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Hemant Goswami
Human Rights?Human Rights?Human Rights?Human Rights?
My understanding of Human Rights
1. To�enjoy�everything�what�the�nature�has�given�
you�…….�unhindered
2. Enjoying�it�within�reasonable�parameters�of�
‘Civility’ ………… i.e. ……..�In�accordance�with�the�
mutually�agreed�upon�safeguards�for�uniform�
enjoyment�of�natural�rights
““““All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”
What Role Does the State What Role Does the State What Role Does the State What Role Does the State have in this?have in this?have in this?have in this?
Just�to�ensure�that�everyone’s�rights�are�protected�and�
everyone�is�………………
2. Enjoying�it�within�reasonable�parameters�of�‘Civility’ …………
i.e.�……..�In�accordance�with�the�mutually�agreed�upon�
safeguards�for�uniform�enjoyment�of�natural�rights�…
[Constitution�and�Laws]
State has no business to walk even a small step
further than this ….
In IndiaIn IndiaIn IndiaIn India
Chapter III of the Indian Constitution can said to be
India’s declaration of Human Rights
Despite�this,�there�have�been�numerous�dilutions�….
We�have�also�carried�over�the�burden�of�our�legacy�of�
oppression�…….�Carried�it�forward�from�the�unfair�rulers�
and�occupiers�with�little�application�of�mind.
Article 19(1)(a)Article 19(1)(a)Article 19(1)(a)Article 19(1)(a) can be said to be the First Right
Article 19(1)(a)Article 19(1)(a)Article 19(1)(a)Article 19(1)(a)
19.�Protection�of�certain�rights�regarding�freedom�of�speech,�etc.�- (1)�
All�citizens�shall�have�the�right- (a)�To�freedom�of�speech�and�
expression;
There can be no freedom, if there is no “Freedom of Speech.” In all oppressions, freedom of expression is the first causality ….
In�INDIA�we�have�never�seen�true�‘Freedom�of�Speech�and�
Expression.’ If�this�right�is�not�ensured�(and�safeguarded)�then�we�
are�bound�to�loose�our�freedom�and�democracy
RTI and 19(1)(a)RTI and 19(1)(a)RTI and 19(1)(a)RTI and 19(1)(a)
If free flow of information is missing, then how can
there be freedom of speech and expression?
� Open�and�free�dialogue�is�possible�only�when�sufficient�
information�is�available for�further�deliberations�and�
discussion
� Dialogue,�discussions�and�expression�must�be�free�from�
any�retaliation or�oppressive/suppressive�action��
Right to InformationRight to InformationRight to InformationRight to Information
RTI is part of this basic Human Right …….. It’s the most basic of the rights
�Makes�it�mandatory�on�the�custodian/trustees�for�safeguarding�‘Civility’ to�share�all�information,�inputs�and�output�which�was�processed�during�the�‘Service�to�the�Public/Humanity’
� Intents�to�open�up�dialogue�for�necessary�corrective�action�and�ensure�development�in�the�right�and�desired�direction
�Protect�equal�distribution�of�good�among�all�………..�All�other�rights�dependent�on�this�right
How we have been doing till How we have been doing till How we have been doing till How we have been doing till now in India?now in India?now in India?now in India?
ExtremelyExtremelyExtremelyExtremely
BADBADBADBAD
The Present ScenarioThe Present ScenarioThe Present ScenarioThe Present Scenario
� There�is�freedom�of�speech�even�inside�the�Parliament�… what�to�say�of�common�man.�Constant�fear�of�retaliation;�both�direct�and�indirect
� Various�Cities�(Including�Chandigarh)�see�frequent�violation�of�Chapter�III�….�For�example�part�of�Chandigarh�is�continuously�under�Section�144�Cr.P.C.�Which�means;�your�constitutional�rights�have�been�hijacked
� Information�is�not�shared�…….�Even�at�the�highest�level.�Transparency�is�not�maintained.�Free�speech�is�not�accepted
� State�machinery,�including�police,�is�non�responsive�even�to�individual�cry�of�grievance�…… even�registration�of�an�FIR�is�not�possible�without�paying�bribes.
� Political�environment�is�also�not�conducive�to�free�speech�and�free�flow�of�information
Use of RTI for corrective Use of RTI for corrective Use of RTI for corrective Use of RTI for corrective actionactionactionaction
What RTI is being used for since 2005
• Exposing�wrongs�done�to�oneself
• Public�resources
• Exposing�public�corruption
• Speeding�up�the�process�without�the�
SPEED…money
• Corrective�policy�intervention�by�citizen�groups
What RTI has actually doneWhat RTI has actually doneWhat RTI has actually doneWhat RTI has actually done
Brought greater
degree of ‘freedom of
speech and
expression’…….. paved way for comprehensive human rights
This single act has helped human rights more than anything else
What you can do?What you can do?What you can do?What you can do?
Can you take complete responsibility of 50 yards radius around you?
My Philosophy of Citizens’ Action
Thank YouThank YouThank YouThank You
Questions & Comments
Hemant Goswami