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G. Civil Democratic Movement

It originated in the late 1960's. The 1960’s were a period of political uncertainty as the conflict with the ruling class got sharpened and there were signs of mass revolt.

The increasing arbitrariness of state behavior was the main provocation for the democratic rights movement.

The main propeller of growth of Civil liberties movement was declaration of Emergency

which suspended the fundamental freedoms guaranteed in the Part III of the constitution.

Two major Delhi based organizations, namely the People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) & People's Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) started working for people's democratic rights.

Till today these organizations are working in the interest of the vulnerable and deprived sections of the society and taking their cause on their behalf in the judiciary.