Fundamental Rights

Contents: Preface. 1. Fundamental rights of Indian citizens. 2. Conceptual analysis of fundamental rights. 3. Human rights values in India. 4. Right to equality. 5. Right to freedom of religion. 6. Right to education. 7. Right to life and personal liberty. 8. Right to freedom of expression. 9. Right to information. 10. Technological development and the right to communication. 11. Fundamental principles and rights at work. 12. National Human Rights Commission of India in protection of human rights. Appendix. Index.

"Fundamental Rights are rights which some hold to be "inalienable" and belonging to all human, according to natural law. There are rights necessary for freedom and the maintenance of a reasonable quality of life. The concepts of fundamental rights have evolved through the centuries and its jurisprudence has become a concept of international importance.

The fundamental rights embodied in the Indian constitution are guaranteed to all Indian citizens. These civil liberties take precedence over any other law of the land. They include individual rights common to most liberal democracies, such as equality before the law, freedom of speech and expression, freedom of association and peaceful assembly, freedom of religion, and the right to constitutional remedies for the protection of civil rights such as Habeas Corpus.

This book explain the concept of fundamental rights and explores various dimensions for its' protection and promotion. It also describes various issues of fundamental rights violations faced by millions of people around the world. It will help the readers to understand the problems and perspectives of fundamental rights in this changing world." (jacket)