 part series on Manipur police

Manipur police - It's already late for reformation :: Part 1
Soubam Nongpoknganba Meitei- 4 part series on Manipur police

Rights of indigenous people in India
Lairellakpam Seilendra- ' policy of Union Govt to neutralise demographic structure of indigenous peoples of Manipur'

A triumph of the common people
Dr Th Suresh Singh- ' triumph of common people through judiciary over evil/insensitive Govt ....'

Balwantrai Mehta - Architect of Panchayati Raj institute
Ningreikhan Wungkhai- ' The awakening of decentralized democracy in India....'

Article 371A of the Indian Constitution: Special status to Nagaland
Ningreikhan Wungkhai- ' special provision granted to the state of Nagaland as a partial fulfillment of 1960 agreement'

Supreme Court on Gandhis in National Herald case
Ningombam Bupenda Meitei- ' hails order of Supreme Court on National Herald case, and opines here arguing for Gandhis'

Civil and political rights (CPRs) and Social and Economic rights (SERs) in India :: Part 2
Kharingyo Henry Shimrah- 2 parts series on The genealogical transformation

Civil and political rights (CPRs) and Social and Economic rights (SERs) in India :: Part 1
Kharingyo Henry Shimrah- 2 parts series on The genealogical transformation

From Samatha to Vedanta: Variation in Judicial Approach to tribal rights
Dr Konbrailatpam Ratnabali - ' importance that need to be given to sacred spaces of tribals (Primitive Tribal Groups)'

Judicial appreciation of tribal's right: Samatha Case judgment
Dr Konbrailatpam Ratnabali - 'landmark judgments of Supreme Court in Samatha v. State of Andhra Pradesh, (1997)'

AADHAAR is optional not mandatory
Henna Vaiphei - ' Manipur Givt must realise that Aadhaar is not meant for making people suffer illegally '

Crime And Punishment: Manipur's Social Deviance
Dr. Laifungbam Debabrata Roy - ' Manipur's increasing deviance in crime and punishment needs careful research '

Public demonstrations in Manipur: Legality or otherwise
Dr Konbrailatpam Ratnabali - ' Free speech, press and expression are directly correlated to healthy democracy '

Contextualizing legal aid to tribal societies
Dr Konbrailatpam Ratnabali - ' An effective legal intervention in the case of the tribals has to be multipronged '

Unlawful use of violence: An anathema to societal progress
Dr Konbrailatpam Ratnabali - ' progressive society must refrain itself from going beyond permissible limit set by law '

Developmental approach vis-a-vis protection of tribal's land rights
Dr Konbrailatpam Ratnabali - ' Land and power are deeply intertwined with each other since time immemorial '

Changing dimensions of forest rights
Dr Konbrailatpam Ratnabali - 'after establishment of state and its legal system, forest became a commercial commodity '

Tribal rights under Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act 1996
Dr Konbrailatpam Ratnabali - 'PESA applicable to 9 states..not to other Scheduled Areas including those in Manipur '

Money Power in Election in India vis-a-vis Electoral Reforms :: Part 4
Yumnam Premananda - 4 part series on Electoral Reforms

Tribal's Sacred Natural Sites: A view through the legal lens
Dr Kongbrailatpam Ratnabali - ' significance of sacred natural sites/spaces in lives of a community, particularly tribal '

Money Power in Election in India vis-a-vis Electoral Reforms :: Part 3
Yumnam Premananda - 4 part series on Electoral Reforms

Money Power in Election in India vis-a-vis Electoral Reforms :: Part 2
Yumnam Premananda - 4 part series on Electoral Reforms

Money Power in Election in India vis-a-vis Electoral Reforms :: Part 1
Yumnam Premananda - 4 part series on Electoral Reforms

Parliamentary privilege Versus Freedom of expression
Basantakumar Wareppa- ' In India..parliamentary privilege is used in Constitutional writing to denote both types of right/immunities '

Of Media, defamation and legal convention
Basantakumar Wareppa- 'There may have two grounds to make defamation suit in the way of 'slander' or 'libel' '

Legal literacy and legal awareness campaign : The ways to public empowerment :: Part 2
Dr Gairiangmei Maringmei- 2 part series on legal awareness campaign

Legal literacy and legal awareness campaign : The ways to public empowerment :: Part 1
Dr Gairiangmei Maringmei- 2 part series on legal awareness campaign

Protection of children from sexual offences - A Manipur experience
N Brajakanta Singh- 'Crime against children, particularly sexual assault on minor girls is increasing in our state'

Illegal migrants from neighbourning country to Manipur is external aggression
A Romen Kumar Singh- 'may approach Supreme Court under Article 32 of Constitution of India to give directions'

Mob justice, justice on communal lines
Aaron Keishing- 'It is a gross miscarriage of justice as the victims were denied their right to procedure '

Fifth and Sixth schedule of Constitution of India : A comparative analysis :: Part 5
Dr Th Siamkhum- 5 part series on Fifth and Sixth schedule of Constitution of India

Certainty in sentencing rapists could reduce incident of rapes in Manipur
N Brajakanta Singh- 'rape of woman is more heinous crime than murder because rape reduces woman to a living corpse '

Fifth and Sixth schedule of Constitution of India : A comparative analysis :: Part 4
Dr Th Siamkhum- 5 part series on Fifth and Sixth schedule of Constitution of India

Society and the Child in Manipur
Rajkumar Tomma Singh- '..hear cases of child labour, illiteracy and immoral trafficking of minor girls.. '

Fifth and Sixth schedule of Constitution of India : A comparative analysis :: Part 3
Dr Th Siamkhum- 5 part series on Fifth and Sixth schedule of Constitution of India

Angst about 'Mob Justice'
Thoudam Imomacha Singh- '...introducing a legislation so that mob justice could be prohibited for all time to come'

Fifth and Sixth schedule of Constitution of India : A comparative analysis :: Part 2
Dr Th Siamkhum- 5 part series on Fifth and Sixth schedule of Constitution of India

Fifth and Sixth schedule of Constitution of India : A comparative analysis :: Part 1
Dr Th Siamkhum- 5 part series on Fifth and Sixth schedule of Constitution of India

Reformation is the priority, punishment is not the means: Juvenile Justice
Leishangthem Roshan Meetei- 'Save the right of the India's adolescent children'

Child Laws in India: A short review
Rajkumar Tomma-'National Charter for Children, 2003 was enacted to reiterate the commitment to cause of children'

All about human rights, the judiciary & the executive
Thoudam Imomacha 'Pertaining to Sharmila's demand, till now govt is constantly trying to buy time. It is laughable '

Judgement of High Court of Sikkim On university grants commission - regulations
Ch Kamei- 'the case of Sourav Kafley versus Sikkim Public Service Commission and the State of Sikkim '

Legal provisions concerning sexual violence against women and children in India :: Part 2
Audrey D'mello- 2 part series on Legal provisions concerning sexual violence against women and children

Legal provisions concerning sexual violence against women and children in India :: Part 1
Audrey D'mello- 2 part series on Legal provisions concerning sexual violence against women and children

A case study of MNF movement for independence in Mizoram :: Part 6
Dr Th Siamkhum- 6 part series on Counter-Insurgency Operation and Human Right Violation

A case study of MNF movement for independence in Mizoram :: Part 5
Dr Th Siamkhum- 6 part series on Counter-Insurgency Operation and Human Right Violation

A case study of MNF movement for independence in Mizoram :: Part 4
Dr Th Siamkhum- 6 part series on Counter-Insurgency Operation and Human Right Violation

A case study of MNF movement for independence in Mizoram :: Part 3
Dr Th Siamkhum- 6 part series on Counter-Insurgency Operation and Human Right Violation

A case study of MNF movement for independence in Mizoram :: Part 2
Dr Th Siamkhum- 6 part series on Counter-Insurgency Operation and Human Right Violation

A case study of MNF movement for independence in Mizoram :: Part 1
Dr Th Siamkhum- 6 part series on Counter-Insurgency Operation and Human Right Violation

Let us democratise Justice: Voice of Justice Seekers
P. Sharatchandra Singh- 'onus is on the higher judiciary to promote and demonstrate high standards of judicial conduct'

Police is a tool of harassment as perceived by the supreme court
A Romenkumar Singh- ' ...a tool of harassment, oppression and surely not considered a friend of public'

Let's stand united for Human Rights
Ranjan K Baruah-''all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. '

Divinity of a Judge :: Part 2
A Romenkumar Singh- 2 part series ...

Divinity of a Judge :: Part 1
A Romenkumar Singh- 2 part series ...

Land acquisition act : A tool for mass exploitation?
Yenning- 'Government of Manipur has been forcibly acquiring lands in the name of 'public purpose''

Justice is the root of peace
R Rungsung- 'Peace without justice is no peace.....'

Human Rights Enforcement in the Northeast
Siehzahau T Singsit- 'International opinion is very clear that repressive laws should have to be revoked..'

An Introspection : Manipur Paddy Land Conservation Bill 2014
Jiten Yumnam- ' one wonders what Manipur actually needs at this point of time in agriculture..'

POCSO Act vis-a-vis Police and Doctors
Keisam Pradipkumar- 'on (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012) ..'

Reassessing the case of Human Trafficking in Manipur
Wangdi Pamai- 'ample cases of human trafficking happening in Manipur situated in the NE part of India ..'

Morality and Legislation
Advocate Arjun - ' both Morality and Legislation ought to have the same interests to the end ..'

Individual Statement from Debriefing at 26th Session of the UN Human Rights Council
Statements from Rashida Manjoo, Babloo Loitongbam, Sobita Mangshatabam and Thangjam Dolendro Meitei

How to determine matters in dispute in Judiciary Court?
Advocate Arjun - ' consider the particular facts of the case first and then the relevant laws of the case'

A Judge Cannot Judge His Own Case
Advocate Arjun - ' first principle of Natural Justice consists of the Rule against Bias or Intent'

Checking Over Administrative Discretion For Effectiveness
Advocate Arjun - 'Object of Administrative Law is to strengthen the existing methods of control'

The Administrative Discretion Cannot Challenge The Doctrine Of Ultra-Vires
Advocate Arjun - 'if Administrative Discretion is not properly controlled, it will make the Executive Tyrant'

The Doctrine Of Judicial Review
Advocate Arjun - 'The legislatures cannot avoid significance of the judicial review..'

Power and function of Speaker of the House
Yumkham Erabot Singh - 'In connection with the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India.'

Whether Laws Lead Or Change Or Follow The Changes ?
Advocate Arjun - 'Pushing Citizens to change is far better than striving to control them..'

Cisgender Privilege and Its Ignorance of Equality
Natalidita Ningthoukhongjam- 'We are still perpetuating the tradition of looking down on a certain group of people'

Justice Delays And Justice Denies : Historical problems of Indian Judicial System
Advocate Arjun - '..no new Judicial System introduced in collaboration of the Indian Social realities..'

Indian Federalism In Bluff Not In Sense
Advocate Arjun - 'Constitution of India is neither purely Federal nor purely unitary '

Medical Negligence: Coping with the issue
Dr Th Ibocha Singh - 'As a rule, the law is very considerate to the medical profession.... '

Right To Equality Is Not Absolute But Highly Qualified Under The Constitution Of India
Advocate Arjun - 'Constitution of India guarantees the Right to Equality through Article 14 to 18 of the Constitution '

Hospitals- Public/Private under obligation to provide Free Medical Treatment To Rape Victims
A. Romen Kumar Singh - 'Violence against woman is a recurring crime across the globe and India '

Issue of racist attack on North East people raised at UN :: Full Statement
Babloo Loitongbam speech at 43rd Meeting 25th Regular Session of Human Rights Council on 21 March 2014

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958: more than mere human rights issue : Part 2
Yumnam Premananda - 2 parts series " one of the most draconian legislations that the Indian Parliament has passed"

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958: more than mere human rights issue : Part 1
Yumnam Premananda - 2 parts series " one of the most draconian legislations that the Indian Parliament has passed"

Supreme Court Of Failure To Secure Conviction In Criminal Case
A. Romen Kumar- ' A fair and proper investigation is always conducive to the ends of justice...'

Understanding National Food Security Act, 2013 :: Part 3
A 3 part series from Sandeep Thoudam

Understanding National Food Security Act, 2013 :: Part 2
A 3 part series from Sandeep Thoudam

Understanding National Food Security Act, 2013 :: Part 1
A 3 part series from Sandeep Thoudam

Human Rights and Right to Education: A Fundamental Right
Dr Gaikhamsin Riamei - 'Not only central and state govts but the nation as a whole should take responsibility'

Independent People's Tribunal on the Functioning of National Human Rights Commission : A report
A report from an Independent Peoples' Tribunal on December 14, 15 & 16, 2013 in New Delhi

Land Acquisition Act and NRP: Legitimizing Forced Eviction
Yenning - If land acquisition and eviction are necessary, what is more crucial is the rehabilitation part'

Something on ND and PS Act (Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substance)
BBS - 'need a judge for Special Court ND & PS Manipur, to prick the bubble of the drugs racket'

National Food Security Bill 2013
G Hiamguanglung - 'Bill seeks "to provide for food and nutritional security in human life cycle approach'

Human Rights in Manipur
Geetanjali Khangembam - 'the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is still a dream than a reality'

Rights of Women and Law :: Part 4
Romilla Akham - 4 Part series on 'Rights of Women and Law'

Rights of Women and Law :: Part 3
Romilla Akham - 4 Part series on 'Rights of Women and Law'

Rights of Women and Law :: Part 2
Romilla Akham - 4 Part series on 'Rights of Women and Law'

Rights of Women and Law :: Part 1
Romilla Akham - 4 Part series on 'Rights of Women and Law'

Immortalising AFSPA
Czadanda Saint goes back in time to describe how AFSPA was passed in 1958.

Questioning Indian democracy : The case of AFSPA in NE India
Roluahpuia - 'in legal terms, 'a person is innocent until proven guilty' is out of question in NE region'

Road Rights For Cyclists
Salam Gunakanta - 'Road Infrastructure is usually biased towards the Automobile, and fails to take cyclists into account'

Report of Supreme Court appointed Commission on Extra-Judicial Execution
Download the entire report in PDF :: EEVFAM ( Extra-Judicial Execution Victim Families Manipur)

Guidelines and Law against sexual harassment at any workplace by Supreme Court order-384
Download the Law against sexual harassment at any workplace by SC order-384

Prison houses and Valleys of torture :: Part 2
Devika Mittal - 2 part series on Structural State-sponsored violence in Kashmir and North East India

Justice and peace in Manipur : A humbug
R Rungsung - 'To attain a peaceful world, peace has to be constructed from below'

Prison houses and Valleys of torture :: Part 1
Devika Mittal - 2 part series on Structural State-sponsored violence in Kashmir and North East India

Is appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries unconstitutional and illegal ? :: Part 2
Dr. Khomdon Singh Lisam - 2 part series on the unconstitutional appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries

Is appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries unconstitutional and illegal ? :: Part 1
Dr. Khomdon Singh Lisam - 2 part series on the unconstitutional appointment of Parliamentary Secretaries

Child Soldiers (Combatants)
N Brajakanta -'Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) defines a child as 'any human being below 18 years'

The judgement of a Judicial Commissioner
Akham Bonbirdhwaja -'three court orders passed in connection with forests and wild life '

Interim submission of EEVFAM case in Supreme Court [PDF format] : 9th April 2013
Download the entire case on the enterim submission to Supreme Court

Manipur a Victim of 'Crime against Humanity'
Yenning- 'a tragic case of "crime against humanity" with structural violence exposed by PIL on extra-judicial killings'

Laws and development : An economic approach
Dr L Krishnamangol- 'draw our attention to the need for new laws for the society and economy'

Breaking the Silence Finally on Child Sexual Abuse
Anjali Singh- 'Child Sexual Abuse is a topic few are ready to discuss much less address'

Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) sounded on Loktak eviction
AHRC- 'regarding continued eviction of floating hut dwellers and destruction of floating huts at Loktak'

Is group interest above individual Justice?
Maisnam Bomcha- 'Do our leaders forget that Shaheed Bhagat Singh was a terrorist in the eyes of the British Imperialists'

Departmental Enquiry under Section 20 of RTI Act :: Part 2
A. Romen Kumar - 2 part series on Right To Information Act, 2005

Departmental Enquiry under Section 20 of RTI Act :: Part 1
A. Romen Kumar - 2 part series on Right To Information Act, 2005

Beating the Good, Bad and Ugly AFSPA to Death: Why is it not dying? :: Part 3
Puyam Nongdrei - 3 Part Series on AFSPA

Supreme Court on sexual harassment of women at work place : Part 2
A Romen Kumar Singh 2 part series on legal matters for sexual harassment of women at work place

Supreme Court on sexual harassment of women at work place : Part 1
A Romen Kumar Singh 2 part series on legal matters for sexual harassment of women at work place

Beating the Good, Bad and Ugly AFSPA to Death: Why is it not dying? :: Part 2
Puyam Nongdrei - 3 Part Series on AFSPA

Beating the Good, Bad and Ugly AFSPA to Death: Why is it not dying? :: Part 1
Puyam Nongdrei - 3 Part Series on AFSPA

Ignoring the rights of rape victim :: Part 2
A Romen Kumar Singh 2 parts series on rights of rape victim

Ignoring the rights of rape victim :: Part 1
A Romen Kumar Singh 2 parts series on rights of rape victim

Need For Environment Protection And Ecological Task Force In Manipur :: Part 2
Rajkumar Rajendra 2 parts series on Environment Law

Supreme Court order on EEVFAM petition on January 4 2013 :: Download the whole Order
Downloadable PDF File of the Supreme Court order on EEVFAM petition : January 4 2013

Need For Environment Protection And Ecological Task Force In Manipur :: Part 1
Rajkumar Rajendra 2 parts series on Environment Law

People demand tougher laws against sexual assault
Bobby Ramakant on the Recommendations to Justice JS Verma Committee

A relief for the victims of the extra judicial executions
Kh. Tarunkumar-'We should always remember that "howsoever high you be, the law is above you."'

Child Friendly Investigations For Breaking The Silence
Seram Neken-'for effective implementation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012'

Custodial torture - A naked violation of human rights
Kh. Tarunkumar-'Custodial violence by police is not only peculiar but it is widespread in this democratic country'

Some Thought On Local Laws
Yumnam Nirmala-'Nobody, nothing can change the local laws and out of shame and depression the girl hanged herself'

Child Right Commission
Haseen Chishti -''Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)'

(Download) Petition Document to Supreme Court on Extrajudicial Executions in Manipur
Downloadable document from Extrajudicial Execution Victim Families Association, Manipur (EEVFAM)

UPR and India Review: Flirting with Human Rights
Jiten Yumnam- "India fails to live to its words to fulfill international human rights obligations"

Medical Negligence and Procedural Law
Khangembam Devabrata- "Supreme Court pronounced medical profession could be tried under Consumer Protection Act"

Human Rights Vs Individual Rights :: Part 2
JC Sanasam- "sub-conflict between the term Human Rights and the subtly existing term Individual Rights"

Human Rights Vs Individual Rights :: Part 1
JC Sanasam- "sub-conflict between the term Human Rights and the subtly existing term Individual Rights"

The Third Gender Does Not Deserve A Third Grade Treatment
Shobha Shukla- "create awareness in society that third gender have their own specific problems and their own life"

Land Acquisition Act: A Tool for Mass Exploitation ?
Yenning - 'Question is, how can Govt acquire land forcibly and hand over to a company whose sole interest is making profit?'

Documentation of the 24th May 2012 session at Universal Periodic Review, India at Geneva
Downloadable file from 'Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights in Manipur and UN' :: May 25 2012

Downloadable Memorandum on Recommendations on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions
Downloadable file in PDF from Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights in Manipur and the UN' :: March 28 2012

Communication as Human Right
Nongmaithem Reena- 'innovation of communication and information play an important role in teaching of human rights'

Human Rights Education for Sustainable Peace : Challenges Ahead - Part 2
Dr Jayadeba Sahoo - 'Human Rights Day is an opportunity to reflect on the gains and losses of the human rights movement'

Human Rights Education for Sustainable Peace : Challenges Ahead - Part 1
Dr Jayadeba Sahoo - 'Human Rights Day is an opportunity to reflect on the gains and losses of the human rights movement'

International Human Rights Day and Right to Education Act
Dr R.K. Brajananda explains the International Human Rights Day and Right to Education Act

101 Things You Wanted To Know About The Police But Were Too Afraid To Ask :: Part 4
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative 4 part series on the things you need to know about police action

Status Of Human Rights In Manipur : Download the entire report
Submitted on 28 November 2011 as part of 2nd Cycle Universal Periodic Review Human Rights Council, United Nations

101 Things You Wanted To Know About The Police But Were Too Afraid To Ask :: Part 3
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative 4 part series on the things you need to know about police action

101 Things You Wanted To Know About The Police But Were Too Afraid To Ask :: Part 2
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative 4 part series on the things you need to know about police action

101 Things You Wanted To Know About The Police But Were Too Afraid To Ask :: Part 1
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative 4 part series on the things you need to know about police action

The "Sign Board" Commission of Manipur
Dr. Shukhdeba Hanjabam - 'Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC) is the "Sign Board" Commission of Manipur'.

Molestation of Rule of Law
A media narrative on the happenings in Manipur

Twin statutes bothering Manipur
Seram Neken writes on Removal of AFSPA and extension of MLR&LR Act in hills

Human Rights in Academic Initiative with Special Reference to MU
Dr Gaikhamsin Riamei on the "Centre for Human Rights and Duties Education" at Manipur University

Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 - Manipur Experience
A Booklet from Campaign for Peace & Democracy (Manipur)

Peace in Manipur; Its Different Dimensions : A Discourse :: Part 2
Priyadarshni M Gangte 2 part series -'If Egypt can bring about a political peace why can't Manipur ???'

Peace in Manipur; Its Different Dimensions : A Discourse :: Part 1
Priyadarshni M Gangte 2 part series -'If Egypt can bring about a political peace why can't Manipur ???'

Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 in Manipur and other States of Northeast India
A report from REDRESS, Asian Human Rights Commission and Human Rights Alert

A Case of Lamphel Yaipha Leikai Eviction
Laishram Malem Mangal says its a case of Misusing the Law and Failure of Justice

Human Rights and Police :: Part 2
Jinine Laishramcha's 2 parts series on Human RIghts and its relationship with Police and Policing

Human Rights and Police :: Part 1
Jinine Laishramcha's 2 parts series on Human RIghts and its relationship with Police and Policing

Adverse effect of Manipur (VA in Hill Areas) Act, 1956
Titus Kamei discusses the mistakes in this Act with respect to Khullapka and Khunbu

Which first - Peace or Development ? Justice First !
Jinine Laishramcha - "Govt peace and developments undertaking without acknowledging injustices will be suicidal for society"

Fostering Civil Military Relations :: Part 2
Laishram Malem Mangal provides a legal perspective on Civil Military relations

Fostering Civil Military Relations :: Part 1
Laishram Malem Mangal provides a legal perspective on Civil Military relations

Land Rights of Tribal and State Land Laws - Manipur :: Part 2
D P Panmei explains in details the State Land Laws wrt Tribal

Land Rights of Tribal and State Land Laws - Manipur :: Part 1
D P Panmei explains in details the State Land Laws wrt Tribal

Human Rights Defenders' Statement Of Manipur
Observance of Human Rights Day 2010 on December 10 2010

Arrest of RK Sanayaima alias Meghen
Waikhom Damodar Singh on the legal loopholes arising out of this arrest

Conversion Termed 'Illegal': An Assault of Indian Secularism and Democracy
Madhu Chandra- Orissa's Freedom of Religion Act violates human rights and constitutional rights

A time bomb called the Article 3
Dr AK Chishti - 'insert a Clause prescribing the size limit of a state that can be considered as standard'

The National Highways Act, 1956
Waikhom Damodar Singh discusses The National Highways Act, l956 in view of present Highway problem

Why we cannot exist without law ?
Laishram Malem Mangal explains on the basic tenant of mankind

Restore the Rights of the Tribals
Bruce K. Thangkhal on the Independent People's tribunal held in New Delhi on April 11, 2010

Human Rights and Political Solution
Heigrujam Nabashyam on the mockery of the rights of a human being in Manipur

Human Rights- its growth and development in human history
Geetarani Takhellambam takes a brief look at its growth and development in human history

Human Rights Under Democracy :: Part 1
Dr. Koijam Manihar Singh talks Human Rights in length.

Human Rights Under Democracy :: Part 2
Dr. Koijam Manihar Singh talks Human Rights in length.

Human Rights Under Democracy :: Part 3
Dr. Koijam Manihar Singh talks Human Rights in length.

Human Rights Under Democracy :: Part 4
Dr. Koijam Manihar Singh talks Human Rights in length.

The Gay Debate
Romeo Naorem on landmark verdict of on 2nd July 2009

Right To Information (RTI) to curb Corruption
Lairenjam Dhanamanjuri on RTI as a tool that can be used by citizen.

International Justice Day
Prof. Naorem Sanajaoba on the genesis of 17 July as Intl. Justice Day

Legisprudence Of EJE in Manipur & NES
Professor Naorem Sanajaoba on Legisprudence of Extra-Judicial Executions

Human rights in armed conflict areas
Prof Noarem Sanajaoba looks at armed conflict areas

Sanctity of Life and Abolitionist movement for Death Penalty
Bishwajit Okram on the laws involved in Capital Punishment.

AFSPA, 1958 - A Law Review
A series of Law Review on AFSPA by Prof. Dr. Naorem Sanajaoba

Human Rights issues in South Asia
A series on Human Rights issues by Prof. Dr. Naorem Sanajaoba

Recommendation to UN Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD)
UN Committee Recommendation to Govt of India. Supplied by Babloo Loitongbam

International Criminal Court
Professor Naorem Sanajaoba discusses the Jurisdictional & Admissibility Issues

Right to Information Act - A controversial act
Romenkumar Khundrakpam explains RTI.