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The sanctity of a marriage provides no protection to interfaith couples and those in live-in relationships are even more vulnerable

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India’s new code throws into doubt whether its citizens are truly protected from the arbitrary exercise of power by public officials.

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Efforts to address social issues risk being co-opted for political gain or used to further divisive agendas.

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The reshaping of constitutionally guaranteed freedoms by bringing young adults’ sexual choices under the radar of the state has sinister implications.

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Choosing to have a child via surrogacy or choosing to become a surrogate mother raises many ethical, legal, social and economic considerations.

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India’s revised surrogacy law does little to meet the needs of its growing LGBTQ+ community.

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The mass movement of migrant workers during the pandemic allowed India’s authorities to weaken labour rights.

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The COVID-19 pandemic decimated the incomes of Indonesian motorbike and car drivers working for ride-sharing apps. But they found creative ways to survive.

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Viewing nature as a commodity has long been the norm but giving it legal rights may force a change of outlook across the world.

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Air pollution is an international problem. Domestic and international laws could work together to combat it.

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Recent work has strengthened the intellectual property rights ecosystem to protect traditional knowledge from commercial patents.

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