This book provides a historical perspective of the conceptual evolution of human rights and the institutional underpinning for the protection of the rights of citizens in contemporary Indian politics. Within this larger framework, The study focuses on the role of the National human rights Commission of India since its origin. The book critically examines the following topics: human rights in theoretical perspective establishment, structure and status of the National human rights Commission.

Dr Arun Ray, graduated from Bhadrak College, Orissa, received his M.A. Degree from the Utkal University and both M.Phil. and Ph.D. (Political Science) Degree from the Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi. He was previously Research fellow at the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi. He was a recipient of the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) Scholarship for his doctoral work. Presently, he teaches women’s studies at Utkal University, Orissa.

• Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P) Ltd
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• Publication Date: May 22, 2004
• Pages: 506
• ISBN13: 9788185495767
• Item Weight: 500 grams
• Original Price: 850.0 INR
• Edition: N/A
• Binding: Hardcover