India, Oct. 29 -- Human Rights are not privileges granted by the State; they are inherent rights belonging to every human being. The ancient ideal, "Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah" - may all be happy - beautifully reflects the spirit of human dignity, equality, liberty and brotherhood. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted on 10 December 1948, established a universal vision of freedom, justice and peace.

In India, Section 2(d) ligation to protect employees' life and liberty where prolonged non-payment of salaries in government undertakings had caused extreme hardship, including starvation deaths and suicides. The judgment reminds us that governance entails accountability. of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, defines human r...