Human Rights

THE SYLLABUS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS

Introduction
a. History
b. Evolution
c. Growth
UN Charter and Human Rights
a. UDHR
b. Covenants of 1966
c. Optional Protocols

Human Rights and the Indian Constitution
a. Fundamental Rights
b. Directive Principles of State Policy

Protection of Human Rights under Protection of Human Rights Act 1993
a. The Judiciary
b. NHRC
c. NGOs

Group Rights
a. Prisoners
b. Women and Children
c. Indigenous People
d. Disabled

Text books / Compulsory Readings (Latest editions only):
i. UN Charter
ii. Constitution of India
iii. Human Rights Act 1993
iv. Sinha, M.K. – Implementation of Non-Derogation Human Rights (Delhi 1999)

Human Rights! This is the easiest portion. For those whose Constitutional Law is strong (consti part II) this will be a breather. For those lacking behind use VN Shukla to brush up your concepts and then start with human rights.

Books to refer are SK Kapoor and HO Agarwal, whatever you can lay your hands on. SK Kapoor doesnt cover few portions. Please use other references to cover that as well.

Easy subject, use this subject when you require a break from other subjects, those having an inclination towards International Law, you guys will enjoy this subject.

Rest Assured if YOU study hard.
ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR PAPERS
STUDY HARD

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