MNLU Mumbai: Colloquium On ‘Gender Justice & Human Rights: Deciphering The Social And Legal Implications Of Same Sex Marriage In India’ [18th March]

MNLU Mumbai established under the Maharashtra National Law University Act 2014 on 20th March 2014, is one of the premier National Law Universities in India. The Act envisaged to establish National Law University in Maharashtra to impart advanced legal education and promote society-oriented research in legal studies for the advancement of societal life of the people in the country.

Centre For Women, Child Rights & Gender Justice

Under the patronage of Hon’ble Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Supreme Court of India and the Chancellor, MNLU Mumbai, and Prof. (Dr.) Dilip Ukey, Vice Chancellor, MNLU Mumbai, the University has established CWCRGJ, inaugurated by Hon'ble Member of Parliament Mrs. Supriya Sule on 8th March 2021 to contribute proactively towards the advocacy of rights of women, children, and the LGBTQIA+ community in national and international spheres.

Public Concern for Government Trust-

The Public Concern for Governance Trust (PCGT) was founded in the year 2002 by Shri J. F. Ribeiro (DGP and Retired IPS Officer), Dr. R. K. Anand (Paediatrician, Former director of Jaslok Hospital), and the late Shri B. G. Deshmukh (Retired IAS officer and Chief secretary of Maharashtra), to promote transparency and accountability in governance and to inculcate values and enhance Sadbhavana in citizens. The idea of taking up cudgels on behalf of good and honest officers and targeting corruption as the main cause for the choices of the politicians was born. In order to sensitize and mentor the youth in ethical values with an emphasis on good governance, PCGT started the Youth for Governance (YFG) program in the year 2012 and the leadership projects under YFG in the year 2019. PCGT also works on RTI awareness and training as well as imparting values to school students through the Kuch Aurr program.

‘A Colloquium On Gender Justice & Human Rights: Deciphering The Social And Legal Implications Of Samesex Marriage In India’

The discussion of same-sex marriage brings to light the long-standing debate between the philosophy of Originalism and the Living Organism perspective in interpreting the Constitution. It is further of great relevance to analyze specifically how same-sex marriages could be included within the confines of our Constitution. The topic of same-sex marriage exposes generations of hidden discrimination and ostracizing of certain people. It is necessary to discuss this once-considered ‘taboo’ topic to clarify prejudices, cease the spread of misinformation, and ensure that justice prevails. The ultimate objective of this colloquium is to create an atmosphere of understanding and critical analysis, which would be imperative in creating apt policy.

Date: 18th March 2023

Associate Sponsor-VAHURA

Chief Guest-

ADV. SAURABH KIRPAL SENIOR ADVOCATE, SUPREME COURT OF INDIA LGBTQ RIGHTS ACTIVIST

Session 1-SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF SAME SEX MARRIAGE IN INDIA: MODERATOR AND SPEAKERS

ADV. AUDREY DEMELLO DIRECTOR, MAJLIS (MODERATOR)

ABHAY DANG & SUPRIYO CHAKRABARTY TELANGANA'S 1 ST GAY MARRIED COUPLE

ONIR FILM & TV DIRECTOR

SONAL GIANI LGBTQ+ ACTIVIST & DEI CONSULTANT

BINDUMADHAV KHIRE FOUNDER OF SAMAPATHIK TRUST

ANWESH KUMAR SAHOO ,MR. GAYWORLD INDIA 2016

Session 2-LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF SAME-SEX MARRAIGE IN INDIA

PROF.(DR.) ABHIJIT ROHI PROF., MNLU MUMBAI(MODERATOR)

PROF. KISHU DASWANI PROFESSOR, GLC, MUMBAI

DV. JAYNA KOTHARI SNR. ADVOCATE & CO-FOUNDER CLPR

ADV. J. SAI DEEPAK COUNSEL, SUPREME COURT OF INDIA

ANKIT BHUPTANI DELEGATE-UN & LGBTQ+ RIGHTS ACTIVIST

REGISTRATION DETAILS

Every student of the B.A., L.L.B.(Hons.), L.L.M or practitioners in the field of law wishing to attend the colloquium has to register using the given form.

The last day to register for the course is 15th March, 2023 at 11:59 pm.

The registration fee is Rs. 1000/-. No registrations beyond the following deadline will be entertained.

Mode of Colloquium: Offline & Online For offline payments made in proximity, contact +91 86524 34368 & +91 77670 58500.

For Digital Payment: Registration Fees: Rs. 1000/- Link for Payment of Registration Fees: https://paytm.me/p-gunAc Registration Form: https://forms.gle/ohsUpUuE2cKjdobG7

For any queries contact at 91136 95971, 98219 17167 Or mail at cwcrgj@mnlumumbai.edu.in