Human Rights
Gondwana University · LL.B. Semester 6 · UL36E07
Unit I — Basic Concepts
Concept of Human Rights · Evolution & Development of Human Rights: International & Indian Perspective · Classification of Human Rights · Interrelationship between Rights & Duties. · Universal Declaration of Human Rights- Significance-Preamble
- 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
- The UN Human Rights System and UDHR
Unit II — Deprivation of Human Rights: Core Issues
Poverty, Overpopulation, illiteracy · Problems of Unsustainable Development · Problems of Disadvantaged Groups: a) Women, (b) Children, (c) Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes d) Disabled Persons, (e) Homeless & Slum Dwellers, (f) Refugees & Internally Displaced Persons, (g) Aged Persons
Unit III — International Redressal Mechanism& Regional Arrangements
European Convention on Human Rights · The American Convention on Human Rights · African Charter on Human & People's Rights · International Commission on Human Rights · International Labour Organization · Non – Governmental Organizations · Amnesty International · Media Advocacy · Legal Aid & Legal Literacy
Unit IV — Human Rights in Indian Context
Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles &Fundamental Duties · Enforcement Mechanism: · Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 · Judicial Remedies of Violation of Human Rights · Statutory Commissions
- 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 V — Contemporary Issues & Concerns
Human Rights & Terrorism · Threat of Use of Nuclear Weapons · Climate Change & Natural Disasters & Environmental induced Issues · Violation of Human Rights in Cyber World · Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity