People's Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India
(1997) 1 SCC 301 · Supreme Court of India
Institutional safeguards and written procedure are essential when the State invades liberty.
Unit II · Human Rights Law
Inquiries, State Commissions and relationship with courts
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 | 17–18 | Inquiry into complaints and steps after inquiry |
| Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 | 21 | State Human Rights Commissions |
| Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 | 36 | Matters not subject to jurisdiction of the Commission |
| Constitution of India | 32 / 226 | Writ jurisdiction |
Landmark cases
International Commission of Jurists (standards on the rule of law)
ICJ principles · International Commission of Jurists
National human-rights institutions should be independent, accessible and able to investigate official wrongdoing.