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What is The Project on Access to Justice for Marginalized People About

 India Legal News: The Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India is implementing a Project on ‘Access to Justice for Marginalized People’ with support from United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Misuse of Dowry Law 498-A Rising: Delhi HC Acquits Husband

Misuse of provisions for dowry related cases (498A) have been on a rise, this dangerous trend was confirmed by a Delhi court. In a false dowry harassment case, a Delhi court acquitted a husband and three of his family members.

Interview with Marina Wheeler

marina-wheeler-human-rightsLIG Correspondent Palash Das:  What brings you to Delhi?
Marina Wheeler: It is a personal visit. I have come to meet my cousins as my mother is an Indian. We came here yesterday and will go to Rajasthan with my family.

LIG: You visited India last year along with 18 other Bar Council members led by Desmond Browne, QC. What was the outcome of that visit?

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