The Intersection of Public Health and Human Rights Law in India

Abstract

A primary fundamental right guaranteed by the Indian constitution is health. Not every member of a community, including different groups (such as ecologists, health administrators, social scientists, and biological experts), maintains their health in the same way. In today's dynamic society, novel ideas emerge from fresh ways of thinking. Over an extended duration, health has evolved from an individual's concern to a global social objective that encompasses all aspects of life quality. The right to health has evolved from legislation as a source of law to a widely acknowledged human right. The ultimate goal is to establish a thorough legal foundation for the right to health. However, India lacks particular legislation pertaining to the right to health, in contrast to international and national provisions. This paper provides a brief discussion of how human rights law and public health overlap in India.