Optional Papers (Any Two): c. Human Right Law and Practice
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University · LL.B. Semester 5 · LLB 311
Unit I — Introduction
a. Nature · b. Origin and Evolution · c. Development of Human Right Regime
- Human Rights: Concept, Definition, Evolution, Characteristics, Need, Limitations, Theories of Development of Natural Rights, Theories of Utilitarianism, Idealism, Socialism and Positivism
- Human Rights in India, the tradition of Human Rights in Indian context: ancient, medieval and modern
- First, Second and Third Generation Human Rights: Their Meaning, Historical
Unit II — International Human Rights Law
a. U N Charter · b. UDHR · c. Covenants of 1966 · d. Optional Protocols
Unit III — National Human Rights Law
a. Constitutional Provisions · b. Fundamental Rights · c. Directive Principles of State Policy · d. Human Rights Act. 1993 · e. NHRC: Composition, Powers and Functions · f. Role of State HRC,NCW,NCM,SC/ST Commission · g. Role of Civil Societies and Media.
- Indian Constitution and Human Rights: Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
- The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
- National Commission for Women: Constitution, Role and Responsibilities
- National Commission for Minorities: Constitution, Role and Responsibilities
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes: Constitution, Role and Responsibilities
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes: Constitution, Role and Responsibilities
- Role of Judiciary in Protection of Human Rights in India
Unit IV — Group Rights
a. Prisoners · b. Women and Children · c. Indigenous People · d. Disabled · e. Senior Citizen · f. Refugees