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Human Rights are commonly understood as inalienable Fundamental Rights “to which a person is inherently entitled simply because she or he is a human being,” and which are “inherent in all human beings” regardless of their nation, location, language, religion, ethnic origin or any other status. The history of human rights can be traced to past documents, … Read more
Neutrality of Civil Services Sardar Patel had made the following observations in the Constituent Assembly to support the continuance of the pre-independence civil service structure:- “It needs hardly to be emphasized that an efficient, disciplined and contended civil service assured of its prospects as a result of diligent and honest work, is a … Read more
Social Welfare Programmes of India Social Welfare sector is responsible for the welfare, rehabilitation and development of the Persons with Disabilities, the Social Deviants, and the Other Disadvantaged who require special attention of the State because of the disabilities and vulnerabilities they suffer from. While there is no information about the size of … Read more
Rights related to Health “The right to the highest attainable standard of health” implies a clear set of legal obligations on states to ensure appropriate conditions for the enjoyment of health for all people without discrimination. The right to health is one of a set of internationally agreed Human Rights standards, and is … Read more
Eradication of Social and religious wrongs Social and Religious Issues Social issues (also social problem, social evil, and social conflict) refers to any undesirable condition that is opposed either by the whole Society or by a section of the society. It is an unwanted social condition, often objectionable, the continuance of which is harmful for … Read more
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
Double TaxationTaxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA): Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAA): Introduction to DTAAs Objectives of DTAAs Scope of DTAAs Types of DTAAs Key provisions of DTAAs Benefits of DTAAs Challenges in implementing DTAAs Future of DTAAs Double taxation avoidance agreements (DTAAs) are bilateral agreements between … Read more
Equality before Law and Equal Protection of Laws Introduction The principle of equality before the law is one of the most fundamental principles of a just and democratic society. It holds that all people are equal in the eyes of the law, and that no one should be treated differently because of their race, religion, … Read more