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Fear Of Love And Loving In India, Sarasu Esther Thomas Apr 2024

Fear Of Love And Loving In India, Sarasu Esther Thomas

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It is unthinkable that marriages and live-in relationships between adults should become so regimented by the State. This is a violation of constitutional and human rights to have adult agency appropriated by the state and non-state actors. This insidious creeping of the paternalistic State into romantic and intimate relationships of consenting adults does not show any signs of ebbing. It reflects increased polarisation and merges moral policing with the law.


Uttarakhand Ucc Pits Vulnerable Young Couples Against The Might Of The State, Sarasu Esther Thomas Feb 2024

Uttarakhand Ucc Pits Vulnerable Young Couples Against The Might Of The State, Sarasu Esther Thomas

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On 7 February 2024, the Uttarakhand Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. In this article, Prof. (Dr.) Sarasu Esther Thomas unpacks its provisions along with their legal and social implications.