इस पॉडकास्ट एपिसोड 'पॉलिसी रूम' में, हम भारतीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय में कानूनी पत्रकार विवेक वार्ष्णेय के साथ बातचीत करते हैं। इस क्षेत्र में 30 साल से अधिक का अनुभव रखते हुए, उन्होंने न्यायिक प्रशासन जैसे कई कानून संबंधित विषयों पर व्यापक रूप से लेखन किया है।

इस एपिसोड में, हम उत्तराखंड विधान सभा द्वारा पारित यूनिफार्म सिविल कोड विधेयक के प्रभावों पर उनकी विशेषज्ञ जानकारी और राय की खोज करते हैं, जो विवाह, तलाक, लिव-इन रिश्ते, उत्तराधिकार, और बच्चों के अधिकारों को सभी धर्मों के लिए समानता सुनिश्चित करने का उद्देश्य रखता है। हम लिव-इन रिश्तों के पंजीकरण की अनिवार्यता, इसके कानूनी प्रभाव के बारे में विचार करेंगे।

In this podcast episode of the Policy Room, we converse with Vivek Varshney, a legal journalist at the Indian Supreme Court. With over 30 years of experience in this field, he has written extensively on various law-related topics, such as judicial administration.

In this episode, we seek his expert understanding and opinion on the implications of The Uniform Civil Code Bill passed by the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, aimed at ensuring equality of marriage, divorce, live-in relationships, inheritance, and children's rights for all religions. We will delve into the mandatory registration of live-in relationships and its legal ramifications.

This episode is in Hindi.

Read Vivek Varshney's paper on our website: https://sprf.in/%e0%a4%89%e0%a4%a4%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%a4%e0%a4%b0%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%96%e0%a4%82%e0%a4%a1-%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%b8%e0%a4%ae%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%a8-%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%97%e0%a4%b0%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%95/

In this episode of the Policy Room, Fahad Nahvi and Jitendra Bisht interview Prabhu Mohapatra, engaging in a thought-provoking dialogue. They explore the profound impact of historical narratives on policy formulation, particularly concerning labour and marginalized communities.

Dr Mohapatra, a distinguished scholar specializing in the history of labour, migration, and identity formation, shares insights drawn from his extensive research and involvement in establishing the Archives of Indian Labour. Together, they delve into the significance of historical perspectives in shaping policies aimed at addressing the needs of marginalized groups.

Throughout the discussion, Dr. Mohapatra elucidates the nuanced connections between past struggles and contemporary challenges, emphasizing the indispensable role of historical awareness in crafting effective policy frameworks. From the history of modern India to environmental and legal histories, the conversation traverses diverse realms, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of historical inquiry in informing policy decisions.

In this episode of the Policy Room, Fahad Nahvi and Eric Chopra converse with the eminent feminist historian Uma Chakravarti. Together, they delve into the intricate intersections of gender, history, and policy in the Indian context.

Uma Chakravarti is an Indian historian and filmmaker. Since the 1980s, she has written extensively on Indian history, highlighting issues relating to gender, caste, and class and has been associated with the women’s movement and the movement for democratic rights since the 1980s.

In this conversation, our guests navigate the historical landscape to unravel how gender has been historically constructed within policy frameworks in India. They dissect the implications of gender-based policies in contemporary times, shedding light on the challenges and opportunities that shape the discourse around gender and policy.

Uma Chakravarti's writing can be accessed here: https://zubaanbooks.com/bookauthor/uma-chakravarti/

SPRF's work on gender and policy:

https://sprf.in/understanding-the-socioeconomic-conditions-of-fisherwomen-in-the-fish-supply-chain-of-northern-andhra-pradesh/

https://sprf.in/the-unsung-heroes-asha-workers-battle-with-barriers-within-indias-healthcare-landscape/

https://sprf.in/valuing-unpaid-work-womens-role-in-care-economies/

https://sprf.in/effects-of-maternal-incarceration-on-the-child/

https://sprf.in/shimmers-in-a-dull-room-experiences-of-home-based-women-artisans-in-the-kaamdani-craft/

https://sprf.in/marital-rape-exception-challenges-and-arguments/