POLICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS BY RAKESH MOHAN (HARDCOVER) OLD BOOK

Book Description

Police and Human Rights by Rakesh Mohan examines the relationship between law enforcement and the protection of human rights within the framework of democratic governance and the rule of law. The book focuses on the responsibilities of police personnel in maintaining law and order while respecting the fundamental rights, dignity, and freedoms of individuals.

The subject addresses important issues such as human rights protection during arrest and detention, prevention of custodial violence, treatment of accused persons, rights of vulnerable groups, police accountability, and the lawful use of police powers. It highlights the importance of professional ethics, transparency, impartiality, and sensitivity in policing, along with the role of legal safeguards and institutional mechanisms in preventing human rights violations.

This book is relevant to students of law, police administration, criminology, and public administration, as well as police personnel, civil service aspirants, researchers, and readers interested in human rights and criminal justice. It provides a subject-oriented introduction to the importance of human rights principles in policing and the development of accountable, rights-based law enforcement practices.