This revised second edition presents a comprehensive constitutional study of human rights in India, analysing the framework of fundamental rights, directive principles, and judicial expansion of constitutional protections. The book examines how courts have interpreted rights relating to life, liberty, equality, dignity, and social justice, while also situating Indian jurisprudence within broader international human rights discourse. It reflects contemporary developments in constitutional adjudication and rights-based governance.
Key Features
- Detailed analysis of fundamental rights under the Constitution of India
- Examination of judicial activism and expansion of Article 21
- Discussion on remedies and enforcement through writ jurisdiction
- Interface between international human rights norms and domestic law
- Updated treatment reflecting recent constitutional developments
- Scholarly yet accessible presentation for academic and practical use
This book is particularly useful for constitutional law practitioners, judicial officers, law students studying human rights and constitutional law, academicians researching rights-based jurisprudence, public policy scholars, and candidates preparing for judicial services and competitive examinations requiring in-depth understanding of constitutional protections.