Human rights in India are protected through constitutional provisions, specific laws, and international commitments. The Indian Constitution guarantees fundamental rights such as equality, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and protection against exploitation (Articles 12-35), allowing individuals to approach courts for enforcement of these rights (Article 32).
The Human Rights Protection Act, 1993 established the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) to investigate violations. Specific laws like the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, offer protection to marginalized communities, women, and children.
India is also committed to several international human rights treaties, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), ICCPR, ICESCR, CEDAW, and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), ensuring alignment with global human rights standards.
Human rights in India are protected through constitutional provisions, specific laws, and international commitments. The Indian Constitution guarantees fundamental rights such as equality, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and protection against exploitation (Articles 12-35), allowing individuals to approach courts for enforcement of these rights (Article 32).
The Human Rights Protection Act, 1993 established the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) to investigate violations. Specific laws like the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955, the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, offer protection to marginalized communities, women, and children.
India is also committed to several international human rights treaties, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), ICCPR, ICESCR, CEDAW, and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), ensuring alignment with global human rights standards.