Human Rights–Meaning, origin and Development , Notion and classification of Rights – Natural,Moral and Legal Rights,Civil and Political Rights, Economic, Social and Cultural Rights; collective /Solidarity Rights.

Evolution of the concept of Human Rights Magna carta – Geneva convention of 1864,Universal Declaration of Human rights 1948 , Theories of Human Rights.

Theories and perspectives of UN Laws – UN Agencies to monitor and compliance.

Human Rights in India – Constitutional Provisions / Guarantees.

Human Rights of Disadvantaged People – Women, Children, Displaced persons and Disabled persons including Aged and HIV Infected People. Implementation of Human Rights – National and State Human Rights Commission – Judiciary – Role of NGO’s, Media, Educational Institutions, Social Movements.