Nagabooshanam, P; Dr.Leelakrishnan, P(Cochin University of Science and Technology, July 29, 1988)
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The Constitution of India. which has been described by an eminent writer as a "Corner stone of a nation". Has bestowed sufficient thought on the underprivileged. A number of provisions incorporated in it for their benefit tell the tale of statesmanship of the framers of the Constitution. for the vitality of a Constitution depends on the extent to which it affords protection to the under—priveleged. One such laudable provision in the Constitution relates to "weaker sections of the people", which has directed the State to promote with special care the educational and economic interests of such people. Besides. the Constitution has laid great stress on social justice. No comprehensive analysis in a single work seems to have been made so far of the connotations of social justice and the scope of the constitutional safeguards provided in favour of the weaker sections of the people. This thesis is the result of an attempt to analyse the connotations of social justice and the scope of the constitutional provisions made for the benefit of the weaker sections and the role played by the judiciary in this field The weaker sections, which are sought to be covered in this work, are "Backward C1asses". socially and educationally Backward Classes", "Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes" and women. The first two categories of weaker sections have not been defined in the Constitution. So, their meaning and the criteria to determine them have to be gathered from the reports submitted by various Backward Class Commissions and judicial decisions rendered in a number of cases. The main thrust in this work is to understand the meaning and contents of social justice, identify the relevant weaker sections and to examine the extent to which the social justice has been rendered to the said weaker sections. The scope of this thesis is confined to the examination of the role of the judiciary in this field. So, the enquiry has been focussed mainly on the decisions of the judiciary bearing on the subject with a view to assessing the role of the judiciary in rendering social justice meaningful to the weaker sections in particular and to the Indian Society in general.
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Department of Law, Cochin University of Science and
Technology
Mini,S; Dr.Rajeev, D(Cochin University of Science and Technology, 2010)
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Globalisation has many facets and its impact on labour is one of the most significant aspects.Though its influence is worldwide,it is much more significant in a transforming economy like India.The right of workers to social security is seen recognised under the Constitution of India and other welfare legislations.But,after adoption of the new economic policy of liberalisation and privatisation by the Government of India,the labour is exposed to new set of challenges.They are posed mainly due to economic restructuring affected in employment relationship,coupled with the increase in unprotected informal labour force.This study is an attempt to analyse the new challenges stemming up in employment relation,efficacy of the existing measures for social security of labour in the present economic condition and the suggestions for securing workers'right to social security in the trade regime.
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School of Legal Studies,Cochin University of Science and Technology
Aneesh, V Pillai; Dr. V. S. Sebastian(Cochin University of Science and Technology, June 28, 2013)
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The advancements in medical science and technology have proved to be a boon
to mankind. At the same time they have raised numerous challenges before the legal
systems of the world. One such advancement is that of assisted human reproductive
technologies and particularly surrogacy, which have given a new meaning to the
concept of procreation. These technologies have made it possible for individuals to
beget a genetically related child with the help of a third party and without sexual
intercourse. Among all the assisted human reproductive technologies, the practice of
surrogacy, in which women agree to have their bodies used to undergo a pregnancy
and give birth to a baby for another, has raised various legal and human right
controversies and diverse legal responses all over the world. India has particularly
become a top destination for individuals who wish to beget a child through surrogacy
and hence it is imperative for the Indian government to address the challenges posed
by surrogacy. This study is an attempt to examine the need and importance of
surrogacy practices and the conflicting legal and human rights issues raised by
surrogacy in contemporary times. It also examines the adequacy of existing legal
framework in India and attempts to provide pragmatic solutions for regulating
surrogacy and protecting the interests of various stakeholders involved in surrogacy.
Rajan, Varghese K E; Dr.Chandrasekharan, N S(Cochin University of Science And Technology, November , 1985)
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India is on the threshold of industrial and economic
development. The growth would be retarded if harmonious
employer-employee relations are not maintained. 'Wages'
plays a fundamental role in establishing this relationship.
However, much controversy in the industrial sphere revolves
round the question of wages. Though formerly the laissez
faire doctrine prevailed, with the emergence of the welfare
state ideology, notions of national economy and social
justice gained prominence. The problem of wages has became
one with social, political, economic, psychological and
legal dimensions.
Formulation of a proper wage policy is thus a riddle.
Realities of the present have to be fused with perspectives
about the future. With due recognition of all significant
factors, a proper balance has to be struck, which should
be the hard core of any wage policy. This study emphasises
the need for a wage policy which may meet the requirements
of rapid economic growth and stable industrial relations.
The study also indicates the proper bases for the promotien
of such a policy.
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School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science And Technology