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Item Open Access Law on Acquisition of Indian Citizenship - A Godsend Avenue or Quagmire for Refugees and Migrant Population in North East India(University of North Bengal, 2023-03) Rajkhowa, SriparnaCitizenship is associated with certain prized rights on those conferred with on those legally qualified through the process of acquisition. This is all the more so in respect to refugees and stateless persons. Despite India lacking in an effective legal regime on refugees and stateless persons, such persons have been able to obtain citizenship. The author addresses the issue of citizenship in a holistic manner both from a theoretical perspective and implementation of the law through the application of the domestic legal regime which has been subjected to amendment from time to time. The issue is being addressed in the context of domestic and international imperatives also explores the pragmatic aspects and weaponisation indulged in. The principle of jus soli and gradual acceptance of the jus sanguinis being invoked has facilitated the process, befitting a section of the refugee population across the country and the North Eastern states in particular. In addressing the issue, apprehensions and regional compulsions shredded with historical factors have also been taken into account in the context of influx and delicate balance prompting concerns and contestations on the issue. These and other relevant and related concerns having the propensity to counter balance the fragile sociocultural factors have also been addressed.Item Open Access Imperative Need of Conscripting a Legal Regime on Blood Transfusion(University of North Bengal, 2021-09) Rajkhowa, SriparnaHospitals, clinics and health care establishment while treating patients are at times required to suggest blood transfusion for various ailments, surgery and cases of accidents. Patients, relatives and attendants are required to fend for themselves due to absence of any comprehensive law and regulation mandating supply of blood through such establishments. The 2800 odd licensed blood banks do not have adequate stock as voluntary blood donations are yet to pick up in the country. Licensing too cane to be introduced after banning of the operation of unlicensed blood banks by the Supreme Court. Hence most of the blood comes either from friends and relatives of patients or commercial donors which may not be of high quality. The endeavour of the author has been to address the issue of absence of a comprehensive legal regime to ensure hygienic collection, safe storage and supply of whole blood and blood components. The resolutions, guidelines and guidance documents of the World Health Organisation as well the National Blood Policy has been analysed in relation to the implementation agencies. The provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act and the Clinical Establishments Act in relation to blood banks safe transfusion reveal the shortcomings and highlight the necessity of a specific law on this score. Analysis of judgments of the Supreme Court and recommendations of the Consumer Forums reveal and reflect the current state of affairs in the shape of much avoidable harm suffered by patients either on account of transfusion of contaminated blood or negligence on the part of health care professions involved in the process. Such a measure can lead to promotion of safe and healthy blood transfusion by encouraging donors targeting at cent percent voluntary bold donation. It can also lead to measures at accountability.Item Open Access Emerging Challenges to the Right to Privacy of Women(University of North Bengal, 2016-09) Rajkhowa, SriparnaItem Open Access An Incursion into Certain Legal Aspects of Patient Safety(University of North Bengal, 2019-03) Deka, Stuti; Rajkhowa, Sriparna