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New HRLN Fact Finding Report: RKSK’S Disha Clinics for Adolescents in Delhi

Adolescents' Sexual Health and Rights, Delhi, Issues, Publication, Research and Fact Finding, States, WORK

A team consisting of eleven interns, Adil, Anamika Tyagi, Ananya Kuthiala, Anoop Kumar, Anu Anmol, Arshi,  Isha Goel, Kashni Bhamra, Mahima Duggal, Nishi Sangtani and Shebani Rose  and advocate, Deepak Kumar Singh (Human Rights Law Network), went on a fact-finding mission across various districts of Delhi to understand ....
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Report of ‘Symposium on legal support for accessing Transgender Rights’ held on 14th Feb, 2018

Consultations, Delhi, Report, Update

Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) organised a consultation to discuss the legal support needed for accessing transgender rights on 14th of February 2018 at its office in New Delhi. The symposium was a part of HRLN’s ongoing initiative to advance rights of LGBTQ persons in the country. Read the ....
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Oxytocin sale, production ban suspended by Delhi High Court till October, 2018

Delhi, Landmark, Litigation, Maternal Health, Uncategorized, Update

Delhi High Court lifts the ban or the complete prohibition of domestic sales of Oxytocin till October,2018. According to a notification issued by the Central Government, KAPL was liscensed to produce Oxytocin. However, they were unable to cater adequately to the demands. The High Court order has suspended the ....
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Don’t insist on documents like Aadhaar to give benefits of maternity schemes: Delhi High Court

Articles, Delhi, Impact, Litigation, Maternal Health, Media Report, News

The Delhi High Court today said there was no legal basis for the AAP government to insist on documents like Aadhaar and bank passbooks, to provide maternity scheme benefits to pregnant and lactating women in the city. A bench of Acting Chief ....
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HIV-positive man says denied treatment, Delhi High Court orders enquiry

Delhi, HIV & AIDS, Impact, Issues, Litigation, Media Report, News, States, WORK

The Delhi High Court Wednesday pulled up two government hospitals and their doctors for allegedly denying treatment to an HIV-positive man, who had visited the facilities after sustaining injuries on his left leg and shoulder in an accident. In the plea, the man claimed discrimination by Lok Nayak Jai Prakash ....
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