Skip to main Communities My dashboard Log in Sign up Published February 7, 2026 | Version v1 Journal article Open Safeguarding Human Rights and sustainable Development Goals Authors/Creators Prof. Dr. Sudhir Vaijanathrao Panchgalle 1 Prof. Dr. Ravindra Dadarao Gaikwad 1 Show affiliations 1.
Shri Madhavrao Patil, Mahavidyalaya, Murum, Tq Omerga, Dist Osmanabad Description India’s Constitution articulates a robust framework for protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms, embedded in the democratic ethos and safeguarding human dignity. This paper explores the conceptual underpinnings and practical implementation of fundamental rights enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution. These rights guarantee equality, freedom, cultural and educational protections, and mechanisms for constitutional remedies, forming the backbone of India’s human rights regime. The paper examines how constitutional values nurture human dignity by ensuring just treatment, non-discrimination, and legal recourse against injustice. With evolving jurisprudence and judicial activism, particularly from the Supreme Court, India’s fundamental rights have expanded interpretations to address contemporary challenges such as privacy, environment, and social justice. Employing a mixed-method approach, this study analyzes legislative frameworks, judicial pronouncements, and quantitative data on rights enforcement and violations collected over the last decade. The review of literature spans seminal constitutional analyses, legal commentaries, and empirical human rights studies. Data analysis includes case statistics on fundamental rights petitions, landmark judgments, and socio-legal indicators from National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and NHRC reports. Findings indicate progressive expansion of rights awareness and judicial protection mechanisms, yet reveal significant challenges regarding enforcement, particularly within marginalized communities. The paper concludes by appraising reforms needed for strengthening legal institutions and public awareness towards a rights-based culture, thereby enhancing India's commitment to human dignity consistent with its constitutional values. This research contributes to ongoing discourse on constitutional protections and highlights the dynamic interplay between law and social change in India’s pluralistic society. Files S071009.pdf Files (569.8 kB) Name Size Download all S071009.pdf md5:05a2d45e72f204e06cbe8e7631594ad9 569.8 kB Preview Download 24 Views 9 Downloads Show more details All versions This version Views Total views 24 24 Downloads Total downloads 9 9 Data volume Total data volume 5.1 MB 5.1 MB More info on how stats are collected.... Versions External resources Indexed in OpenAIRE Communities Details DOI DOI Badge DOI 10.5281/zenodo.18516564 Markdown [](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18516564) reStructuredText .. image:: https://zenodo.org/badge/DOI/10.5281/zenodo.18516564.svg :target: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18516564 HTML <a href="https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18516564"><img src="https://zenodo.org/badge/DOI/10.5281/zenodo.18516564.svg" alt="DOI"></a> Image URL https://zenodo.org/badge/DOI/10.5281/zenodo.18516564.svg Target URL https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18516564 Resource type Journal article Publisher Zenodo Published in International Journal of Advance and Applied Research, S7(7), 37-41, ISSN: 2347-7075, 2026. Languages English Rights License Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International The Creative Commons Attribution license allows re-distribution and re-use of a licensed work on the condition that the creator is appropriately credited. Read more Citation Export Technical metadata Created April 18, 2026 Modified April 18, 2026 Jump up About About Policies Infrastructure Principles Projects Roadmap Contact Blog Blog Support Help FAQ Developers REST API OAI-PMH Contribute GitHub Donate Funded by Powered by CERN Data Centre & InvenioRDM Status Privacy policy Cookie policy Terms of Use This site uses cookies. Find out more on how we use cookies Accept all cookies Accept only essential cookies