♤ 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.