CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS

AUTHORS – PRASANNA S^* & LAVANYA P^**

* PRASANNA S, CHAIRMAN OF INSTITUTE OF LEGAL EDUCATION AND I.L.E. EDUCATIONAL TRUST. EMAIL – PRASANNA@ILEDU.IN.

** LAVANYA P, CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR OF INSTITUTE OF LEGAL EDUCATION. EMAIL – LAVANYA@ILEDU.IN.

BEST CITATION – PRASANNA S & LAVANYA P, CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, ILE HUMAN RIGHTS LAW REVIEW, 2 (1) OF 2023, PG. 34-42, APIS – 3920-0010 | ISBN – 978-81-960677-2-4.

Abstract

The paper examines the complex landscape of corporate accountability concerning human rights violations. With the increasing global presence of multinational corporations, there is a growing need to assess the legal frameworks and mechanisms that hold these entities accountable for their actions. The study explores key cases, international initiatives, and challenges in enforcing corporate responsibility, aiming to contribute to the ongoing discourse on the intersection of business practices and human rights.

Keywords: Corporate Accountability, Human Rights Violations, Multinational Corporations, Legal Frameworks, Corporate Social Responsibility, International Initiatives.