Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra (RLEK) has evolved after years of struggle against atrocities meted out to underprivileged and marginalised communities. Systemic inequities and injustices deprived these communities of their fundamental human rights the main thrust being empowerment and emancipation of bonded labour (also called slavery), with a special focus on women. RLEK has fought for communities as well as individuals in the courts of law. Thus, paving the way for enactment of new laws. RLEK initiatives have led to the promulgation of: Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976; Environment Protection Act, 1986; and Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1988. We work for the upliftment of the Indigenous Groups, Marginalized Population, Women and Children in claiming their rights and entitlements, making them aware, conducting training, run schools for their children...