Curating the Commons: Legal Data for India

UChicago Center in Delhi

• Anup Malani, University of Chicago (Opening Remarks)
• Smita Gupta, Agami
• Leah Varghese, DA KSH India
• C.H. Rohith, DA KSH India
• Neetika Vishwanath, Project 39A, NLU Delhi
• Gale Andrew, Project 39A, NLU Delhi
• Hari Krishna Vetharenian, Development Data Lab
• Lubhyathi Rangarajan, SOAS University of London
• Shreya Tripathy, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
• Jyotika Randhawa, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy
• Apoorv Anand, Data For India

"Curating the Commons: Legal Data for India" is an event focused on the role of legal data in governance, transparency, and access to justice in India. The discussion will explore how structured legal data can be leveraged for policy-making, research, and civic engagement. Experts from various institutions, including University of Chicago, DA KSH India, Project 39A (NLU Delhi), Agami, and Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, will share insights on legal data collection, challenges, and potential applications.

Key Topics Covered:

• The importance of open and structured legal data
• Challenges in accessing and managing legal data in India
• Innovations in legal data collection and analysis
• How data-driven legal reforms can shape India's judiciary and governance

Target Audience:

• Legal researchers and academics
• Public policy professionals
• Data scientists and technologists interested in legal data
• Government officials and civic tech advocates

Participation is by invite only.