India won its seventh unopposed election to the UN Human Rights Council for 2026–2028, reaffirming its commitment to multilateralism and balanced dialogue. It vows to uphold all human rights, including the Right to Development, and act as a bridge-builder and strong voice for the Global South.
Click to View MoreThe ILO’s report, The State of Social Justice, warns that declining trust and persistent inequality threaten social justice and democratic legitimacy. Despite reduced extreme poverty, 71% of earnings depend on birth, and 58% of workers face informality. It urges a renewed social contract and Fair Transition policies for inclusive, decent work.
Click to View MoreManual scavenging, rooted in caste-based discrimination, is a grave violation of human rights and dignity. Beyond laws and technology, its eradication demands collective social will and strict accountability, ensuring true “Swachh Bharat” by safeguarding the dignity and safety of Safai Mitras.
Click to View MoreCustodial violence erodes trust in law enforcement, undermines constitutional values, and violates human dignity. Addressing it requires strong legal safeguards, police reforms, and accountability mechanisms. True justice lies not in fear but in fairness, where the State protects rights rather than abuses power, upholding democracy’s core promise of dignity for all.
Click to View MoreDowry results in violence against women, leading to deaths and severe harassment, particularly among vulnerable socioeconomic groups. Despite stringent laws, including the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), its practice persists due to social sanction, patriarchy, and low conviction rates, highlighting a wide gap between law and implementation.
Click to View MoreIndian bail system, based on "bail, not jail," faces challenges like disproportionate detention of the poor. To address these issues, the government should review preventive detention laws, strengthen bail accessibility, establish clear guidelines, explore alternative forms of custody, speed up the judicial process, and implement comprehensive bail legislation.
Click to View MoreIndian prisons face severe overcrowding, undertrial delays, poor infrastructure, custodial violence, and lack of rehabilitation. The Model Prisons Act, 2023 and tech-driven reforms aim to modernize the system. India must shift from punishment to rehabilitation, uphold inmate rights, and ensure justice through efficient legal aid, humane treatment, and accountability.
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