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Jun 09, 2025
the indian express
Released at 104: Lakhan Pasi’s case shows us why we need people-centric courts
Taking the needs and priorities of the people as a starting point for the transformation of the courts holds radical potential for the future. What would courts designed keeping people at the centre look like? This piece explores this question.
Jun 07, 2025
EPW
Listening to the Litigant
What can listening to the litigants tell us about how courts can be transformed? A LOT. In this article, I share two stories I heard from litigants about their court experiences and the questions (and insights) that these stories left me with.
Jun 25, 2024
Live Mint
Treat dispute types as the 'unit of change' to reform our justice system
Reforming the justice system by treating specific types of disputes as the unit of change can lead to more tailored, effective solutions and improve overall efficiency in handling cases.
Jun 7, 2024
Field Notes
Listening to the Litigants: Notes from a Field Study
Understand the experience of the courts from the ordinary litigant’s perspective
May 28, 2024
Live Mint
The unit of change we aim for can make or break reforms
Success in reforms depends on focusing on broader, systemic changes rather than isolated issues, enabling more impactful and sustainable improvements.
May 1, 2024
Field Notes
Transforming Dispute Resolution: Who Holds the Key?
We can no longer imagine standing in a queue for 30 minutes to withdraw money from a bank, but we accept waiting for years to seek justice. Why this should not be the case anymore.
Mar 31, 2022
India Development Review
Can local innovations solve India’s justice problem?
Local innovations, tailored to community needs, can play a crucial role in addressing gaps in India's justice system, offering more accessible and effective solutions at the grassroots level.
Aug 1, 2018
India Development Review
Justice for all
Local innovations are quietly reshaping India's justice system. By focusing on grassroots solutions and collaborative efforts, there's a growing movement to make justice more accessible and effective for all citizens.