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PART III Action Research & Resource Centre

Part III is an Action Research & Resource Centre for upholding fundamental rights. We currently focus on identity-based discrimination and violence and access to justice for disadvantaged communities in the states of Delhi NCR, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Our Values

We believe that the constitution can be a site for transformative justice when led by the individuals/communities that are most impacted.

We believe that all instances of individual violence and discrimination are rooted in structural and functional realities of society.

We adopt a participatory, community-led action research framework where research and intervention occur simultaneously, with the goal of driving transformative change. 

What We Do

Legal Aid and Litigation

We provide legal aid to affected individuals and communities through direct representation or local counsels, legal advice and strategic litigation. We also use our research to support strategic litigation in collaboration with affected communities and grassroots organisations.

Research and documentation

Our research work includes:

Samvidhaan Series- our annual publication that critically examines the enforcement of constitutional rights.

Upcoming publications on identity-based discrimination and violence and access to justice.

Our Resource Centre

Training and capacity building

We provide skill and perspective training to affected communities on their legal rights and remedies. We also provide documentation training to grassroots activists and community-based organisations.

Areas of Thematic Focus

Gender Discrimination & Violence
Caste Discrimination & Violence
Rights of Adivasis & Forest-Dwelling Communities
Equal Access to Education
Constitutional Rights & Criminal Justice

Our Approach

Action Research Framework

We drive our mission through research, strategic litigation, legal aid, and capacity-building for community-based organisations. This integrated approach ensures that our work is informed by the real-world challenges communities face. For example, our legal interventions in individual cases provide valuable insights that shape our research, which in turn becomes a foundation for strategic litigation targeting larger systemic issues. Similarly, our research on broad societal challenges often prompts legal action in both individual cases and public interest matters. At every stage, we prioritise critical reflection and process documentation to guide our strategies and ensure impactful results. 

Resource centre
Action research

Resource Centre for knowledge sharing & advocacy

Part III Resource Centre is an open-access platform designed to share a wealth of material generated through our ongoing research and interventions, including successful legal strategies, training materials and relevant primary and secondary research outputs. By making these resources publicly available, we aim to foster collaboration and empower individuals, organisations, and civil society actors working towards similar goals.