Nimisha Srivastava

CSA Survivor | Child rights | Women's Rights | Anti carceral Feminism | Restorative & Compassionate Justice. ED @india_csj ; Alum @UniofOxford; Ex-journo

[Kisalay @Kisalay_]

This debate has been waiting to surface for years. Balancing protection with realism is never easy, but laws must evolve with changing social dynamics. The challenge for the court will be to safeguard minors without criminalizing young consent or genuine relationships. A very important conversation ahead.

[Sonali Shelar @sonalishelar]

Called criminals for exploring a human experience like sex.
POCSO amendments have barely had any impact, reporting remains low (probably lesser since the inclusion capital punishment in POCSO Act in 2019). Lowering age of consent is going to be the only amendment w an impact.

[Nimisha Srivastava @Nimisha_S]

@theskindoctor13 Also, wouldn't having conversations with a teenager who is making risky decisions about sex be better than subjecting them to medical examinations to determine their age - regarding your last para?

[Nimisha Srivastava @Nimisha_S]

@bullish_india @theskindoctor13 We do let them do things like say drive a two wheeler, or refuse a medical examination. This is about recognising 'evolving capacities', not treating 16 year olds the same as 10 year olds.

[Nimisha Srivastava @Nimisha_S]

@theskindoctor13 Sir, do you realise that right now even talking to a 16 year old about the risk of STDs could be made to look like an offence under POCSO? Since sex at 16 is 'criminal' how can you educate teens about safety, consent and autonomy?

[Counsel to Secure Justice @india_csj]

CSJ’s ED @Nimisha_S joins a critical debate on the recent POCSO case in Gwalior. Are stricter laws the only answer? Or should we ask—how are children accessing drugs & alcohol? How can we build safer communities? Are we talking to children about bodily autonomy? #POCSO #gwalior

[Nimisha Srivastava @Nimisha_S]

A fabulous round up of the A-M-A-Z-I-N-G trip that I ended 2024 with. Magnificent pictures and succinct descriptions by documenter par excellence, Pradosh aka @bombaynomads

[Bombay Nomads @bombaynomads]

I wrapped up 2024 with an 8-day tour of Gujarat with @InstucenT, and it was one of the most illuminating trips I have ever done.

We saw some beautiful examples of ancient Indian architecture, and more importantly, learnt about the local economy, food, religion - everything
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[Nimisha Srivastava @Nimisha_S]

@bombaynomads The kund that was kunding!

[ratnendu ray @ratnenduray]

My harrowing tale with @IndiGo6E , so that others can be careful. 1/n

On Aug 14 early morning I landed in Delhi's T2 on an Indigo flight from Chennai. As is most common with them, no aerobridge was given, and instead they asked everyone to deboard using their ramps.

[Nimisha Srivastava @Nimisha_S]

Such a brilliant presentation by Mr. Naqvi today, forced us all to think about how we think about the rights of adivasi children in our justice systems. #accesstojustice #gc27 #unicefindia @NLUDofficial @UNICEFIndia

[Counsel to Secure Justice @india_csj]

4/4 : In response to queries, Mr. Naqvi emphasises the need to balance Adivasi traditions with legal frameworks and stresses that political will and financial support are crucial for integrating Adivasi children into the mainstream legal system. #GC27 #ChildRights

[Counsel to Secure Justice @india_csj]

3/3 : Key recommendations include ensuring universal birth registration for accurate age determination, creating safe participatory spaces, promoting gender awareness, and strengthening child helplines for accessible support. #childhelpline #participation #childsafety

[The Square Circle Clinic, NALSAR @sqcircleclinic]

Are harsher laws for #juvenile offenders the answer to abuses of privilege?

On the P39A Blog, @Nimisha_S of @india_csj draws on her #childrights experience to unpack the law and public outcry in the #Pune #Porsche case.

#juvenilejustice #bail #justice
https://t.co/t261MzSFxo

[Nimisha Srivastava @Nimisha_S]

Do read this heart warming blog, on what it really looks like to support a child survivor of sexual abuse.

[Counsel to Secure Justice @india_csj]

CSJ's social worker Parvathi Rajan recounts her first meeting with a #childsurvivor on @vidhi_india 's JALDI blog, read here- https://t.co/6e1tgVlo7S
#survivorsupport #childrights #childprotection #rehabilitation #socialwork #delhi #POCSO #familysupport

[Siddharth's Echelon @SiddharthKG7]

When Yogi Adityanath was not given space on red carpet in Ram Mandir inauguration, Akhilesh Yadav read this shayari for him.

Yogi ji is smiling. We need this environment in Lok Sabha now.

[Counsel to Secure Justice @india_csj]

A very Happy New Year to all of you. CSJ is back at the office & on field. Last year, we managed to help many children in difficult circumstances across India access justice & necessary support. In 2024, we hope to do much more so we can help more children reclaim their lives.

[Gary Pike 🇺🇦🇮🇳 @PikeWala]

Himalaya Drug Company has got #TheLiverDoc 's twitter account suspended.

Here is the thread that #TheLiverDr had posted in May 2021 about Liv52 that prompted Himalaya to issue a legal threat.
Thread (1/6) 🧵

[Nimisha Srivastava @Nimisha_S]

How wonderful to read about transformative and restorative justice being asked for in the context of the MIH 'Dalit-Buddhist wedding' episode controversy. Caste would indeed be the ultimate litmus test for achieving transformative justice in India.

[Nimisha Srivastava @Nimisha_S]

P.S. I have used he/she in some places and 'she' in others bec POCSO is gender neutral but IPC is not. 'Rape' under IPC applies only to female victims. So for men above 18 years, no clear law on sexual assault, only section that could be used is S. 377 on 'unnatural offences'.

[Nimisha Srivastava @Nimisha_S]

I am really surprised at how dangerously misleading this post is. Any first or second year student of criminal law could tell you, that if the survivor says she/he did not give consent, then a case of sexual assault/rape is made out. There can be no 'blanket exclusion'. 1/n

[Niharika Chopra @niharikachopra]

'Lowering the age of consent' to 16yrs would mean a blanket exclusion of 16-18yr old children from the protection of law against child sexual abuse (POCSO Act). Practically, it would mean that a 50y old man can commit several forms of sexual assault with a 16 year child.. (4/21)

[Nimisha Srivastava @Nimisha_S]

By all means, let us have a broad based discussion on how we can recognise consensual sexual activity b/w adolescents AND ensure we are addressing child sexual abuse and issues like grooming and manipulation. But let us not create unreasonable fears that vitiate discourse. n/n