Empowering Children's Rights
Advocating for Change
A Landmark Recognition in Child Rights - Union Cabinet Minister Smriti Irani acknowledged the pivotal Supreme Court judgment, Independent Thought vs. UOI, declaring PCMA 2006 secular (Lok Sabha, Dec 21, 2021). Our mission is to protect and promote the rights of children, ensuring their voices are heard and their well-being is prioritized. Through advocacy, research, and community engagement, we strive to create a world where every child can thrive.
Who We Are
Independent Thought is a national human rights organization dedicated to promoting equity, justice, and mutual respect. We focus on child rights law through direct intervention, advocacy, and by providing technical and ongoing support. As a legal organization, we work towards legal reforms and policies that prioritize people, engaging with law students, lawyers, educators, and judicial bodies.
Our Core Tenets
Our Vision
We envision a society rooted in the principles of equity, justice, and mutual respect—where every individual, including the most vulnerable, the child, can express independent thought without fear.
Our Mission
Our mission is to cultivate an environment where critical thinking, independence of thought, and actions based on reason are respected equally, regardless of age, gender, class, caste, religion, race, or any other distinction.
Registration
Independent Thought is registered under the Society Registration Act, 1860 with Registrar of Societies, Govt of NCT of Delhi, with its Registered Office at 1/7726, Gali No. 2, East Gorakh Park, Shahdara, Delhi – 110032.
Bank & Tax Detail
Registered u/s 12A of Income Tax Act, 1961 as a genuine non profit charitable organisation. All Donations to Independent Thought is exempted u/s 80G of Income Tax Act, 1961 Registered having Account with ICICI Bank Limited, Noida Branch, Sector 50, Noida – 201301 Registered with PAN and TAN.
Auditors
Our Chartered Accountants: Sumit K Agrawal & Co. www.skaca.org
Our Values
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Independence: We champion the freedom to think, speak, and create independently.
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Innovation: We encourage creative and innovative solutions to social and legal challenges.
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Non-discrimination: We stand firmly against discrimination in all forms.
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Secularism & Non-violence: We promote a secular approach and non-violent methods.
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Integrity & Accountability: We uphold democratic principles, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Our Impact Areas
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Legal Advocacy
Championing child rights in courts and legal forums to bring about systemic change.
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Research & Publications
Conducting in-depth research to inform policy and practice in child protection.
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Community Programs
Implementing grassroots projects to directly support children and their families.
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Research & PublicaCapacity Building
Training professionals and stakeholders to enhance child protection mechanisms effectively.
Key Milestones
A journey of dedication and impact in child rights advocacy and protection.
2020: Established the Children Law Research Centre, GLA University
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2014-2017: Project Sangwari, Dantewada
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#MISSION2029: Launch by CACM
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Item Title2012-Ongoing: National Legal Essay Competition
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2017: Landmark Judgment - Independent Thought vs. UOI
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Since 2013: Public Interest Litigations (PILs)
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