New Delhi, Oct. 12 -- Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Monday said a right that works for the powerful but fails the powerless is effectively a privilege, stressing that human rights protection must reach those who struggle to make their voices heard.

He also cautioned that access to drinking water cannot be considered adequate merely because a household has a tap connection, emphasising that the supply must be safe, reliable and available when needed.

Addressing the 33rd Foundation Day celebrations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the CJI said the protection of human rights must extend to the most vulnerable sections of society, while underscoring the importance of access to clean water as an essential component of t...