This book is a critical examination of the intersection between disability rights and the law in India. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the legal frameworks governing the rights of the differently abled in general and of the mentally challenged individuals in particular, tracing historical developments and contemporary challenges. Drawing from international conventions, Indian statutes, and case laws, the author highlights the impact of systemic barriers on equality, justice, and inclusion. Through a rigorous rights-based approach, he critiques existing policies and advocates for progressive legal reforms. Beyond legal analysis, the book underscores the socio-economic struggles of mentally challenged individuals, emphasizing the need for holistic rehabilitation, education, and empowerment. This book can be treated as essential reading for scholars, policymakers, human rights practitioners and any other individual of genuine sensitivity and interest. It is undoubtedly a vital contribution to disability law and social justice discourse, calling for an inclusive and equitable society.
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Newcastle upon Tyne
Großbritannien
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Produkt-Hinweis
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Höhe: 212 mm
Breite: 148 mm
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978-1-0364-5484-5 (9781036454845)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Dr Gireesh Kumar J is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Law at the Central University of Kerala, India. He also serves as Dean, Faculty of Law, and Chairman of the P.G. Board of Studies in Law at the University of Calicut, India. With degrees in Economics and Law, and a postgraduate specialization in Constitutional and Administrative Law, he focuses on the human rights of disadvantaged groups, particularly persons with disabilities. His PhD from the University of Kerala examined the legal protection of mentally challenged individuals. Formerly an Assistant Professor at the University of Delhi, India for nearly a decade, he has 25 peer-reviewed or Scopus-indexed publications and has contributed to over 100 national and international conferences. Committed to legal education as a tool for social change, he leads outreach initiatives, engaging students in legal aid and awareness programs for marginalized communities, including tribal populations in Kerala.
