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Prohibition Of Discrimination

Prohibition of discrimination ensures equality for all individuals. It protects against unfair treatment based on race, gender, religion, or disability. This principle is enshrined in various legal frameworks. It promotes social justice and inclusivity. Discrimination undermines human dignity and societal harmony. Upholding this prohibition fosters a fairer society. It encourages diverse contributions to culture and economy. Equality benefits everyone in the community.

National Policy for Older Persons (1999) & National Policy for Women (2001)

The features of the National Policy for Older Persons (1999) may be stated as follows: The objective of...

 July 19, 2024

Human Rights Abused

"The description of some cases, here, would not be out of reference: (a) Despite the state prohibition against...

 June 3, 2024

Rights Issue in Fundamental Duties

Rights have been rightly described as those social claims without which no man can seek to be himself/herself...

 May 21, 2024

Specific Fundamental Rights

The original Constitution had seven fundamental rights, but as a result of the 44th amendment in 1978, right...

 April 26, 2024

Making of the Constitution – The Constituent Assembly

The idea of a Constituent Assembly was first proposed in 1934 by M.N. Roy, a prominent figure in...

 January 2, 2024

Revolt of 1857

When soldiers of the Bengal army mutinied in Meerut on May'10,1857 , tension had been growing for quite...

 October 18, 2022

The First Century of British Influence

The onset of British influence in India differed both in manner'and in kind from that of other historical...

 October 17, 2022

Parliament Passes Transgender Persons Rights Bill 2019

The recently passed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019, is a significant step towards recognising and protecting...

 November 26, 2019

UN Marks 25th International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women

The United Nations (UN) marks November 25th every year as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence...

 November 25, 2019

620 Deaths Reported Despite Ban on Manual Scavenging

Despite the 1993 ban on manual scavenging by the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry, reports indicate that 620...

 July 9, 2019

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