Q. Consider the following statements:
1.India is a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention.
2.India lacks specific domestic laws addressing the needs of refugees.
3.Refugees have the inherent right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. India is not a party to the 1951 Refugee Convention or its 1967 Protocol.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. India does not have specific legislation to address the problem of refugees, despite their increasing inflow. This absence of legal frameworks poses significant challenges for the protection and inclusion of refugees, especially those with disabilities. The Supreme Court of India has consistently held that the fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution applies to all persons, including refugees.
Source: The Hindu
