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The Publications brought out by the National Human Rights Commission are either free or priced. In case it is a priced publication, then a Demand Draft for the amount that covers the cost of the book has to be made in favour of the National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi payable at New Delhi . Some Publications are available in electronic format on this website. To view or download, simply click on the appropriate link provided.

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Handbooks on Bonded Labour

The Bonded Labour System is an evil and wherever it exists, it reminds of the dark ages in the history of human kind. The Indian Society has been developing with the gradual effort to fight with this social menace.

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Retiral benefits As a Human Rights - NHRC Inititatives

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Achievements of NHRC Volume-I (1993-2006)

Thirteen years is not a very long time in the life of an institution. It is, however, a time span enough to introspect and more importantly, chronicle the journey thus far. A journey that has been a myriad of emotions alternating between anguish, anger, frustration, satisfaction and almost always, deeply moving. The Commission has tried its level best to steadfastly remain focused on the fulfillment of its mandate.

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Achievements of NHRC Volume-II (2007-2011)

Eighteen years is not a very long time in the life of an institution. It is, however, a time span enough to introspect and more importantly, chronicle the journey thus far. A journey that has been a myriad of emotions alternating between anguish, anger, frustration, satisfaction and almost always, deeply moving. The Commission has tried its level best to steadfastly remain focused on the fulfillment of its mandate.

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Living Conditions and Human Rights of Inmates: Status in 18 Prisons of the Four States in Southern Region (Volume-I)

The NHRC is mandated to visit jails or other institutions under the control of State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for the purposes of treatment, reformation or protection for the study of living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations thereon to the Government. These have been distributed into different volumes based upon the region in which the prisons are located. The first Volume covers 18 prisons located in the four States in Southern region, while the second Volume covers 20 prisons located in Union Territory of Chandigarh and 8 States.

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Living Conditions and Human Rights of Inmates: Status in 20 Prisons of the Eight States and UT of Chandigarh in Northern Region(Volume-II)

The NHRC is mandated to visit jails or other institutions under the control of State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for the purposes of treatment, reformation or protection for the study of living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations thereon to the Government. These have been distributed into different volumes based upon the region in which the prisons are located. The first Volume covers 18 prisons located in the four States in Southern region, while the second Volume covers 20 prisons located in Union Territory of Chandigarh and 8 States.

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Living Conditions and Human Rights of Inmates: Status in Fourteen Prisons of the Five States in North-Eastern Region(Volume-III)

The NHRC is mandated to visit jails or other institutions under the control of State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for the purposes of treatment, reformation or protection for the study of living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations thereon to the Government. These have been distributed into different volumes based upon the region in which the prisons are located. The first Volume covers 18 prisons located in the four States in Southern region, while the second Volume covers 20 prisons located in Union Territory of Chandigarh and 8 States.

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Open Hearings of the Commission At Puri(Odisha), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Chennai (Tamilnadu) And Jaipur (Rajasthan)

This compilation of reports for the open hearings conducted at Puri(Odisha), Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Chennai (Tamilnadu) and Jaipur (Rajasthan) gives a brief summary of the proceedings which took place during these open hearings and the type of relief provided by the Commission in such cases.

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UNDP-OHCHR Toolkit

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Proceedings of the National Human Rights Commission on the situation in Gujarat

This contains the proceedings of the Commission on the situation in Gujarat following communal riots during the period 1 March, 2002 - 1 July, 2002

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A Report on the Proceedings of the International Round Table on National Institutions

Implementing Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

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Dalit Rigths

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The Human Rights to Adequate Housing and Land

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Booklet on Human Rights Issues
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Rights of Prisoners

Rights of Prisoners

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Rights of Senior Citizens

Rights of Senior Citizens

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Sexual Violence

Sexual Violence

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Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence

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The Right to Education

The Right to Education

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The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act

The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act

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Accessing Remedies in Law

Accessing Remedies in Law

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The Criminal Justice System

The Criminal Justice System

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Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles

Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles

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Rights Of People Suffering From Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv)/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Aids) And The Rights Of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender (LGBT) Persons

Rights of People Suffering From Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Hiv)/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Aids) And The Rights Of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender (LGBT) Persons

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Constitutional and civil Rights to Protect Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes from Atrocities and The Law against Witch Hunting

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Know Your Rights
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Know Your Rights : Bonded Labour - 2011

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Know Your Rights : Bonded Labour

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Know Your Rights : Child Labour - 2011

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Know Your Rights : Child Labour

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Know Your Rights : Elderly People - 2011

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Know Your Rights : Elderly People

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Nai Dishayein
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Manav Adhikar : Nai Dishayein, Vol. 17, Year 2020

This is an annual publication.

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Manav Adhikar : Nai Dishayein, Vol. 15, Year 2018

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Manav Adhikar : Nai Dishayein, Vol. 14, Year 2017

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Manav Adhikar : Nai Dishayein, Vol. 13, Year 2016

This is an annual publication.

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Manav Adhikar : Nai Dishayein, Vol. 12, Year 2015

This is an annual publication.

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Instructions/Guidelines
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Guidelines for Sponsoring Short/Long Term Research Projects

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Guidelines on Preventive arrest

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Guidelines on Preventive arrest

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Guideline for Police Personnel on Various Human Rights Issues

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Guideline for Police Personnel on Various Human Rights Issues

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