Title: Legal alchemy in defence of the displaced: a canvas of India's legal and juridical response to refugee rights

Authors: Nuvita Kalra; Karun Sanjaya; Jimmy Jose

Addresses: Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India ' Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India ' Symbiosis Law School, Nagpur, Symbiosis International (Deemed University), Pune, India

Abstract: This study offers a comprehensive examination of the protection of human rights for refugees in India, focusing specifically on the legal framework and judicial responses. It sheds light on the multifaceted challenges faced by refugees within the Indian context and evaluates the effectiveness of legal safeguards in ensuring their rights. The analysis navigates through India's intricate legal architecture and jurisprudential landscape, highlighting the complexities and opportunities that define the refugee rights paradigm. The study addresses the evolving legal provisions, court decisions, and their impact on refugee well-being. The research aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the protection of human rights for refugees in India, with the goal of fostering enhanced legal and judicial support for this vulnerable population.

Keywords: refugees; human rights; India; legal framework; judicial response.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPP.2024.144086

International Journal of Public Policy, 2024 Vol.17 No.5/6, pp.402 - 420

Received: 08 Nov 2023
Accepted: 03 Apr 2024
Published online: 27 Jan 2025 *

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