Book Review: Human Rights in India by Satvinder Juss

Abstract

The book - Human Rights in India, edited by Satvinder Juss is a timely collection that critically examines the contradictions that are inherently present in the country’s human rights framework. The book sets out to examine the gap between the constitutional and legal commitments to human rights in India and the actual delivery of those rights in practice. Through twelve interdisciplinary chapters, it investigates diverse contexts, including freedom of speech, national security, gender violence and global governance. The book offers a multifaceted critique of India’s legal, political, and social structures by revealing how human rights are both constitutionally guaranteed and institutionally denied. The book is targeted towards a varied audience including Researchers, Legal practitioners, Activists, Civil society Organisations and most importantly, students in the field of law and public policy.