Accessible, rigorous writing on the policies that govern everyday Indian life. The ArmChair Journal covers economic policy, government programmes, law and judicial affairs — bringing academic analysis to issues that matter to citizens, students and professionals alike.
Initiatives like Digital India and Demonetization and events like COVID have enhanced connectivity and transparency presenting a promising pathway for India’s future growth and soft power enhancement.
Ladli Behna Yojana reflects the patriarchal mood of the state, rather than really redefining women’s role in the economy.
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) signify complete health coverage of a population to increase the accessibility of the health care services.
The north-south debate needs a more holistic approach to address the delimitation exercise in India
As the women of JNU who drove the university’s reputation and success over the years, they now face a twofold adversity: from the internal administration and from the external forces of society, all directed towards JNU. They face this because, first, they are women; second, because they are women of JNU.
Western democracies have been seeing a crisis of legitimacy as citizens are not trusting institutions and governments anymore. What would this lead to?
Home Minister Amit Shah promised to eliminate Naxalism by 2026, the Communist Party of India (Maoist) appears to be in steep decline. Maoist jan adalats bypassed due process, while the state relied on exceptional legal regimes, vigilante formations like Salwa Judum, and expanded use of the UAPA.
Prevention of sexual harassment at workplace should be seen from power and behavioral lens as much as legal lens.
Judicial cleavages significantly influence social justice, affecting rulings on rights and equality. The balance between activism and restraint, alongside transparency in appointments, is crucial for fair judicial processes.
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