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Human Rights Commission Establishment of Human Right Commission The National Human Rights Commission is a statutory (and not a constitutional) body. It was established in 1993 under a legislation enacted by the Parliament, namely, The Protection Of Human Rights Act, 1993. This Act was amended in 2006. The commission is the watchdog of human rights … Read more
Freedom of Movement Freedom of movement is the right to travel freely within and outside one’s country. It is a fundamental human right that is enshrined in international law. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) states that “everyone has the right to freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each State” and … Read more
The Right to Life (Article 21) The Right to Life is one of the most fundamental human rights. It is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which states that “everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.” This right is also protected by the International Covenant on Civil and … Read more
Rule of Law vs. Rule by Law The rule of law and rule by law are two distinct concepts that are often confused with one another. The rule of law is a principle of governance in which all persons, institutions, and entities, public and private, including the state itself, are accountable to laws that are … Read more
Due Process of Law vs. Procedure Established by Law Introduction Due process of law is a legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person. Due process balances the power of law of the land and protects the individual person from it. When individual rights conflict with the … Read more