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Chhachhar, Varun
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Freedom of Expression in South Sudanese Judicial Struggle: Bought or Fought For? With Special Reference to India Chhachhar, Varun; Akech, Wol Deng
Journal of Law and Legal Reform Vol. 5 No. 4 (2024): Contemporary Issues on Law Reform in Indonesia and Global Context
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jllr.v5i4.4936

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This article examines the struggle of the South Sudanese people in the courtroom for freedom of expression with special reference to India. The aim is thus to illustrate the judicial perspective on interpretation of this fundamental right from the past to the present. This evaluation in nexus to the contemporary constitutional adjudication in the world at large and South Sudan in particular tries to draw the attention of the courts in South Sudan to adopt a progressive interpretation. It also stresses focus on interpretation adopted by judges in South Sudan. The paper seeks to reckon the concerned institutions in South Sudan to the ongoing liberal jurisprudences on the right to freedom of speech and expression on one hand and on the other hand informs the concerned institutions for a serious litigation and enforcement of Bill of Rights in South Sudan. Indeed, the paper has invoked progressive interpretations of fundamental rights from the U.K, India, and the U.S to help in justifying the grounds as to why South Sudanese litigants and courts should scarcely claim and upheld freedom of expression as fundamental and foundational tenet of a democratic society. The article concludes that the sanctity of all rights will be meaningless if freedom of expression is not accorded an important status by the concerned institutions.
Balancing Digital Rights with Environmental Sustainability: A Move Towards Climate Justice Chhachhar, Varun; Kumar, Niharika
Lex Scientia Law Review Vol. 8 No. 2 (2024): Advancing Justice, Rights, and Governance in a Digital and Decentralized World
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/lslr.v8i2.13679

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The rapid growth of digital technology has profoundly impacted both human lives and the environment. According to the 2024 Digital Economy Report: Shaping an Environmentally Sustainable and Inclusive Digital Future, India’s global share of screens, computers, and small IT and telecommunication (SCSIT) waste has increased from 3.1% in 2010 to 6.4% in 2022. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) also reported a 163% increase in India’s generation of electronic waste from SCSIT. E-waste, due to the presence of hazardous materials like heavy metals, lead, and mercury, poses significant environmental and health risks, necessitating proper disposal methods. A key challenge is the growing reliance on digital technologies for essential services, such as e-commerce and e-banking. The expansion of human rights to include digital rights has created a conflict between the freedom of expression and the duty to protect the environment, especially regarding climate change. This article explores the extent of dependency on electronic devices, purchasing patterns, and attitudes toward responsible e-waste disposal and recycling. It examines the effectiveness of India’s current legal and policy framework for e-waste management, focusing on the informal sector’s recycling practices, which pose additional risks. Using empirical data collected from working professionals, students, and homemakers, the study finds that while electronic device ownership is widespread, with most respondents owning more than five devices, e-waste disposal practices are largely irresponsible. Discarded devices are often stored rather than recycled or sold to authorized collectors. This indicates a lack of awareness, resources, and proper infrastructure. The findings underscore the need for a comprehensive policy framework that mandates responsible usage and disposal, empowers municipalities with necessary resources, and penalizes illegal recycling practices.
Human Rights Concern in International Investment Law: A Study of Indian International Investment Agreements Chhachhar, Varun; Negi, Monika; Singh, Prashant; Kumar, Niharika
Indonesian Journal of International Law
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The interaction of human rights and investment protection obligations in international investment law is on the rise. Human rights have been cited in claims and defenses of the parties and in the reasoning of the tribunals. Since majority of international investment agreements lack clarity and do not express the use of the term ‘human rights’, experts question the legitimacy of such usage. Given the alleged backlash and ongoing reforms in international investment law, the lack of human rights concern in international investment law needs proper investigation. This paper investigates the issue in the Indian context. After the adoption of its new Model Bilateral Investment Treaty in 2015, India has unilaterally terminated most of its international investment agreements and is negotiating new ones. This paper identifies the ways in which the issue of human rights is invoked in international investment law, with an analysis of the investment treaty practice of India using a doctrinal method. Indian international investment treaty practices before the 2015 Model BIT mostly did not include the term human rights, but the BITs signed post 2015 Model do expressly use the term human rights, albeit in the form of voluntary obligations. Additionally, India made human-rights based arguments and the tribunals did mention human rights in awards to which India was a party but the tribunals stressed upon the need to have express human rights provision in the treaty, which it mostly lacked.
Agrarian Reforms vis-à-vis Constitutionalism in India: A Comparative Analysis with Indonesia Chhachhar, Varun; Niravita, Aprila; Verma, Karishma; Sankrit, Swikar
Journal of Indonesian Legal Studies Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025): Legal Responses to Technological Innovation and Governance Challenges in Indon
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/jils.v10i2.31841

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This paper presents a comparative study on agrarian reforms in India and Indonesia, focusing on their constitutional foundations, legislative mechanisms, and judicial approaches. Agrarian reform has been central to the socio-economic transformation in both countries, where land ownership and rural livelihoods remain deeply significant. The main problem addressed is how these democracies have constitutionally managed land redistribution while balancing property rights and social justice. The study applies a doctrinal and comparative legal method, examining key constitutional provisions, legislative instruments, and judicial decisions. In India, reforms were initiated post-independence through the abolition of the zamindari system, later reinforced by constitutional amendments and the Ninth Schedule, evolving into broader property rights under Article 300A. Indonesia, by contrast, anchors its land reform agenda in the Basic Agrarian Law of 1960, which derives legitimacy from the 1945 Constitution and the state ideology of Pancasila, promoting social justice and state control over land. Findings suggest that India relies more on judicial interpretation to legitimize reform within its constitutional structure, while Indonesia adopts executive-led reforms grounded in centralized legal authority. The paper concludes that despite different institutional approaches, both nations illustrate how constitutional frameworks can be adapted to facilitate distributive justice through agrarian reform.
The Potential of Criminal Sanctions in Indonesia’s Spatial Planning Law from a Sustainable Development Perspective Aprila Niravita; Masyhar, Ali; Rodiyah, Rodiyah; Suhadi, Suhadi; Chhachhar, Varun; Adymas Hikal Fikri, Muhammad
Indonesian Journal of Environmental Law and Sustainable Development Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): July-December, 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15294/ijel.v4i2.19096

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This study examines the role of criminal law in curbing unlawful land-use practices in Indone-sia's broader spatial-planning framework. Its primary interest lies not only in asking whether the threat of criminal enforcement deters potential offenders but also in investigating whether those who violate the rules receive sanctions that are credible, consistent, and sufficiently severe. Employing a normative legal methodology, the author examines statutory texts, cornerstone legal principles, and leading judicial opinions, deftly navigating between major codes and significant academic commentary. The analysis shows that although sanctions appear to be codified, they operate with limited force in the real world because of vague language, poorly trained investigators, and an enduring pattern within government agencies to rely on softer administrative fines before resorting to stricter penalties. On that ground, the paper insists that criminal tools must still act as an ultimum remedium if Indonesia hopes to defend the rule of law and head toward truly sustainable land management. To make the system stronger, the author(s) calls on lawmakers to clarify enforcement paths, improve coordination between ministries, and fund training for the officers who face spatial violations day after day.  
Co-Authors Adymas Hikal Fikri, Muhammad Akech, Wol Deng Ali Masyhar Aprila Niravita Aprila Niravita, Aprila Kumar, Niharika Negi, Monika Rodiyah - Sankrit, Swikar Singh, Prashant Suhadi Suhadi Verma, Karishma