Law and Everyday Life

Law and Everyday Life is a “toolkit” – comprising of a workbook, workshop template and infographics – which explores the influence of law in everyday life. It has been published by Justice Adda, a digital initiative focusing on making knowledge on law and human rights accessible. The editors of the toolkit are Aparna Mehrotra and Naomi Jose, and Siddhi Gupta is the designer and illustrator. It aims to provide youths (aged 15-24 years) a basic understanding of law and legal institutions and bolster the ability to identify legal issues in daily life. It presents information on an individual’s rights and how to enforce them. The 79-page toolkit is divided into 5 chapters, contributed by 7 individuals. The following are summaries of five of the publication’s chapters, which cover significant aspects of law and everyday life:Chapter 1: Our Spaces, My Rights; authored by Aparna Mehrotra, Naomi Jose and Siddharth de Souza.This chapter explores the impact of law in everyday life within various spaces such as homes, schools, workplaces, and public areas. A civic space is a physical location where individuals can freely express themselves and actively participate in their community. These spaces are instrumental for organizing, voicing opinions, protesting, and catalyzing change within society, the chapter notes...