The introductory course is a two day residential programme on human rights is open to all.
It is conducted periodically, according to demand.
The objective of this course is to give a comprehensive overview of the legal architecture and state mechanisms for the administration of justice.
Course content: Starting from the basics, the course covers specific laws and custodial institutions. It provides a few tools for active citizens for engagement.
India – Human Rights and Democracy; – Need for a Democratic Resurgence – A Note by Ossie Fernandes |
What is Human rights |
Brief history of Human Rights |
International Human Rights Laws |
Indian constitution |
Indian constitution Article – 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty) & 21 A (Right to Education) |
Interpretation of Article 21 by various courts |
Article 22 (Protection against arrest and detention in certain cases) |
Article 36-51 (Directive Principles of State Policy) |
Criminal Jurisprudence |
Indian Penal Code (certain important aspects) |
Crime & Criminal Procedure Code (certain important aspects) |
Rights in Prison |
Model draft for Prison Reforms |
Supreme Court’s direction regarding encounter deaths |
Procedures to be followed in custodial deaths |
Campaign against death penalty – S.V. Rajadurai |
SC/STs (PoA) Amendment Act 2015 |
Importance of fact finding and tactics to protect Human Rights |
Using Public Interest Litigation |