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VOL. 11, ISSUE 9 (2025)
A study of the origin and new dimensions of human rights
Authors
Krishnokoli Basu
Abstract
The idea of human rights has its origin in the olden ideas of innate
dignity possessed by human beings. The concept developed through numerous
international instruments including the Magna Carta. A concrete document on
human rights was formulated following World War II when the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations in 1948.
The notion of human rights is ingrained in the principles of individual rights
and societal responsibilities. These concepts were present in the ancient
cultures of Greece, China, Rome and even India. New dimensions of human
rights encompass emerging aspects and categories, such as digital rights and
the entitlement of every individual to a healthy environment. The current paper
includes detailed study and understanding of the origin and growth of the idea
of human rights across the entire globe. The author has made an effort to
explain the various aspects of the subject and to that end, after introducing
the subject and its concept, the author has explained the international legal
doctrines and instruments on human rights. The generations of human rights have
been included in this text as well. The development of human rights in India
has then been thoroughly examined. The paper focuses on the growth and
evolution of human rights in the world and also particularly in India.
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Pages:5-9
How to cite this article:
Krishnokoli Basu "A study of the origin and new dimensions of human rights". International Journal of Law, Vol 11, Issue 9, 2025, Pages 5-9
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