HUMAN RIGHTS IN INDIAN CONSTITUTION

Abstract

Rights are entitlements that are given by the state or government to the people for the development of an individual. These Rights are based on the principles of Justice, Equality, Morality and Law. With the efforts of Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar and the other members of the Drafting Committee, India enforced their own Constitution on 26 Jan 1950. India Constitution is the supreme law of land which establishes the framework for government and legal and Political system. It reflects the diversity, complexity, and democratic aspirations of the Indian Polity. In the modern world, the importance of human rights in the Indian Constitution has grown. The expansion of digital technology has raised serious human rights concerns, particularly those of privacy, surveillance, and data protection. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the significance of guaranteeing access to healthcare, food security, and social protection as key components of the right to life and dignity. This paper examines human rights as embodied in the Indian Constitution, tracing their historical growth, defining major provisions, addressing current challenges, and emphasizing their present significance.