TY - BOOK AU - Halder,Debarati AU - Brahmbhatt,Shrut S. TI - Advancement of human rights in India: contemporary and emerging challenges SN - 9789353887858 U1 - 323.0954 PY - 2021/// CY - New Delhi PB - Sage KW - India--Human rights--Political questions and judicial power N2 - "Human rights, despite being prone to serious obstacles, have garnered immense attention in the recent years. This book is an authoritative study of the recent trends and challenges of human rights in India, focusing on the advancement of judicial activism and gross violations of these rights by the government and private stake holders. Covering a wide range of topics, this book features critical discussions on the legal rights of women, children, forest tribes, disabled individuals, prisoners and other socially disadvantaged groups whose welfare is heavily neglected, and thus, needs urgent attention. This book also addresses contemporary debates on consular access, privacy, paternity leave and food security, among others. this book acknowledges progress in the fight for human rights and also presents possible solutions to the many difficulties that lie ahead"-- ER -