The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (10 of 1994) Bare Act 2027

The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (10 of 1994) published by Whitesmann Publishing (Edition 2027, Book Code: P-34) is an exhaustive legal manual fully updated as amended by The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019 (19 of 2019) (w.e.f. August 2, 2019).

It incorporates crucial subsidiary legislation, rules, regulations, and international declarations including:

• The National Human Rights Commission (Annual Statement of Accounts) Rules, 1996

• The National Human Rights Commission (Procedure) Regulations, 1994

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• State Amendments

Key Highlights & Features:

• Landmark Judgments Covered: Includes key rulings such as K. Saravanan Karuppasamy & Anr. Vs. State of Tamil Nadu & Ors. (filling prolonged vacancy of the State Human Rights Commission chairperson), N.C. Dhoundial Vs. Union of India & Ors. (act of illegal detention does not constitute a “continuing wrong” once legal remand is obtained), Mrs. Paramjit Kaur Vs. State of Punjab and Ors. (severe human rights violations and abduction of human rights activist), and National Human Rights Commission Vs. State of Arunachal Pradesh & Anr. (Article 21 rights of Chakma/Hajong tribals facing persecution and forced eviction).

• Supreme Court Guidelines: Features authoritative guidelines on preventive measures in all cases of arrest or detention (Shri Dilip K. Basu Vs. State of West Bengal & Ors.) and guidelines to prevent sexual harassment of working women in all workplaces (Vishaka & Ors. Vs. State of Rajasthan & Ors.).

• Editorial Aids: Features an introduction, short notes/comments, landmark judgments, Supreme Court guidelines, and a subject index.