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Upendra Baxi

 Person

Found in 701 Collections and/or Records:

Women in Judiciary: From Raw data to New Deal?”, 17 November 2018

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-89
Abstract This article addresses the historical underrepresentation of women in the Indian judiciary. Baxi moves beyond "tokenism," calling for a "New Deal" that ensures gender diversity at all levels of the court. He argues that a gender-diverse bench brings "different voices" and lived experiences that enrich judicial reasoning, especially in cases of gender-based violence and family law. The synopsis notes Baxi’s critique of the "glass ceiling" in the Collegium system and his plea for a structural...
Dates: Publication: 17 November 2018

Women live in constant fear of rape, 26 December 1978

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Identifier: UB-005-01-09-02
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In Indian Express.

Dates: Publication: 26 December 1978

Women protest against rape

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Identifier: UB-005-01-09-46
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Upendra Baxi Collection is a digital collection that currently comprises a single series, Bibliography. This series is organised into several subseries, including Published Academic Articles, Published Book Chapters, Published Books, Published Book Reviews, Published Lectures and Presentations from Conferences and Seminars, Newspaper Articles, Letters and Correspondence (Mathura Rape Case), Other Media, and Media Articles by Others on the Mathura Rape Case.

Dates: 1965 - 2026

Women protest against rape harrasment staff reporter, 9 March 1980

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Identifier: UB-005-01-09-09
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Upendra Baxi Collection is a digital collection that currently comprises a single series, Bibliography. This series is organised into several subseries, including Published Academic Articles, Published Book Chapters, Published Books, Published Book Reviews, Published Lectures and Presentations from Conferences and Seminars, Newspaper Articles, Letters and Correspondence (Mathura Rape Case), Other Media, and Media Articles by Others on the Mathura Rape Case.

Dates: Publication: 9 March 1980

Women to stage Dharna outside supreme court, 15 March 1980

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Identifier: UB-005-01-09-11
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In Hindustan Times.

Dates: Publication: 15 March 1980

Women's body seeks intervention in case, 6 April 1980

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Identifier: UB-005-01-09-37
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In Hindustan Times.

Dates: Publication: 6 April 1980

Women's dharna at supreme court

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Identifier: UB-005-01-09-48
Scope and Contents From the Collection:

The Upendra Baxi Collection is a digital collection that currently comprises a single series, Bibliography. This series is organised into several subseries, including Published Academic Articles, Published Book Chapters, Published Books, Published Book Reviews, Published Lectures and Presentations from Conferences and Seminars, Newspaper Articles, Letters and Correspondence (Mathura Rape Case), Other Media, and Media Articles by Others on the Mathura Rape Case.

Dates: 1965 - 2026

Women's organisations' plea fail, 14 April 1980

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Identifier: UB-005-01-09-39
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In Times

Dates: Publication: 14 April 1980

“Women’s Rights Are Human Rights”, 25 April 2020

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-129
Abstract This piece explores the "internationalization" of women’s rights and its impact on Indian law. Baxi discusses the CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women) and its use by the Indian Supreme Court (as in the Vishaka judgment). The article argues that "women’s rights" cannot be compartmentalized as "family issues" but must be seen as "universal human rights." The synopsis captures Baxi’s critique of "patriarchal" legal interpretations. He asserts that...
Dates: Publication: 25 April 2020

“World without Borders: Towards A New International Law”, 20 Novermber 2001

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Identifier: UB-005-01-06-30
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World Without Borders: Towards A New International Law (Times of India, November 20, 2001): Examines globalization's impact on international law, discussing how transnational flows of people, capital, and information challenge traditional state-centric legal frameworks. Baxi explores emerging forms of global governance, human rights across borders, and need for reimagining international legal order. In The Times of India.

Dates: Publication: 20 Novermber 2001