Ritabrata Roy Bücher

Die Untersuchung der "Minderheitenrechte" in Indien fokussiert sich auf die Reservierungsbestimmungen der Verfassung von 1949 und deren historische Wurzeln. Die Entwicklung der Minderheitenfrage wird detailliert durch verschiedene Epochen nachgezeichnet, wobei insbesondere religiöse Praktiken und Bildungsrechte ethnischer sowie sprachlicher Minderheiten behandelt werden. Zudem wird die gerichtliche Perspektive durch bedeutende Urteile des Obersten Gerichtshofs kritisch analysiert. Abschließend bietet das Buch einen Vergleich mit der Minderheitenlage in Ländern wie Pakistan und den USA, was eine fundierte Grundlage für zukünftige Forschungen schafft.

Focusing on minority rights in India, the book delves into the constitutional reservation provisions established in 1949, tracing their origins back to the pre-independence era. It examines the development of minority issues, particularly regarding religious practices and education rights for ethnic and linguistic groups. Additionally, it analyzes landmark Supreme Court judgments and offers comparative insights into minority rights in countries like Pakistan, China, the US, and the UK, providing a comprehensive socio-legal perspective for further research.

Focusing on the complex issue of honor killings in Indian and Jordanian societies, the book challenges the simplistic attribution of these crimes solely to Islam, emphasizing the need for a broader socio-cultural and legal analysis. It highlights the intersection of various identities that contribute to these acts and critiques the narrow interpretations that demonize religions. Additionally, the book conducts a comparative study of legal frameworks in India and Jordan regarding honor crimes, while also calling attention to the overlooked male victims of such violence.

Este livro analisa as reservas de 'Direitos das Minorias' na Índia, desde suas origens na Constituição de 1949 até questões contemporâneas sobre práticas religiosas e educação. Explora também a evolução das perspectivas judiciais, comparando a situação da minoria na Índia com outros países, oferecendo uma base para futuras pesquisas.