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Aakar Books India And The Rights Of Indigenous Peoples by C R Bijoy, Shankar Gopalakrishnan, Shomona Khanna
This report examines the Indian policy and legal framework on indigenous peoples' rights through the lens of the values and spirit of international law on the subject. Part I of the report describes the social and political situation of indigenous communities in India, while Part II examines the policy and legal framework on specific areas of indigenous peoples' rights. The report is primarily focused on the extent to which the Indian political and legal situation conforms to the principles of equity, self-governance and justice that underlie the international instruments.
Table Of Contents
Acknowledgements
Abbreviations Glossary
Executive Summary
I: Introduction to India’s Indigenous People’s and its legal system
1. Indigenous People in India
2. Brief History
3. Status of Scheduled Tribes
4. Legal and Policy Frameworks
II: Legal Protection of Indigenous Peoples in India
1. Recognition and Identification
2. Non-Discrimination
3. Self- management
4. Access to Justice
5. Culture and Language Right
6. Education
7. Land, Natural Resources and Environment
8. Socio-Economic Right
9. Gender Equality
10. Indigenous Children
11. Indigenous Peoples in Border Areas
III: Conclusion and Recommendations
CASE STUDIES
I: The Indian Constitution, Law and the Nagas: A Case Study of Nagaland
1. Background
2. Legal Status
3. Conclusion
III: The Indian Constitution, Law and the Adivasis: A Case Study of Jharkhand
1. Historical
2. Legal Status
3. Conclusion
4. Annexure