THE ROLE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA IN ENFORCING HUMAN RIGHTS

Abstract

The Supreme Court of India is perhaps one of the most active courts when it comes into the matter of protection of Human Rights. It has great reputation of independence and credibility. The Judiciary with no doubt has played a vital role in protection of Human rights over the decades. Some of the most unpleasant violation of human rights like Sati, Child Marriage, Honor Killings, Slavery, Child labour etc., have been abolished wholly owing to widespread awareness and strict implementation measures taken by the Judiciary