UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND INDIAN LAW

by BRIJ KISHORE SHARMA

Overview

This statement led to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was adopted by the United Nations on 10th December 1948. This Declaration guided, encouraged, and in some cases, put pressure on the nations to recognise these rights or Acts as rights which may be claimed and enforced by citizens and other human beings. India framed its Constitution soon after the Declaration and gave effect to many of the rights contained in the Declaration. Later some of them formed part of a statute and some have been knit in the Constitution by our Courts. This book contains the text of the Declaration with explanatory comments by the author. It also contains references to relevant articles of the Constitution and sections of various Acts and refers to judgements of the Supreme Court of India. It is the only book that gives parallel provisions of Indian Law parallel to each article of the Declaration. The book will immensely benefit all students of Human Rights as part of the courses in Political Science, Law and other related fields. It will be helpful to all those who are appearing for civil services and other examinations conducted by various Public Service Commissions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9788120340473
Publisher:	PHI Learning
Publication date:	01/28/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	327 KB

About the Author

BRIJ KISHORE SHARMA, Former Chairman, Copyright Board. Earlier he was Chairman, National Book Trust (NBT), India. He worked with distinction as Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Law, Govt. of India. He has more than a decade of experience in teaching LL.B. and LL.M. courses and has lectured in various universities and training institutes across the country.

Table of Contents

Preface Universal Declaration of Human Rights Preamble Proclamation by General Assembly Articles 1. Freedom and equality in dignity and rights 2. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth etc. 3. Right to life and property 4. Prohibition of slavery 5. Prohibition of inhuman treatment 6. Right to recognition as a person 7. Right to equality before law and equal protection 8. Right to effective remedy 9. Prohibition of arbitrary arrest and detention 10. Right to public hearing 11. Right to public trial and protection in respect of conviction for offences 12. Right to privacy 13. Right to freedom of movement and residence 14. Right to seek asylum 15. Right to nationality 16. Right to marry 17. Right to property 18. Right to freedom of conscience and religion 19. Right to freedom of opinion and expression 20. Right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association 21. Right to governance and universal franchise 22. Right to social security 23. Right to work and equal pay 24. Right to rest and leisure 25. Right to standard of living 26. Right to free education 27. Right to freely participate in cultural life 28. Right to social and international order 29. Duties and limitations on the exercise of rights 30. Prohibition of activity against this Declaration