Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research is seeking submissions in the form of a call for papers for its Volume 6, Issue 2.

About IJLLR

IJLLR – Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research, ISSN: 2582-8878, is an online bi-monthly journal. The Journal revolves around Socio-legal topics and is not restricted to any particular field or subject of law. The Journal promotes interdisciplinary research entailing detailed study of law with other disciplines in the contemporary era.

IJLLR’s Aim

IJLLR aims to provide a platform where everyone related to the field of law can contribute their research work on any topic related to law and help create a quality open-access platform that can be used by anyone to gain or develop their knowledge and expertise in the subject of law.

Perks of Getting Published at IJLLR

• Indexed: The Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research is indexed in reputable databases like MANUPATRA, HEINONLINE, ROAD, and GOOGLE SCHOLAR, which makes the articles available to a broader community making the research available to all.
• E-Certificate of Publication: The E-Certificate of publication is given to all the authors published in each issue without any additional cost. The certificate is given to the authors as soon as the publication is live.
• PIF (Publication Impact Factor): 6.605 (Calculated by International Institute of Organized Research)
• Free DOI (Digital Object Identification): A DOI is a string of numbers, letters, and symbols used to permanently identify an article or document and link to it on the web. A DOI will help a reader easily locate a document from the citation.
• Certificate of Excellence: The top authors in each issue are given a Certificate of Excellence for their publication with other prizes.
• Timely Processing of Manuscript: The whole review process takes up to 48 hours. The final publication is done within 1-4 working days of the payment of the processing fee.
• Hard Copy Available: The authors have the option to get a hard copy of their Publication Certificate/Certificate of Excellence and the published manuscript on payment of a minimal fee.
• Internship Opportunities: The top authors are provided with internship opportunities.
• Opportunity to be a Student Editor: The top authors are also provided with an opportunity to work as an editor for the Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research.

Theme

Any socio-legal topic or issue relating to law can be sent for publication as IJLLR promotes interdisciplinary research in the field of law and related disciplines.

Who can Submit?

All Academicians, Research Scholars, Lawyers, Law Students, or Anyone with an interest in the field of law and related disciplines can submit their original and unpublished manuscripts.

How to Submit?

The authors can submit their manuscripts through the form provided at the end of the post.

In case of any difficulty in filling out the submission form, the authors can submit their manuscript via email at [[email protected]]

Submission Categories

IJLLR invites original, unpublished manuscripts in the following categories:

• Long Articles (3000-6000 words, Excluding footnotes).
• Essays/Short Articles (1500-3000 words, Excluding footnotes).
• Case Notes and Legislative Comments (1200-2500 words).

Note: While it is advisable to adhere to the word limits of each category, the journal may be flexible on the word limit depending on the quality of the article.

Submission Guidelines

The guidelines for publication must be strictly followed. The guidelines for publication in the IJLLR Journal can be accessed here.

Processing Charges

• Single Authored: INR 800/-
• Co-Authored: INR 1000/- (Up to 3 Authors)
• Foreign Authors: $25/- (Outside India)

General Instructions

• Long articles and short articles must be accompanied by an abstract.
• An article may be authored by up to 3 co-authors.
• All works must be original and unpublished, and must not be pending for review before any other journal.
• Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification for publication at IJLLR.
• The first page of the manuscript should contain the title of the paper, the name of the authors, and their institutional affiliation, followed by an abstract.
• The main body of the manuscript should be in Times New Roman style, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing, and footnotes in Times New Roman Style, Size 10, with 1.0 line spacing. All headings must have uniform formatting.
• All footnotes should conform to the Bluebook 20th Edition or ILI Rules of Footnoting.

All correspondence and queries related to the submission may be addressed to [email protected] or [email protected]

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The Centre for Competition Law and Economics has opened applications for internships for the month of July 2024.

About CCLE

The Centre for Competition Law and Economics (CCLE) is a law and policy research organisation based in India. The Centre has done pioneering work in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Advertisement Technology (AdTech), data protection, and antitrust laws and has collaborated with major tech companies, industry associations and regulatory bodies to build consensus on varying issues.

The Centre regularly publishes research reports, and academic articles and conducts capacity-building workshops to enhance the common good and ensure sustained economic development. The research fellows at the Centre are regular visitors to some of the reputed academic institutions across the globe.

About the Opportunity

CCLE is looking for Interns for the month of July 2024. The selected candidates will be made part of the running projects where they will get an opportunity to work alongside the Directors, and the opportunity to connect with some of the leading policymakers and academicians in the field of antitrust.

Number of Vacancies

2

Mode

Virtual.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct research on relevant questions of law and policy
• Prepare presentations for the government as may be the case
• Assist the fellows in the ongoing research work
• Allied work required for the completion of research projects

Eligibility Criteria

All Law students.

How to Apply?

The candidates are expected to share a copy of their CV along with a brief cover letter on why they are interested in the position to [email protected] with the subject line “Internship Application- July, 2024”.

Contact Information

For any queries, please contact at [email protected].

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Internship applications are invited for The Lingering Shadows Initiative. Read details inside. Apply Now!

About the Organisation

The Lingering Shadows Initiative (Parchaayi/Chhaya/Saba Project) is a program envisioned by a team of practising advocates in Delhi NCR (India) to provide representation within the Courtrooms through legal aid and outside the Courtrooms through advocacy, media engagements, refugee and migrant art, theatre and various other mediums to the displaced communities within Delhi NCR, particularly the refugees and migrant workers, whose stories, narratives and issues remain overlooked and unattended.

As part of the project, the team regularly visits the communities in their camps and records their challenges, subhuman treatment, and systematic ghettoization. They write about these stories in the media and academic circles and represent them through refugee art and other art forms to build public awareness and opinions in favour of the communities.

Additionally, they provide regular legal training, legal aid, and legal representation to all community members. The Team operates a 24-hour phone number that anyone can call at any point of the day to access legal consultation/aid.

This project is coordinated and led by Ujjaini Chatterji, an advocate based in New Delhi. Interns will work with her directly.

About the Internship

Who can Apply?

All law students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate courses are encouraged to apply. Practicing lawyers interested in exploring feminist human rights lawyering as a career may also consider joining us.

Physical Interns

Online Interns

Social Media Interns

How to Apply?

• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
• Email [email protected] with the subject “Application for Internship’, along with your CV, cover letter and a writing sample.

Perks

The Legal Gazette is calling for applications for Campus Ambassadors for the duration of 3 months.

About the Legal Gazette

The Legal Gazette is a prominent and esteemed e-law journal known for its rigorous academic standards and commitment to the legal community. Our mission is to foster legal scholarship and provide a platform for legal professionals and students to publish and share their research.

About the Opportunity

The Legal Gazette is calling for applications for Campus Ambassadors for the duration of 3 months.

Benefits

1. Certificate of Completion.
2. Free publication of 3 blogs per month, each accompanied by a certificate.
3. Complimentary access to thorough research on weekly legal topics.
4. Earn a 13% commission on deals related to The Legal Gazette participation or submissions.
5. Access premium resources for your research and development work.
6. Opportunity to become a permanent member of The Legal Gazette team.

Eligibility

B.A.LL.B, BBA.LL.B, LL.B, LL.M, and PhD candidates can apply.

How to Apply?

Apply by filling out the form given below this post.

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Introduction

The right to free and compulsory education in India is a significant legal and constitutional right aimed at ensuring that every child has access to education. This right is enshrined in the Constitution of India and has been reinforced through various laws and judicial decisions. This post contains detailed overview of this right, covering its constitutional basis, legislative framework, key case laws, and the implications for educational policy in India.

Constitutional Basis of Right to Free and Compulsory Education

The foundation for the right to education is Article 21A of the Indian Constitution, which was added through the 86th Amendment in 2002. It mandates the State to provide free and compulsory education to all children aged 6-14 years in such a manner as the State may determine by law.

Enacted in 2009, the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, commonly known as the RTE Act, is a significant legislation in India that ensures the constitutional right to education for children between the ages of 6 and 14. The act covers all schools, including government, aided, and unaided private schools. It seeks to create a universal, inclusive education system that ensures all children have access to schooling.

This Act operationalizes Article 21A and provides a comprehensive legal framework for ensuring free and compulsory education. It guarantees free education, meaning that no child should be required to pay fees or charges for elementary education. It mandates compulsory education, which requires parents or guardians to send their children to school, and obligates the State to ensure adequate schooling facilities.

Private unaided schools are required to reserve at least 25% of their seats for children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups. The government reimburses these schools for the cost of education for these children.

Under the Act, schools must meet specific standards for infrastructure, pupil-teacher ratio, and teacher qualifications. Schools must also admit children without discrimination and ensure they are not denied education for any reason. Per the Act, no child can be held back or expelled until the completion of elementary education.

Landmark Judgements on Free and Compulsory Education in India

Unni Krishnan v. State of Andhra Pradesh 

The case revolved around the regulatory framework governing private and professional educational institutions in India. A group of private educational institutions challenged the governmental regulations on admission procedures and fee structures. The institutions argued that these regulations infringed on their rights to conduct their business and manage their educational institutions.

The Supreme Court declared that the right to education is implicit in the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution. The court stated that the right to education includes the obligation of the State to provide education to children up to the age of 14 years. Beyond that age, the State’s obligation is dependent on its economic capacity and development.

The interpretation of the right to education in this case laid the groundwork for the 86th Amendment to the Constitution in 2002, which introduced Article 21A, explicitly mandating the right to free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. It also influenced the drafting of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, which operationalized the newly established constitutional right.

Mohini Jain v. State of Karnataka 

The case arose from the high fees charged by private medical colleges in Karnataka. Mohini Jain, a student from Uttar Pradesh, applied for admission to a medical college in Karnataka but was denied due to her inability to pay the high “capitation fee” required for admission. Capitation fees were often demanded by private institutions in addition to tuition fees, creating a significant barrier to education, especially for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The central question in this case was whether the right to education could be considered a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution and whether the charging of capitation fees by private educational institutions violated this right.

The court ruled that the right to education is integral to the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The judgment reasoned that life with dignity could not be achieved without the ability to access education.

Environmental and Consumer Protection Foundation v. Union of India 

The Environmental and Consumer Protection Foundation (ECPF), a non-governmental organization, filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court of India, highlighting the inadequate infrastructure in government schools across the country. The petition focused on the lack of basic amenities, such as safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, and classrooms, which adversely affected the quality of education and the health and well-being of students.

The central issue in this case was whether the State’s failure to ensure basic infrastructure in schools violated the Right to Free and Compulsory Education guaranteed under the RTE Act, and consequently, the fundamental right to education under Article 21A of the Indian Constitution.

The court emphasized that under the RTE Act, schools must meet certain minimum standards for infrastructure, including safe drinking water, proper sanitation, adequate classrooms, playgrounds, and other essential facilities.

The Supreme Court directed the Union Government and state governments to ensure that all schools comply with the infrastructure requirements specified in the RTE Act.

Society for Unaided Private Schools of Rajasthan v. Union of India 

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, which operationalized Article 21A of the Indian Constitution, contained a provision requiring private unaided schools to reserve at least 25% of their seats for children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups. The cost of educating these students would be reimbursed by the government.

Private unaided schools in Rajasthan, under the banner of the Society for Unaided Private Schools, challenged this provision, arguing that it violated their autonomy and property rights. They claimed that the RTE Act’s requirement of 25% reservation infringed on their freedom to manage their institutions.

The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the RTE Act, including its provision requiring private schools to admit 25% of their students from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups.

Medicaps University, Indore, is accepting applications for admission to the LL.B, BA LL.B, and BBA LL.B (Hons.) Programmes.

About Medicaps

Established with a deep mission to transform legal education, the University is committed to quality and has been granted accreditation by the Bar Council of India.

Why Medicaps?

• State-of-the-art facilities and intensive Moot Court Training from the first year.
• Air-conditioned theatre and classrooms with advanced teaching aids.
• Rich air-conditioned library and learning resource centre with all advanced online legal databases.
• Dedicated campus recruitment cell and facilitation for professional training and placement.
• Enhancement of practical skills and experiential learning through specially designed industry-oriented curriculum.
• Interaction with renowned Lawyers, Judges, and Law Professors.
• Innumerable opportunities to participate in National & International events like seminars and moot court competitions.
• Emphasis on academic orientation along with yearly internship training programmes and much more.

Courses Offered

• BA LLB (Hons.)
• BBA LLB (Hons.)
• LLB (Hons.)

Classroom Methodologies

• Case Laws Method
• Multi-disciplinary approach
• Guest Lectures/Certification Courses and much more

Exposure Beyond Classroom

• Court Visits
• Moot Court sessions
• Psychometric Analysis & Tests and much more

Benefits

30% Scholarship Available for CLAT Aspirants.

Address

MediCaps University A.B. Road, Pigdamber, Rau, Indore 453331.

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Applications are invited for Legal Officer at TISS Mumbai for the year 2024. The last date of application is June 26.

Applications are invited for one post of ‘Legal Officer’ to be filled on contract basis for a period of one year initially and extendable based on performance of the candidate and requirement of the Institute.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from recognised University / Institute with good academic record with at least 55% of aggregate marks or B+ in the academic 10 point grade scale.
• Three years’ experience as an advocator as a law officer in Legal Department of Central or State Government or any renowned organisation.
• Good skills in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication, writing and team work skills.
• Preference: The preference may be given to the candidates having Master Degree in Law or Diploma in any specialized fields of Law. The candidates with personal flexibility, high motivation, excellent communication, writing, and good rapport building skills in Hindi and English shall have added advantage.

Job Description

• To ensure that the best legal action is taken by the Institute, Legal Officer may have to perform the following tasks.
• To provide legal support and represent the University in certain Civil/Criminal litigation.
• To perform work related to the RTI matters of the Institute.
• To guide on legal aspects of the staff engagements, project contracts.
• To represent as member secretary for Committee against Sexual Harassment in university.
• Vetting of MoUs and drafting standard agreements
• Performing other relevant legal duties as required.

How to Apply?

• Candidates are requested to apply online through the link (Apply now) provided at the end of the post
• Candidates are required to take a print of acknowledgement of online application and keep it for future reference.
• Short-listed candidates will be informed over e-mail and/or mobile phone to appear for the interview to be conducted at TISS, Mumbai.

Salary

Rs. 75,000/- p.m. (Commensurate with educational qualification and work experience).

Deadline

The last date for receipt of online application: 26th June, 2024.

Fee

The application fee of Rs. 500/- to be paid online. The SC/ST/PWD/Women candidates will be waived from the application fee if they attach the required certificate to the online application form. The application will be valid only on receipt of the application fee for those who are required to pay. Fees once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.

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Applications are invited for FSSAI Internship- July 2024. The last date of application is June 17.

About FSSAI

Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body established under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 under the aegis of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It is the apex body responsible for ensuring food safety and compliance with food standards across the country.

About the Opportunity

In the Third year of its existence, the FSSAI Internship Scheme is being offered to provide learning opportunities to young talent in the field of Foods and Nutrition, through a mutually beneficial Inter Industry-Academia association.

FSSAI internship program will provide Interns with unique learning opportunities in various areas of food regulation of food safety administration.

Eligibility Criteria

Students only pursuing a full-time Graduate/Post Graduate Degree/higher degree from a Recognized Institute within India/ abroad, in Bachelor/Master of Law.- Only for FSSAI (HQ)

Stipend

A stipend of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) for the entire internship period will be given to the deserving Interns on the recommendation of the Office/Division that they are attached with by the respective FSSAI (HQ)/Regional Offices/Laboratories.

Duration

Internships will be available throughout the year at different points of time, Internships will be offered for a minimum duration of 02 months which may be extended to a maximum period of 06 months. No internship of duration less than two months will be offered.

How to Apply?

• Interested and eligible students can apply online in the specified format as per the timelines provided by FSSAI through the link given at the end of the post. Applicants, who have applied for internships for previous months, need to apply afresh.
• The shortlisted candidates may be required to submit a short write-up/presentation for final selection.
• The final list of selected candidates along with their date of joining and Internship tenure would be declared online on FSSAI website by the respective office where they have opted for internship.

Deadline

17 June 2024.

Location

FSSAI (HQRS), New Delhi

Contact Details

In case of queries, please email: [email protected]

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