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.
The features of the National Policy for Older Persons (1999) may be stated as follows: The objective of the policy is the well-being of older persons, aiming to...
"The description of some cases, here, would not be out of reference: (a) Despite the state prohibition against torture and custodial misconduct by the police, the torture is...
Rights have been rightly described as those social claims without which no man can seek to be himself/herself at his/her best. "They belong to the individuals for the...
The original Constitution had seven fundamental rights, but as a result of the 44th amendment in 1978, right to property was deleted from the list of the fundamental...
The idea of a Constituent Assembly was first proposed in 1934 by M.N. Roy, a prominent figure in the communist movement and a proponent of radical democratism. In...
When soldiers of the Bengal army mutinied in Meerut on May'10,1857 , tension had been growing for quite some time. Over'the past years the upper caste sepoys had...
The onset of British influence in India differed both in manner'and in kind from that of other historical invasions. The British'did not come either as a migrating group...
The recently passed Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill, 2019, is a significant step towards recognising and protecting the rights of transgender individuals. However, the bill has been...
The United Nations (UN) marks November 25th every year as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a crucial initiative to raise awareness about gender-based...
Arikamedu is an archaeological coastal settlement situated on the southeastern Coromandel Coast in the Union Territory of Puducherry. It lies on the right bank of the Ariyankuppam River...