Soundarya College of Law

🎙️ Are Gig Workers Truly Protected in Today’s Economy?

🎙️ "Equality, dignity, and social justice are not privileges—they are constitutional promises."
In this insightful episode of the Soundarya Podcast, Dr. Udhya Simha N.G. highlights the need for a constitutional approach to social security for gig workers. He emphasizes that the values of equality, dignity, and social justice enshrined in our Constitution must guide policies that ensure fair protection and welfare for this rapidly growing workforce. 🎓⚖️

▶️ Watch now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of work.

⚖️📚 "Labour law education in India must evolve to address contemporary challenges – AI, gig economy, platform workers, and the informal sector."

Dr. Gnanavi Bopaiah argues that the teaching of labour law in Indian universities remains largely doctrinal and continues to focus on traditional areas such as factories and industrial disputes.

💡 Key Concerns Raised:
⚖️ Labour law education is still rooted in colonial-era frameworks
📚 Focus remains on factories and industrial disputes – ignoring modern work realities
🤖 Artificial Intelligence – Reshaping the employer-employee relationship
📱 Gig Economy & Platform Workers – New categories of workers lacking traditional protections
🏭 Informal Labour Sector – The majority of India's workforce remains outside legal protections
🛠️ Dr. Gnanavi's Recommendations for Labour Law Education:

✅ Move beyond a purely doctrinal approach
✅ Incorporate Labour Law Clinics – Enabling students to engage with real-world challenges
✅ Empirical Research – Understanding the actual socio-economic realities of workers
✅ Focus on the Informal Sector – Where most Indian workers are employed

🌟 The goal is to enable students to engage directly with real-world socio-economic challenges faced by workers, particularly those in the informal sector, and develop a deeper understanding of labour rights and workplace realities.

Menstrual leave is not a privilege – it's a workplace right and the need of the hour.🩸⚖️

In this insightful reel, Dr. Kavya Salim addresses the crucial topic of menstrual leave policy accommodations, drawing reference to the Supreme Court's interpretation on the matter.

💡 Key Takeaways from the Discussion:
✅ Menstrual leave as a workplace right – not a concession
✅ Supreme Court's progressive stance on recognizing the physiological and psychological needs of menstruating workers
✅ The importance of dignity, health, and inclusivity in the workplace
✅ Why menstrual leave is the need of the hour for a truly equitable work environment

🌟 A must-watch for every employer, policymaker, and professional who believes in building a compassionate and inclusive workplace.

🎓 Graduation Day 2026 | Soundarya College of Law ⚖️

A day of pride, achievement, and new beginnings!

As our graduates cross this important milestone, we celebrate their hard work, determination, resilience, and commitment to the pursuit of legal excellence. Their journey through classrooms, moot courts, internships, and academic challenges has prepared them to make meaningful contributions to society and the legal profession.

Today marks the culmination of years of learning and the beginning of an exciting new chapter filled with opportunities, growth, and impact. 🎓⚖️

Wishing you all a bright, rewarding, and successful journey ahead.

Once a Soundaryan, Always a Soundaryan. ❤️

⚖️📦 "The gig economy is growing, but at what cost to the worker?"

During the inaugural ceremony of the National Symposium hosted by Soundarya College of Law, CEO Mr. Keerthan Kumar delivered a thought-provoking address on the realities of the gig economy and the challenges faced by platform workers in India.

📌 Key Highlights from His Address:
✅ The Rapid Delivery Culture – Groceries and food delivered within minutes often come at the cost of worker exploitation
✅ Digital Platform Realities – Companies neither prepare food nor directly own the workforce, yet generate enormous profits through technological systems and labour management
✅ Harsh Working Conditions – Unrealistic incentive structures, continuous pressure, lack of breaks, and constant time-bound deliveries
✅ Algorithm-Based Exploitation – Workers are often deprived of incentives due to algorithm-based interventions and limited delivery allocations

💡 A Growing Concern:
Mr. Keerthan Kumar expressed concern over the growing number of educated individuals – including MBA graduates, doctors, students, and IT professionals – entering gig work due to employment challenges. Despite increasing job availability, there is a significant gap in employable skills among graduates.

🛡️ The Call for Worker Welfare:
Many delivery workers suffer injuries on the road yet lack adequate insurance and social security protections

Need for greater responsibility from companies and policymakers to ensure:
- Dignity for workers
- Safety on the job
- Fair treatment in the digital economy

🌟 A powerful reminder that economic growth must be accompanied by worker dignity and social justice.