“We must build a trickle-up media that reflects the true character of this country and its people. A democratic media serving a democratic society.” Amy Goodman Introduction: Have you ever thought about, how can Civil Society and Media help build integrity and reduce the danger of corruption within the defense and security sectors? This chapter argues Read more…
Introduction: One of the primary roles of a state is to protect and promote the interests of its citizens which can be furthered by protecting and promoting their rights. Certain sections of society have been vulnerable since time immemorial such as women, minorities as also the scheduled castes, and the Read more…
Introduction: Human beings are born free. They are adorned with rationality and conscience. The only thing we bring since birth with us is the basic “HUMAN RIGHTS”. Human rights are nothing but the collection of rights of life and liberty, freedom of opinion and expression, work and education, and many Read more…
Introduction India has seen a large number of recorded decisions that have advanced and made our Constitution of India an epitome of justice, uniformity and great heart. One of those decisions that expanded the skylines of the significance of Fundamental Rights was Olga Tellis and Ors. v. Bombay Municipal Corporation Read more…
Introduction: We all love freedom, no matter what we do, where we live, which community we belong to. Freedom is one of the most important factors because it helps individuals a lot to go through life by managing different functions. Every creature on this planet has the right to live Read more…
Introduction: Police is one of the most important organisations in our country. They are the law enforcers and the real-life protectors of our liberties. They constitute the authority that helps us in times of crisis, threat, fraud, violence and crime. When a citizen does not know what to do or Read more…
Introduction: The United Nations defines trafficking as the illegal procurement of people with the aim of exploiting them through force, coercion or fraud. This can include prostitution, organ removal, forced slavery, marriage, begging and other oppressive forms of work. Over the years, there has been a vast toll on human Read more…
Introduction: Immoral Traffic (prevention Act),1956 defines prostitution as sexual exploitation or abuse of a female for monetary purpose and a “Prostitute” is a person who gains the commercial benefits. Prostitution is a matter of debate since ancient times. Prostitution is considered a taboo in India and all over the world. Read more…
Introduction: Law and morality are both related to each other and cannot be separated from one another. According to Oxford Law Dictionary “law” refers to the system of rules which is followed by country or community and is responsible for regulating the actions of its citizens and is enforced by Read more…
Introduction: The policy of reservation finds its basis from the oppressive caste system that existed in pre-independence India. People belonging to the lower castes like Dalits were treated as inferior and were not permitted in public places like temples, watersheds, etc. which were reserved for the higher castes. When members Read more…
Introduction: Human rights are the basic rights and freedoms, given to each and every person right from their birth, up till the last breath of the person, there are restrictions however those are reasonable restrictions that are necessary so that no one overrides the rights or freedoms they are authorized Read more…
Introduction: “I was given food for two times a day and three hours of sleep. If I refused to do some work, they threatened to call the police. Once I forgot to mow and I was slapped. First time I questioned myself was I human being or not.”-One worker from Read more…