Nyaaya
Nyaaya, an initiative by the Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, is an open access, digital resource that provides simple, actionable, reliable and accessible legal information in multiple formats, helping solve day-to-day legal problems so that citizens are aware of their rights and feel empowered to seek justice.
Ask Nyaaya
FAQ Booklets:
Compiled booklets based on common queries answered over the years
Nyaaya Queries:
Provide answers to legal queries which vary from property law to family disputes, encroachment of private property, and pollution concerns that Nyaaya receives on their AskNyaaya WhatsApp-based helpline.Volunteers from NLSIU, along with members of the LSC take up queries research on them, and answer them in a simple and accessible manner. Senior students review each answer for quality.
Research
Rights of Building and Construction Workers in Karnataka
Conducted comprehensive research on welfare schemes available to construction workers and their families, including comparative analysis of best practices across Indian states
Karnataka State Legal Services Authority (KSLSA) Transgender Community Scheme 2022
Evaluation research assessing the operationalization and effectiveness of legal aid services for the transgender community, including policy success and failure analysis
COVID State Schemes and Schemes for Unorganised Sector Workers
Researched on COVID State Schemes and Schemes for Unorganised Sector Workers, and framed information regarding how to apply to these schemes in a step-by-step and accessible manner. This database will help people access information regarding state-wise schemes on a single platform.
Criminal Laws' Comparative Analysis Project
Participants delved into the intricacies of legislative changes, identifying key differences and similarities between the old and new legal frameworks
