National Human Rights Commission Of India : Formation, Functioning And Future Prospects ( Vol. 1 ) (Hardcover)  | Released: 2004

This book provides a historical perspective of the conceptual evolution of human rights and the institutional underpinning for the protection of the rights of citizens in contemporary Indian politics. Within this larger framework, the study focuses on the role of the National Human Rights Commission of India since its origin. The book critically examines the following topics: Human Rights in Theoretical Perspective Establishment, Structure and Status of the National Human Rights Commission Role of the National Human Rights Commission in the Protection of Human Rights Coordination between the Government and Non-Governmental Organisations Summary and Conclusion The appendices listed are: (i) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948, (ii) The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, (iii) The National Human Rights Commission (Procedure) Regulations, 1994, (iv) Recommendations of the NHRC for amendments to the protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, (v) Human Rights Provisions in the Indian Constitution, (vi) Indian Laws relating to Human Rights, (vii) List of Human Rights Covenants, Conventions and Treaties to which India is a Party, (viii) List of Human Rights Commissions around the World, (ix) List of Indian NGOs in the field of Human Rights, (x) An outline of the Indian Prisons Bill, 1996 as proposed by the National Human Rights Commission, (xi) Comments/suggestions of the NHRC on the draft Long Term Action Plan (2000-2005) for Implementation of the National Policy on Older Persons. The book will be a valuable source book for academics, activists, NGOs, Social Worker and the interested laymen. Table of Contents: 1. Human Rights in Theoretical Perspective 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Historical Development 1.3 Meaning and Definition 1.4 Theories of Human Rights 1.5 Classification of Human Rights 1.6 Liberal, Socialist and Third World Perspectives of Human Rights 1.7 The Indian Perspective on Human Rights 1.8 The Indian Constitution and Human Rights 2. Establishment, Structure and Status of the National Human Rights Commission 2.1 Establishing standards and goals for National Human Rights Institutions 2.2 Human Rights Commission in different countries - An Overview 2.2A. Establishment of the National Human Rights Commission 2.2A.1 A brief history of the Commission 2.2A.2 Need for Setting-up of the NHRC 2.2A.3 Objectives of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 2.2B. Structure of the NHRC 2.2B.1 Composition of the Commission 2.2B.2 Officers and Other Staff of the Commission 2.2C. Status of the NHRC 2.2C.1 NHRCs Definition on Human Rights 2.2C.2 Functions and Powers of the Commission 2.2C.3 Powers Relating to Inquiries 2.2C.4 Procedure and Regulations of the Commission 2.2C.5 Inquiry into complaints 2.2C.6 Steps after Inquiry 2.2C.7 Procedure with Respect to Armed Forces 2.2C.8 Constitutional Validity of the Commission under the Commission of Inquiry Act, 1952 2.2C.9 Status of the Commission under International Law 2.3 Concluding Remarks 3. Role of the National Human Rights Commission in the Protection of Human Rights 3.1 Objectives of the Commission 3.2 Achievements of the Commission 3.3 Effectiveness of the Commission 3.4 Concluding Remarks