Child Rights in India : Law Policy and Practice

Contents: Preface. 1. Human rights in the context of children. 2. Applicable domestic law: constitutional provisions and important acts. 3. The role of the Indian Government for bonded child labour. 4. The prospect of child development. 5. Child abuse in India. 6. Instruments and standards for protection of child rights. 7. The problems of child marriage and child labour. 8. Child labour prohibition and regulation act 1986. 9. Children in India and their rights. 10. Critical analysis of the situation of children in India. Bibliography. Index. 

In India the post Independence era has experienced an explicit expression of the commitment of the government to the cause of children through constitutional provisions policies programmes and legislation. The Indian constitution has a framework within which ample provisions exist for the protection development and welfare of children. There are a wide range of laws that guarantee children their rights and entitlements as provided in the Constitution and in the UN Convention. It was during the 50s decade that the UN declaration of the rights of the child was adopted by the UN General Assembly. This declaration was accepted by the Government of India. In order to ensure child rights practices and in response to India\'s commitment of India set up a National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. (jacket)