The UN GUIDING PRINCIPLES ON BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS 2011 (Ruggie Principles) propose a:
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A.
1. The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP) were endorsed by the Human Rights Council (Resolution 17/4 of 6 July 2011).
2. Developed by Prof. John Ruggie (Harvard, Special Representative of UN SG on Business and Human Rights, 2005-2011).
3. THREE-PILLAR FRAMEWORK:
4. (i) STATE DUTY TO PROTECT against human rights abuses by third parties including business enterprises through appropriate policies, regulation, and adjudication;
5. (ii) CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY TO RESPECT human rights — avoid causing or contributing to adverse impacts; conduct HUMAN RIGHTS DUE DILIGENCE; address impacts through appropriate action;
6. (iii) ACCESS TO REMEDY for victims — including effective judicial and non-judicial mechanisms.
7. India has issued the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights (consultations ongoing).
8. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: International HR Treaties + Indian Constitutional Jurisprudence — UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights 2011 (UNGP, John Ruggie)_
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