India's 4th Periodic Review by the Human Rights Committee under ICCPR
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 4th periodic review by the Human Rights Committee under ICCPR |
| Location | Geneva |
| Dates | July 15-16, 2024 |
| Indian Delegation | Co-led by Attorney General Shri R. Venkataramani and Solicitor General Shri Tushar Mehta, including Secretary (West) Shri Pavan Kapoor and senior officials from multiple ministries. |
| Discussed Topics | Anti-corruption measures, non-discrimination, women's and minorities' status, counter-terrorism and national security, judicial framework, privacy and data protection laws, new criminal laws. |
| India's Achievements | Highlighted efforts in protecting vulnerable groups and contributions to the global human rights framework. |
| Committee's Role | Monitors ICCPR implementation through periodic reviews, making observations and recommendations. |
| India's ICCPR Membership | State party since 1979, previously reviewed in 1997. |
| ICCPR Adoption | Adopted by UN General Assembly in 1966, effective from 1976. |
| Committee's Composition | 18 independent experts. |
| Key Appreciation | Committee acknowledged India's pluralism, non-violence, diversity, and its status as a vibrant parliamentary democracy. |