Category: Human Rights
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Meaning and Scope of Human Rights
Law and You > Legal Concepts > Human Rights > Meaning and Scope of Human Rights Human rights represent the fundamental values that uphold human dignity, freedom, and equality in society. They are the basic and inalienable rights to which all individuals are entitled solely by virtue of being human, irrespective of race, gender, religion,…
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Approaches to Human Rights: Understanding Perspectives and Frameworks
Law and You > Legal Concepts > Human Rights > Approaches to Human Rights: Understanding Perspectives and Frameworks Human rights, the fundamental rights inherent to all human beings, have evolved to become a cornerstone of international law, policy, and activism. Approaches to human rights have developed based on legal, philosophical, political, and sociocultural perspectives, each…
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The Right of Self-Determination: A Third-Generation Human Right
Law and You > Legal Concepts > Human Rights > The Right of Self-Determination: A Third-Generation Human Right The right of self-determination is one of the most fundamental and profound principles in international law, underpinning the freedom and identity of peoples across the globe. Recognized as a third-generation human right, it speaks not just to…
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Fundamental Rights of Prisoners
Law and You > Legal Concepts > Human Rights > Fundamental Rights of Prisoners Fundamental rights are the basic rights of the citizens which cannot be taken away under any circumstances. In Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India, AIR 1978 SC 597 case, speaking about the importance of fundamental rights Bhagwati J. observed: “These fundamental…
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The National Human Rights Commission
Law and You > Legal Concepts > Human Rights > The National Human Rights Commission Human rights attach to all persons equally, by virtue of their humanity, irrespective of race, nationality, or membership of any particular social group. They specify the minimum conditions for human dignity and a tolerable life. Human rights are those which…
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Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
Law and You > Legal Concepts > Human Rights > Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Human rights can be divided into two broad categories: (a) civil and political rights and (b) social, economic, and cultural rights. In previous articles, we have discussed civil and political rights. In this article, we shall discuss the Economic, Social,…
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Political Rights
Law and You > Legal Concepts > Human Rights > Political Rights Human rights can be divided into two broad categories: (a) civil and political rights and (b) social, economic, and cultural rights. Civil and political rights are a class of rights that protect individuals’ freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals, and which ensure…
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Civil Rights
Law and You > Legal Concepts > Human Rights > Civil Rights Human rights can be divided into two broad categories: (a) civil and political rights and (b) social, economic, and cultural rights. Civil and political rights are a class of rights that protect individuals’ freedom from infringement by governments, social organizations, and private individuals, and which ensure…
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Characteristics of Human Rights
Law and You > Legal Concepts > Human Rights > Characteristics of Human Rights Human beings are born equal in dignity and rights. These are moral claims which are inalienable and inherent in all individuals by virtue of their humanity alone, irrespective of caste, colour, creed, and place of birth, sex, cultural difference, or any…