RESEARCH PAPER ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) & HUMAN RIGHTS

AUTHOR – PRATHAMESH CHIPKAR, LLM STUDEN AT SHREE L.R.TIWARI COLLEGE OF LAW

BEST CITATION – PRATHAMESH CHIPKAR, RESEARCH PAPER ON CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) & HUMAN RIGHTS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 5 (8) OF 2025, PG. 706-715, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract:

Significant improvements to corporate governance have been brought about in India by “Companies Act of 2013”, making “Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)” essential for certain types of companies. These described qualifying requirements, expenditure commitments, and reporting procedures under the legislative framework of “CSR under Section 135 of Act”.

Additionally, it evaluates how “CSR activities listed in Schedule VII” relate to more general objectives of defending and advancing human rights, including gender equality, healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability. Efficacy of CSR with human rights is critically assessed, and trends in corporate compliance are examined.

Case studies and analysis of CSR reports performs a major role for businesses as key stakeholders in achieving social justice and development in human rights. The results indicate that while legal requirements have promoted businesses’ contributions to social causes, including human rights in fundamental business strategies, it remains work in progress.