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Contents
Abstract
Declaration
Acknowledgement
Contents
Preface
Table of Cases
Maps & Photographs

Chapter - I Introduction
1-12

1.1 Introduction. 1-6

1.2 Statement of problem. 6-6
1.3 Hypothesis of the study. 6-7
1.4 Objectives of the study. 7-7
1.5 Research methodology. 7- 8
1.6 Literature Review. 8 -9
1.7 Significance of the Study. 10 - 10
1.8 Limitations of the study. 10 - 11
1.9 Design of the study. 11 -12

Chapter - II Begging: An International and National Perspective 13 - 75

2.1 Introduction. 13 - 14
2.2 Historical Development of Begging. 14 -16
2.2.1 Begging: The Concept. 16 - 18
2.2.2 International Position. 18 - 19
2.2.2(a) Beggary in United Kingdom. 19 - 30
2.2.2(b) Beggary in United Kingdom. 30 - 41
2.2.3 National Position. 41 - 60
2.2.4 The Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of Beggary Act, 60 - 61
1960.
2.3 Critical Analysis of the Beggary Laws. 61 - 64
2.3(a) The constitutional validity of ‘The Bombay Prevention of 64 - 67
Beggary Act, 1959.
2.3(b) Critical Analysis of Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of 67 - 68
Beggary Act 1960.
2.4 Begging and the Islamic Perspective. 68 - 75
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Chapter - III Causes and Implications of Beggary 76 - 131

3.1 Introduction. 76 - 77
3.2 Causes of Beggary. 77 - 100
3.3 Types of Beggary. 100 - 123
3.4 Techniques Employed By Beggars. 123 - 128
3.5 Reasons for Giving Alms. 128 - 129
3.6 Effects of Beggary. 130 - 131

Chapter - IV The Right to Live with Dignity; An International 132 - 203

and National Perspective: With Special Reference to the
Constitution of India

4.1 Introduction. 132 - 139

4.2 Concept of Right to Live with Dignity. 139 - 146
4.3 Right to Live with Dignity under International instruments. 146 - 172
4.4 Dignity in Regional Texts. 172 - 176
4.5 Right to Live With Dignity: A Comparative Perspective. 177 - 182
4.6 Right to Live with Dignity in India – Constitutional 182 - 201
perspective.
4.7 Human Rights of Beggars and Vagrants. 201 - 203

Chapter - V Role of Judiciary 204 - 220

5.1 Introduction. 204 - 205

5.2 Judicial Response towards Beggars. 205 - 216
5.3 Position in Jammu and Kashmir. 216 - 220

Chapter - VI Dimensions of Beggary in Kashmir - An Empirical 221 - 274

Study.

6.1 Introduction. 221 - 221

6.2 Research Methodology. 221 - 224
6.3 Analysis of Empirical Study. 224 - 224
6.4.1 Research Methodology Employed in Questionnaire. 225 - 225
6.4.2 Findings of the Present Study. 226 - 253
6.4.3 Suggestions for the eradication of menace of beggars. 253 - 254
6.5 Empirical Study Conducted on Beggars. 255 - 255
6.5.1 Research Methodology Employed In Interview. 255 - 256
6.5.2 Findings of the Empirical Study so far as Beggars are 256 - 265
Concerned
6.5.3 Suggestions which came out from the Empirical Study 265 - 265
Conducted on Beggars
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6.6 Suggestions for the Eradication of Menace of Beggars 266 - 267

6.7 Some of the Case Studies 267 - 274

Chapter - VII Conclusion and Suggestions. 275 - 288

7.1 Conclusions 275 -282

7.2 Suggestions. 282 - 288

BIBLIOGRAPHY
ANNEXURES
1. Questionnaire
2. Interview Schedule
3. The Bombay Prevention of Begging Act, 1959
4. The Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of Beggary Act, 1960
5. The Jammu and Kashmir Prevention of Beggary Rules, 1964