Corporate Governance and Human Rights: Balancing Profit with Responsibility

Author(s)	Dr. Nilesh Verma
Country	India
Abstract	Corporate governance in India has traditionally focused on maximizing shareholder value and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. However, in the contemporary globalized economy, the scope of corporate governance has expanded to encompass the protection and promotion of human rights. Issues such as labour rights, workplace safety, gender equality, environmental sustainability, and the right to privacy have increasingly become central to evaluating the ethical responsibilities of corporations. This paper explores the intersection of corporate governance and human rights in India, tracing the shift from profit-driven to responsibility-oriented models. It reviews the Companies Act, 2013 (CSR provisions), evolving jurisprudence on environmental and labour rights, and the impact of international frameworks like the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights on Indian practices.
Keywords	Corporate Governance, Human Rights, Land Rights, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), SEBI Regulations, Environmental Sustainability, Business Ethics.
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On	2026-04-08

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