Author: Shaesta Irshad, Student at Bennett University, Times of India, Greater Noida
ABSTRACT
The connection between natural law theory and human rights is the topic of discussion in this article. The natural law theory suggests that there are some rules and principles that are innate to nature, open to human reason, and are applicable to all human beings. These laws and principles are said to be universally relevant to all people. On the opposing hand, human rights are a set of ethical and legal concepts that are aimed to safeguard the dignity and value of humans. Ideas such as human dignity and natural justice, which may be found reflected in a variety of human rights instruments, were influenced by natural law theory, which had a role in the formation of human rights. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a substantial affirmation of this connection because it recognises the intrinsic worth and inalienable freedoms of all members of the human family as the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace. This recognition is significant because the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is an important representation of this relationship. The natural law theory is still a significant philosophical notion that contributes to our knowledge of human rights and serves as a basis for the continuous fight for human dignity and justice, despite the fact that its applicability has been the subject of much philosophical discussion.
