Landmark case · Human Rights Law · Semester 6
Nilabati Behera v. State of Orissa
(1993) 2 SCC 746 · Supreme Court of India
Sovereign immunity does not bar compensation for constitutional torts.
From topic
Gender justice as a human right — Unit IV, Human Rights Law.
Related sections:
- Constitution of India, 14 / 15 / 21 — Equality, non-discrimination and dignity
- CEDAW, 2 / 11 — State duty to eliminate discrimination against women
- Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, 12(j) — Study of treaties and international instruments on human rights