HPNLU-Journal of Disability Studies Vol. I 2024 ISSN- XXXX-XXXX HPNLU Journal of Disability Studies (A Peer-Reviewed Journal) Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla Website:https://hpnlu.ac.in Email: editorjds@hpnlu.ac.in About The Journal The HPNLU Journal of Disability Studies is annual and is blind peer-reviewed. The Journal is launching its maiden issue (Volume 1). Among National Law School Journals in India, HPNLU Journal of Disability Studies is a first of its kind, which is totally devoted to disability Laws and related jurisprudence. The idea behind this journal is to provide a platform to all the stakeholders including people with disabilities; disability activists; lawyers; policy-makers and researchers to promote the first person narratives on disability studies and dilute the otherinzation of people with disabilities. The editorial board of the journal encourages the researchers to contribute their experiences and innovative reasoning in the field. The Journal, while following NEP, accepts works from vide area of disability studies and related issues based on multidisciplinary approach. It includes legal; sociology-economic; socio-legal; linguistic; sociological; historical; political; psychological; gender and sexuality; feminist; modernity & post-modernity etc. aspects of disability studies. We welcome theoretical; qualitative and quantitative ideas. The purpose of this journal is to establish a conducive environment for disability-discourse, whereby sensitizing the society at large towards people with disabilities and establishing right-in-action approach. Starting year 2024 Frequency Annual Format Online Subject Law Language English Publisher’s Detail Dr. Alok Kumar, Registrar, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, E-mail : registrar@hpnlu.ac.in, Mobile : 9818955688, Address line 1 : 16 Miles, Shimla-Mandi National Highway Ghandal, District Shimla, HP Town \ City : Shimla Pin Code : 171014 State : Himachal Pradesh
HPNLU-Journal of Disability Studies Vol. I 2024 ISSN- XXXX-XXXX
HPNLU Journal of Disability Studies (A Peer-Reviewed Journal)
Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla
Website:https://hpnlu.ac.in Email: editorjds@hpnlu.ac.in
About The Journal
The HPNLU Journal of Disability Studies is annual and is blind peer-reviewed. The Journal is launching its maiden issue (Volume 1). Among National Law School Journals in India, HPNLU Journal of Disability Studies is a first of its kind, which is totally devoted to disability Laws and related jurisprudence. The idea behind this journal is to provide a platform to all the stakeholders including people with disabilities; disability activists; lawyers; policy-makers and researchers to promote the first person narratives on disability studies and dilute the otherinzation of people with disabilities. The editorial board of the journal encourages the researchers to contribute their experiences and innovative reasoning in the field. The Journal, while following NEP, accepts works from vide area of disability studies and related issues based on multidisciplinary approach. It includes legal; sociology-economic; socio-legal; linguistic; sociological; historical; political; psychological; gender and sexuality; feminist; modernity & post-modernity etc. aspects of disability studies. We welcome theoretical; qualitative and quantitative ideas. The purpose of this journal is to establish a conducive environment for disability-discourse, whereby sensitizing the society at large towards people with disabilities and establishing right-in-action approach.
Starting year
2024
Frequency
Annual
Format
Online
Subject
Law
Language
English
Publisher’s Detail
Dr. Alok Kumar, Registrar, Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, E-mail : registrar@hpnlu.ac.in, Mobile : 9818955688, Address line 1 : 16 Miles, Shimla-Mandi National Highway Ghandal, District Shimla, HP Town \ City : Shimla Pin Code : 171014 State : Himachal Pradesh
Miracle N. Okafor
(Advocate, Nigeria)
Hon’ble Mr. Justice Shri G. S. Sandhawalia Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh Court & Chancellor, HPNLU Shimla
Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena Vice- Chancellor HPNLU, Shimla
Dr. Sachin Sharma
Associate Professor of Law HPNLU, Shimla
Dr.Sachin Sharma
AssociateProfessor of Law
HPNLU
Department-Law
EmailId- sachinsharma@hpnlu.ac.in
Postal Address:Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, Address line : 16 Miles, Shimla-Mandi National Highway Ghandal,District Shimla, HP Town \ City : Shimla Pin Code : 171014 State : Himachal Pradesh
Dr.Anna Clements Disability Rights Activist United States of America
EmailId-asiobhan@umich.edu.
PostalAddress: United States
DrRohit Sharma Assistant Professor of Law HPNLU, Shimla
Department- Law
Email Id- rohitsharma@hpnlu.ac.in
Postal Address: Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, Address line : 16 Miles, Shimla-Mandi National Highway Ghandal,District Shimla, HP Town \ City : Shimla Pin Code : 171014 State : Himachal Pradesh
Dr Bharat Barowalia Assistant Professor of Law HPNLU, Shimla
EmailId- bharatbarowalia@hpnlu.ac.in
Ms. Akshita Dhiman Assistant Professor of Psychology HPNLU, Shimla
Department-Psychology
Email Id- akshita@hpnlu.ac.in
Postal Address: Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, Address line : 16 Miles, Shimla-Mandi National Highway Ghandal,District Shimla, HP Town \ City : Shimla Pin Code : 171014 State : Himachal Pradesh Mr. Digvijay Singh Katoch Assistant Professor of Law HPNLU, Shimla
Email Id- digvijaykatoch@hpnlu.ac.in
Postal Address: Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, Address line : 16 Miles, Shimla-Mandi National Highway Ghandal,District Shimla, HP Town \ City : Shimla Pin Code : 171014 State : Himachal Pradesh Dr. Shivani Gupta Disability Rights Activist India
Department- Activist, Social Work
Email id -shivani.gupta@ucl.ac.uk
Postal Address: Global Disability Innovation Hub, One PoolStreet, C/o University College London (UCL), Institute of Education, 20 BedfordWay, London, WC1H 0AL
It is with great pride that we are publishing the first edition of HPNLU Journal for Disability Studies ,bringing together a collection of scholarly articles that delves into most dynamic and pressing issues in disability studies. This volume reflects the complex issues related to legal aspects of disability studies and bring forth the interaction between law, societal aspects and disability scholarship.
Writing is an art with responsibility, it helps in transforming society. This is the reason Albert Camus stated that,” The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself.” It facilitates the thought process of human beings,while conceptualize our intuitions. This is why great philosopher, Immanual Kant, in his phenomenal work, Critique of Pure Reason, wrote, “Thoughts without content are empty, intuitions without concepts are blind.” Thus,this journal is an attempt towards contextualizing the intellectual thoughts and contribute towards sensitizing world towards equality, diversity and justice.
Among National Law School Journals in India, HPNLU Journal of Disability Studies is a first of its kind,which is totally devoted to disability jurisprudence. The idea behind this journal is to promote first person narratives and dilute the dominance of third person narratives. The editorial board of the journal encourages the researchers to contribute their experiences and innovative reasoning in the field so that a parallel can be established while promoting legal plurality in the disability discourse.
This issue of the journal contains wider areas of disability jurisprudence, which are relevant in the area. The themes of the articles of the journal includes, Barriers to Accessibility: An Empirical Study of Higher Educational Institutions for Women with Disabilities in Lucknow City of Uttar Pradesh by Prof. Priti Saxena andJaya Chaudhry; Exploring The Human Rights Perspective on Persons with Disabilities by Dr Kasturi Gakul and Ms. Shine Kashyap; Right To Education, Copyright Law And Employment Benefits For Visually Impaired Persons: Human Rights Perspective by Abhay Kumar; Water Justice For Persons With Disabilities: A Critique, by Dr. Manpreet Kaur; Inaccessible Infrastructure: Ignored Right in the Ableist Society by Dr. Rohit Sharma; Breaking Barriers: Ensuring Equitable and Non-Discriminatory Healthcare Access for Persons with Disabilities by Saheb Chowdhury; Disability and Criminal Justice System: An In-Depth Analysis Of Challenges, Right, and Reforms, are search paper by Khushbu Sharma, and Mohit Dogra; From Wealthy to Welfare:Gandhi’s Trusteeship Philosophy and Corporate Generosity Towards Disability Causes, by Dr. Narinder Pal; Disability Certification: A Necessary Evil? by Chetan; Inclusive Sustainability - The Role of CSR Towards Accessible and Equitable Environments by Ms. Aastha Mahesh Saboo and Mr. Ashish Sharma.
Collectively these research papers reflect the need for development in disability jurisprudence in the contemporary era. Each piece offers critical insights into how law can adapt to meet the demands of an ever changing world. We are of the opinion that these deliberations will make a meaningful and significant contributions in the area of disability studies. We also invite our readers to engage deeply with these thought provoking analysis, to reflect on their implications and to consider their wider impact. We will always remain committed to forstering innovative, intellectual dialouge and contibute towards evolving law, justice and democracy.
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Editor in Chief
Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena
Vice- Chancellor
HPNLU, Shimla
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