Business and Human Rights : A Comparative Study by Purvi Pokhariyal and Ripal Gupta – 1st Edition 2025

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With globalization reshaping business sectors worldwide, the impact on individuals and societies is profound. However, this transformation is intertwined with challenges in human rights standards, governance, and the balanced development of economies and society. ‘Business and Human Rights: A Comparative Study’ offers an in-depth expl oration of the business sector’s role in respecting human rights while maintaining inclusive growth. The book critically examines corporate practices in line with maintaining human rights standards in their activities, societal expectations from the business sector, and responsibilities of businesses by conducting comparative analyses of the impact of various countries’ legal frameworks on their business and human rights. This study is indispensable for legal scholars: policymakers; business leaders: corporate law enforcement agencies: economists; business administration agencies including the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Ministry of Labour and Employment. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of Law and Justice; and the National Human Rights Commission. A vital resource for fostering corporate accountability and sustainable development, this book bridges the gap between profit, governance, and the protection of human rights