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Anti-Discrimination Laws In India: A Need For Reform




Hariharan Y, LL.M., Christ (Deemed To Be University), Bangalore

Introduction

Discrimination is defined as the prejudicial treatment of people on various grounds such as race, sex, age, disability among others. It is derived from the Latin word discriminat which means ‘distinguished between’. Hence, it is the unfair or unequal treatment of certain people based on a certain parameter. Discriminatory practices exist in several countries and institutions throughout the world. Governments through affirmative action and anti discriminatory laws are trying and will try to eliminate discrimination to the maximum possible extent. However, mere existence of laws is not enough. As evidence points out, laws are often not executed properly which renders the purpose of the act redundant. India and United States are popular for their anti discriminatory laws simply because of the diversity in both the countries. This article will aim to analyse the various anti discriminatory laws that are prevalent in both these countries and if there is a need for a new one.

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Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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