About the Book: Contemporary Perspectives on Human Rights Law in India
Human rights are derived from the dignity and worth inherent in the human
person. Human rights and fundamental freedoms have been reiterated in the
Universal declaration of Human Rights, 1948. Democracy, development and respect
for human rights and fundamental freedoms are inter-dependent and have mutual
reinforcement. The human rights for women, including girl child are, therefore,
inalienable, integral and an indivisible part of universal human rights. The
full development of personality and fundamental freedoms and equal participation
by women in political, social, economic and cultural life are concomitants for
national development, social and family stability and growth-cultural,