Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission

Issues & Violations

Human Rights Issues and Violations

Human Rights Issues	Violations
Administration of Justice	Abuse of power Arbitrary detention Cruel, Inhuman degrading treatment Custodial care Disappearance Torture
AIDS	Denial of medical treatment Discrimination Degrading treatment Excommunication and neglect Exclusion Violation of right to privacy
Children	Bonded labour Cruelty Discrimination on the basis of sex, caste, religion, race, nationality Denial of education Denial of proper health care/ mental health Early marriage Exploitation Hunger and malnutrition Immoral trafficking Juvenile delinquency Kidnapping for begging Prostitution Sex abuse Street children
Citizens	Human security-illegal trafficking of drugs and persons Poverty Social justice Social order Social rights/civil rights Terrorism-unlawful eviction Violation of freedom of association Violation of right to development Violation of right to information Violation of freedom of expression Violation of right of globalisation Violation of right to vote Violence
Disabled People	Denial of legitimate benefits Discrimination Denial of proper care Exclusion Inadequate facilities Unemployment
Environment	All types of pollution viz., air, water, noise Biodiversity Hazardous substances Nuisance
Governance	Abuse of power Corruption Inaction Negligence
Health	Denial to give medical treatment Exploitation of the mentally retarded persons Lack of facilities in hospitals Malnutrition Medical negligence Public health hazards Unethical medical practice
Indigenous People	Discrimination Displacement Poverty Unemployment Violation of right to self- determination Violation of right to development Violation of right to practice culture
Labour	Bonded labour Exploitation Forced labour Less than minimum wages Degrading and inhuman working-conditions Lack of social security Mental harassment at workplace Sexual harassment at workplace Slavery
Migrants	Bonded labour Discrimination Exploitation Forced labour Violation of right to dignity
Minorities	Discrimination Genocide Violence
Prisoners/ Under trials/ Inmates	Atrocities Cruelty Death in custody Degrading and inhuman treatment Denial of proper health care Denial of religious and cultural rights Deprivation of legal aid Disappearances Discrimination Harassment Rape in custody Torture Unnecessary handcuffing Violation of D. K. Basu guidelines
Refugees	Discrimination Violation of right to asylum/ shelter Violation of right to dignity
Senior Citizens	Violation of right to maintenance Insecurity
Weaker Section	Atrocity Discrimination Exploitation Poverty Unemployment
Women	Abduction Dowry death or attempt Dowry demand Exploitation Eve-teasing Gang rape/rape Indignity Immoral trafficking Mental harassment at workplace Prostitution Sexual harassment
Youth	Denial of human rights education Discrimination on the basis of race, sex, caste, religion and nationality Unemployment Violation of right to development