The Justice Definitions Project
Welcome to the JDC's Justice Definitions Project!
We're building a user-friendly Wiki for Indian legal terms, launched August 2023. Join our community to share and access clear, reliable legal information in English and Indian languages. Let's make law accessible together!
Our Mission
We want to democratise legal information. Legal information is scattered and complex, so we offer reliable, accessible explanations from diverse sources. We empower citizens to understand and use legal concepts, building an inclusive knowledge resource on this wiki.
Our Approach
We believe in the power of community collaboration! As a community-driven volunteer initiative aiming to provide credible legal information, we work with law students, academics, legal practitioners, law firms, research and academic institutions across India.
Our Programs
The Student Research Associate Program
Calling Budding Legal Researchers!
Join our remote, part-time certificate program crafted for Indian law students who believe in the democratisation of legal knowledge and want to learn through the process. As part of this hands-on experience, you’ll explore legal information by surveying sources of law, legal data, research, and regional and functional variations to curate and build pages for a public wiki on Indian justice system.
Along the way, you’ll deepen your understanding of both the functional and conceptual aspects of the law. With guidance from experts and reviews by the Justice Definitions Project Community, you’ll also get the chance to connect with a vibrant network of researchers, lawyers, and academicians.
Come be part of a growing community that learns by doing — and builds knowledge for all.
If you're a law student and passionate about this, we welcome you!
Fill out the form Call for Student Research Associates, and tell us about your interest — we’ll connect with you and figure out how you can contribute.
The Justice Definitions Edit-a-thons
We host Justice Definitions Edit-a-thons with Indian law schools, where students, mentored by experts, compile and organise wiki content. This collaborative effort empowers them to deeply explore legal concepts and contribute to a clear, accessible legal resource for everyone.
Join the Justice Definitions Project Community
We invite members of the Indian legal fraternity to collaborate with us in building a reliable and accessible legal knowledge resource for all. As a community member, you can contribute by sharing your expertise, creating or reviewing content, and helping ensure the accuracy and clarity of legal definitions. Together, we aim to foster a more informed understanding of the Indian legal system.
Join our active legal community! Share and learn, making legal knowledge accessible for everyone. Fill out the form Call for Lawyers, and we'll be in touch soon!
Legal Translators for the Justice Definitions Project
This program unites law students and experts across India to create an inclusive legal resource in regional languages. Legal translation support help us ensure accuracy. Together, we build accessible knowledge for all Indian citizens.
Our Wiki Community
The Editorial Committee
Our Editorial Committee consists of Subject Matter Experts in leadership positions who guide the direction of the project.
Operations Team
Operations Team
The Operations Team drives the Justice Definitions Project from the ground up — coordinating research, engaging with the community, and bringing it all together on this platform. The team includes Bhavya Sudhir, Research Associate, DAKSH and Shruti Namboodiri, Community Manager, DAKSH.
Interested in joining or collaborating with us? Fill out the form - Join Wiki Community and the Operations Team will get in touch with you.
Partners
We're a team sharing knowledge and tech to grow this project. We're building a resource for everyone, together. Your insights and contributions are welcome!
Contributors
This project is built by a diverse community: law students, academics, legal professionals, firms, and institutions. Together, we've created a comprehensive legal resource, ensuring a collaborative and expert-driven foundation.
Wiki Resources & Guidelines
Here are a few resources that will help you to contribute effectively on the Justice Definitions Project Wiki.
Impact
- 300+ definitions
- 250+ community members
- 5 Edit-a-thons
Contact@
For more information on collaborations and related queries please send an email at shrutin@dakshindia.org.
