Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Gender & Law, Memes. Professor of Law @NLSIUofficial, Chair Professor (Incharge) M. K. Nambyar Chair on Constitutional Law.
Joined August 2020
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Haha, thanks for this vote of confidence @sanjayuvacha! A few thoughts:
a. Interestingly, the 42nd amendment inserted a distinguished jurist clause in article 217. It was removed by the 44th amendment. Don't know what prompted either action. 1/n
There are larger problems with this dominance of applte jdn, which I have written about elsewhere. I do think we need urgent rethink of the role of the SC in our polity, and if that ever happens (highly unlikely not least because of the political economy of the SC bar)... 5/n
...there may be more space for academics on the court. In the meantime, some of us have had the the opportunity to assist courts as amicus, most notably @arulscaria!
And of course, through scholarship, judicial education, and training the next gen of judges :)
The whatsappunclification of DU is equal parts entertaining and embarrassing. If someone has a 'student protests - bad takes only' thread going, the DU account is a goldmine for you!
Dear students and faculty, your safety matters to us. Please note that any unlawful assemblies or demonstrations at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, which are strictly regulated as per the directives of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, may invite legal action. Such activities can also pose serious risks to students’ personal safety and significantly impact their academic progress and professional opportunities. Accordingly, all students are urged to stay away from Jantar Mantar and to prioritise their safety and compliance with the law. Furthermore, you are advised to exercise caution as a significant amount of fake and misleading content is being created and circulated to fuel the situation.
Arre wah! They found the time! Police lathicarging students = 0; Govt closing SC Metro Station= 1
[BREAKING] We will intervene if Supreme Court metro station is not opened by today afternoon: CJI Surya Kant
report by @DebayonRoy
barandbench.com/news/we-will…
Yup, judges have more important matters to deal with than protecting fundamental rights of citizens. Don't waste their time!
The way to predict developments in Indian constitutional discourse - think of the worst thing that can happen, double it, and you are half way to the eventual outcome 🙄
Aparna Chandra retweeted
#Vacancy | NLSIU invites applications for a Research Position for empirical research projects on various aspects of criminal law.
Position: 1
Duration: 1-year contract
Location: Bengaluru
Application Deadline: January 9, 2026 (5 pm IST)
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#hiring @ataparnachandra @mrinalsatish @rhoiotaphi @nikitaahalyan
We are hiring! Come work at @NLSIUofficial with @mrinalsatish @rhoiotaphi @nikitaahalyan and me on empirical research projects on various aspects of criminal law. Please share widely! Details 👇
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NLS is hiring! Come works with us! If you have questions, please reach out.
NLSIU invites applications for the following faculty positions! Please note that multiple vacancies are available under each of the titles.
1. Assistant Professor (Humanities & Social Science) (5-Year Contract)
2. Assistant Professor (Law) (5-Year Contract)
3. Assistant Professor (Social Science)
4. Assistant Professor (Law)
5. Associate Professor (Humanities & Social Science)
6. Associate Professor (Law)
7. Ford Foundation Chair in Public Interest Law
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Aparna Chandra retweeted
Coming up tomorrow, Tues, Nov 4
Join us at 8pm IST = 9:30am EST live on YouTube
crimlrev.net/2025/09/29/crim…
@abhinavsekhri10 @sandiptodg @gautambhatia88 @ataparnachandra @anujbhuwania
Just scheduled!
CRIMINAL LAW & THE CONSTITUTION OF THE POSTCOLONY: INDIA
Nov 4, 2025, live streamed on YouTube.com/@ModCrimLRev
Join our expert panel and chime in with questions
Info crimlrev.net/2025/09/29/crim…
MCLR+ Resources crimlrev.net/mclr-resources-…
crimlrev.net/indian-criminal…
ALT This MCLR+ event assembles a panel of scholars and lawyers to explore fundamental issues of popular sovereignty and the intersection of constitutional and criminal law that lie at the heart of Sandipto Dasgupta’s Legalizing the Revolution: India and the Constitution of the Postcolony (Cambridge UP 2024).
Aparna Chandra retweeted
Just scheduled!
CRIMINAL LAW & THE CONSTITUTION OF THE POSTCOLONY: INDIA
Nov 4, 2025, live streamed on YouTube.com/@ModCrimLRev
Join our expert panel and chime in with questions
Info crimlrev.net/2025/09/29/crim…
MCLR+ Resources crimlrev.net/mclr-resources-…
crimlrev.net/indian-criminal…
ALT This MCLR+ event assembles a panel of scholars and lawyers to explore fundamental issues of popular sovereignty and the intersection of constitutional and criminal law that lie at the heart of Sandipto Dasgupta’s Legalizing the Revolution: India and the Constitution of the Postcolony (Cambridge UP 2024).
Aparna Chandra retweeted
So grateful for a terrific artwork that captures @OrnitShani and my argument. Out this month @penguinrandom.
Illustrated by Siddhesh Gautam (@siddheshgautam) & designed by me (Shadab Khan), the jacket of “Assembling India’s Constitution” (@itihaasnaama and @OrnitShani) layers history with design. Pantone blue grounds it with calm authority; bold serif type adds permanence.
