Context India holds the unique distinction of being both the world’s largest constitutional democracy and also one of its fastest growing economies. Critical to the process of India’s economic development is state acquisition of …
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Namita Wahi
Researcher position at Centre for Policy Research Land Rights Initiative
The Land Rights Initiative at the Centre for Policy Research is looking to hire a research associate . Candidates who meet the following eligibility criteria may consider applying for this position. 1. Hold Bachelor’s and …
Continue readingCPR Land Rights Initiative Conference on “Land rights, Land acquisition and Inclusive Development in India”, March 2 and 3, 2017, India International Centre, Conference Room II
Centre for Policy Research and Centre on Law and Social Transformation are pleased to invite you to a conference on Land Rights, Land Acquisition, and Inclusive Development in India Thursday and Friday, 2-3 March 2017, 9:30 a.m. …
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The demonetisation notification as it exists, suffers from illegality and violates the Constitution
In an op ed in the Economic Times on December 10, 2016, and an earlier, more detailed piece on the CPR website on December 6, 2016, I have argued that the demonetisation notification, as it exists, is illegal because it …
Continue readingPart time Research Assistant Vacancy at the Centre for Policy Research The Center for Policy Research is looking for a part time research assistant to work with the Environmental Law and Governance team in the area of …
Continue readingResearch Associate Position at the Centre for Policy Research Land Rights Initiative
The Land Rights Initiative at the Centre for Policy Research is looking to hire a research associate for a short term contractual period (six months subject to extension based on performance) . Interested candidates must …
Continue readingSeminar at CPR: ‘Reflections on the Supreme Court’s Judgment in Kaushal v. Naz Foundation’
The CENTRE FOR POLICY RESEARCH is delighted to invite you to seminar titled ‘Reflections on the Supreme Court’s Judgment in Kaushal v. Naz Foundation’ Ashok Desai, Senior Advocate Shyam Divan, Senior AdvocateMenaka Guruswamy, Advocate Arvind Narrain, …
Continue readingAnnouncement: Seminar on Litigating Health Rights: Can Courts Bring Justice to Health?
The Centre for Policy Research is delighted to invite you to a seminar on Litigating the Right to Health: Can Courts Bring Justice to Health? Speakers: Professor Siri Gloppen and Namita Wahi …
Continue readingAnnouncement: Conference on “Land Rights, Environmental Protection and Inclusive Development in India”
The Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi is organising a conference on “Land Rights, Environmental Protection and Inclusive Development in India”. The conference will feature three panels on “Andhra Pradesh and the Fifth Schedule to …
Continue readingThe new Land Acquisition Act becomes effective
According to a notification in the Official Gazette dated December 19, 2013, the much awaited and rather controversial Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, commonly referred to …
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