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'''Lawyers Collective''' was a [[non-governmental organization]] in India which promotes human rights, especially on issues relating to [[women's rights]], [[HIV]], [[tobacco]], [[LGBT]] and parliamentary [[corruption in India]]. On 1 June 2016, Govt of India suspended the registration of the NGO under the [[Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010]] (FCRA) for alleged violation of FCRA norms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/550013/no-more-foreign-funds-indira.html|title=No more foreign funds for Indira Jaising's NGO|date=2 June 2016|website=Deccan Herald|language=en|access-date=25 April 2019}}</ref> This revoking of the license was challenged in the [[Bombay High Court]] and the case is currently pending.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/rights/cbi-raids-on-jaising-grover-a-brute-show-of-intimidation-activists-academics|title=CBI Raids on Jaising, Grover a 'Brute Show of Intimidation': Activists, Academics|website=The Wire|access-date=12 July 2019}}</ref> The [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] filed a [[first information report]] on 13 June 2019 relating to charges of criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, cheating, false statement made in declaration and various sections under the FCRA and [[Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/rights/cbi-raids-on-jaising-grover-a-brute-show-of-intimidation-activists-academics|title=CBI Raids on Jaising, Grover a 'Brute Show of Intimidation': Activists, Academics|website=The Wire|access-date=12 July 2019}}</ref> | |||
'''Lawyers Collective''' | |||
==Founding== | ==Founding== | ||
Lawyers collective was founded in 1981.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lawyerscollective.org/index.php |title=About |author= |date | Lawyers collective was founded in 1981.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lawyerscollective.org/index.php |title=About |author= |date= |publisher=Lawyers Collective |accessdate=9 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110402221645/http://www.lawyerscollective.org/index.php |archive-date=2 April 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Among its founders were [[Indira Jaising]] and [[Anand Grover]].{{Citation needed|date=April 2011}} | ||
==Access to | ==Access to medicines== | ||
Lawyers Collective represented the Cancer Patients Aid Association in the landmark intellectual property case Novartis v. Union of India.,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lawyerscollective.org/access-to-medicine/atm-current-cases.html |title= | Lawyers Collective represented the Cancer Patients Aid Association in the landmark intellectual property case Novartis v. Union of India.,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.lawyerscollective.org/access-to-medicine/atm-current-cases.html |title=Current Cases | Lawyers Collective |access-date=2 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130307122459/http://www.lawyerscollective.org/access-to-medicine/atm-current-cases.html |archive-date=7 March 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> opposing Novartis' patent for Glivec, a life-saving leukemia drug. The case has generated global attention for its impact on [[access to medicines]] worldwide. On 1 April 2013, Novartis' patent was rejected by the Supreme Court of India | ||
==HIV issues== | ==HIV issues== | ||
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==Decriminalization of homosexuality== | ==Decriminalization of homosexuality== | ||
The Lawyers Collective works closely with the [[Naz Foundation (India) Trust|Naz Foundation]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nazindia.org/advocacy.htm|title=Advocacy|publisher=Naz Foundation|accessdate=9 April 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120630065247/http://www.nazindia.org/advocacy.htm|archivedate=30 June 2012 | The Lawyers Collective works closely with the [[Naz Foundation (India) Trust|Naz Foundation]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nazindia.org/advocacy.htm|title=Advocacy|publisher=Naz Foundation|accessdate=9 April 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20120630065247/http://www.nazindia.org/advocacy.htm|archivedate=30 June 2012}}</ref> and acted as their legal team in their lawsuit to repeal [[Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.legallyindia.com/2009070276/News/lawyers-collective-overturns-anti-gay-law |title=Lawyers Collective overturns anti-gay law |author=Kian Ganz |date=2 July 2009 |work=[[legallyindia.com]] |publisher= |accessdate=9 April 2011}}</ref> | ||
==Women's rights== | ==Women's rights== | ||
In 2006 the Lawyers Collective received a grant from the [[United Nations Development Fund for Women]] to develop a project titled "Staying Alive – Empowerment through Law." The purpose of this project was to provide legal resources to promote women's rights in the Indian legal system.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.unifem.org/gender_issues/voices_from_the_field/story.php?StoryID=543 |title=India: Better Legal Options Equal More Justice for Women |author= |date=22 November 2006 | In 2006 the Lawyers Collective received a grant from the [[United Nations Development Fund for Women]] to develop a project titled "Staying Alive – Empowerment through Law." The purpose of this project was to provide legal resources to promote women's rights in the Indian legal system.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.unifem.org/gender_issues/voices_from_the_field/story.php?StoryID=543 |title=India: Better Legal Options Equal More Justice for Women |author= |date=22 November 2006 |publisher=[[United Nations Development Fund for Women]] |accessdate=9 April 2011}}</ref> | ||
==Suspension of FCRA registration== | ==Suspension of FCRA registration== | ||
On 1 June 2016, the Govt of India suspended the FCRA registration of the NGO for alleged violation of FCRA norms for 6 months pending further procedure. Lawyers Collective in a statement said that it intends to take the matter to the court. The funds received include Ford Foundation.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/indira-jaising-ngo-licence-suspended-fcra-home-ministry-tax-filings-2829436/ | title=Indira | On 1 June 2016, the Govt of India suspended the FCRA registration of the NGO for alleged violation of FCRA norms for 6 months pending further procedure. Lawyers Collective in a statement said that it intends to take the matter to the court. The funds received include Ford Foundation.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/indira-jaising-ngo-licence-suspended-fcra-home-ministry-tax-filings-2829436/ | title=Indira Jaising's NGO barred by MHA from receiving foreign funds for 6 months | date=2 June 2016 | newspaper=The Indian Express | accessdate=19 July 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://barandbench.com/home-ministry-v-lawyers-collective-indira-jaisings-ngos-fcra-licence-suspended-jaising-challenge-order/|title=[Breaking]: Indira Jaising to challenge NGO's FCRA licence suspension|date=1 June 2016|website=Bar & Bench|access-date=13 August 2019}}</ref> The suspension of the FCRA license was then challenged in the [[Bombay High Court]]. The [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] filed a [[first information report]] on 13 June 2019 relating to charges of criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, cheating, false statement made in declaration and various sections under the FCRA and Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act 1988. Various academics and activists claimed that this was an act of intimidation and harassment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thewire.in/rights/cbi-raids-on-jaising-grover-a-brute-show-of-intimidation-activists-academics|title=CBI Raids on Jaising, Grover a 'Brute Show of Intimidation': Activists, Academics|website=The Wire|access-date=12 July 2019}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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*[http://www.lawyerscollective.org/files/Final%20HIV%20Bill%202007.pdf Draft law of 2007 HIV/AIDS Bill] | *[http://www.lawyerscollective.org/files/Final%20HIV%20Bill%202007.pdf Draft law of 2007 HIV/AIDS Bill] | ||
[[Category:Think tanks based in India]] | [[Category:Think tanks based in India]] | ||
[[Category:Legal organisations based in India]] | [[Category:Legal organisations based in India]] | ||
[[Category:Women's organisations based in India]] | [[Category:Women's organisations based in India]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:34, 21 August 2024
Lawyers Collective was a non-governmental organization in India which promotes human rights, especially on issues relating to women's rights, HIV, tobacco, LGBT and parliamentary corruption in India. On 1 June 2016, Govt of India suspended the registration of the NGO under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 (FCRA) for alleged violation of FCRA norms.[1] This revoking of the license was challenged in the Bombay High Court and the case is currently pending.[2] The Central Bureau of Investigation filed a first information report on 13 June 2019 relating to charges of criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, cheating, false statement made in declaration and various sections under the FCRA and Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.[3]
Founding[edit | edit source]
Lawyers collective was founded in 1981.[4] Among its founders were Indira Jaising and Anand Grover.[citation needed]
Access to medicines[edit | edit source]
Lawyers Collective represented the Cancer Patients Aid Association in the landmark intellectual property case Novartis v. Union of India.,[5] opposing Novartis' patent for Glivec, a life-saving leukemia drug. The case has generated global attention for its impact on access to medicines worldwide. On 1 April 2013, Novartis' patent was rejected by the Supreme Court of India
HIV issues[edit | edit source]
The Lawyers Collective has written a bill intended for debate in parliament regarding HIV / AIDS discrimination. The purpose of the proposed law is to prohibit discrimination against persons living with HIV. The proposal describes prohibition of discrimination in employment, healthcare, and education, and further prohibits hate and discriminatory propaganda. Anand Grover is the head of the Lawyers Collective HIV/ AIDS unit.[6]
Decriminalization of homosexuality[edit | edit source]
The Lawyers Collective works closely with the Naz Foundation[7] and acted as their legal team in their lawsuit to repeal Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code.[8]
Women's rights[edit | edit source]
In 2006 the Lawyers Collective received a grant from the United Nations Development Fund for Women to develop a project titled "Staying Alive – Empowerment through Law." The purpose of this project was to provide legal resources to promote women's rights in the Indian legal system.[9]
Suspension of FCRA registration[edit | edit source]
On 1 June 2016, the Govt of India suspended the FCRA registration of the NGO for alleged violation of FCRA norms for 6 months pending further procedure. Lawyers Collective in a statement said that it intends to take the matter to the court. The funds received include Ford Foundation.[10][11] The suspension of the FCRA license was then challenged in the Bombay High Court. The Central Bureau of Investigation filed a first information report on 13 June 2019 relating to charges of criminal conspiracy, criminal breach of trust, cheating, false statement made in declaration and various sections under the FCRA and Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act 1988. Various academics and activists claimed that this was an act of intimidation and harassment.[12]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "No more foreign funds for Indira Jaising's NGO". Deccan Herald. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
- ↑ "CBI Raids on Jaising, Grover a 'Brute Show of Intimidation': Activists, Academics". The Wire. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ↑ "CBI Raids on Jaising, Grover a 'Brute Show of Intimidation': Activists, Academics". The Wire. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ↑ "About". Lawyers Collective. Archived from the original on 2 April 2011. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ↑ "Current Cases | Lawyers Collective". Archived from the original on 7 March 2013. Retrieved 2 April 2013.
- ↑ staff correspondent (5 February 2006). "Lawyers Collective prepares a bill on HIV/AIDS". The Hindu. The Hindu Group. Archived from the original on 27 April 2006. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ↑ "Advocacy". Naz Foundation. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Kian Ganz (2 July 2009). "Lawyers Collective overturns anti-gay law". legallyindia.com. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ↑ "India: Better Legal Options Equal More Justice for Women". United Nations Development Fund for Women. 22 November 2006. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
- ↑ "Indira Jaising's NGO barred by MHA from receiving foreign funds for 6 months". The Indian Express. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ↑ "[Breaking]: Indira Jaising to challenge NGO's FCRA licence suspension". Bar & Bench. 1 June 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2019.
- ↑ "CBI Raids on Jaising, Grover a 'Brute Show of Intimidation': Activists, Academics". The Wire. Retrieved 12 July 2019.