Under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the term 'Human Rights' has been defined as

Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2020 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRC))

1. basic rights to food, shelter and clothing.
2. inalienable rights of a human being.
3. the rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the Constitution of India.
4. the rights ensuring liberty, equality, fraternity and state sovereignty.

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