ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 03

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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components of Human Rights can be grouped into right to live, right to be independent, right to practice own faith, right of freedom of expression, freedom to organize, ownership of property, social and economic rights. Almost all countries have these rights grouped as above. Today the yardstick to measure the development of a country has shifted from economic prosperity to how much it respects and enforces Human Rights of its citizens.
Indian Constitution and Human Rights: The era of democratic from of governance saw India gaining independence on August 15, 1947 and have it own constitution on January 26, 1950. By this time the subject of Human Rights was not just a matter of discussion but had become an international movement. Accordingly the same provisions were also made fundamental rights for all Indian citizens and a part of Indian constitution also. Also it was provided that aggrieved person on these matters can approach the courts of law for proper redress of his grievances. The difference between fundamental rights and Human Rights is that Indian constitution provides protection and implementation only of Human Rights. It may not be out of place to say that Indian Constitution given the present form of Human Rights to protect and implement the fundamental rights themselves, besides fundamental rights, the Indian constitution also under Directive Principles asks the central and State governments to provide facilities to all citizens, regardless of caste, creed, religion or gender opportunities to live with dignity and earn livelihood. To project Human Rights, The Human Rights Act 1993 was farmed. Under this Act, Human Rights commission was established along with State wise establishment of similar commissions. Under this Act, statue number 21(1), Rajasthan Human Rights Commission was established on 18th January, 1999 with its chairman and member being appointed in March 2000. This commission was re-constituted on 6th July, 2005. In other fourteen state of India, similar commissions are now operational. Besides this Minorities Commission, Scheduled caste State women Commission is also operational and Tribes Commission, Backward classes development commission and National women commission were established primarily to implement provisions of Human Rights Act. In Rajasthan State Women Commission is also operational.
Human Rights and Jain religion: Jain religion is an ancient religion that talks of the happiness, and development of all living beings. It also propagates the Supreme efforts by the soul to achieve the supreme state
Saimasyikapatha, Amitagati, 1
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