Colin Gonsalves is a designated Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India and the founder of Human Rights Law Network (HRLN).

"[1] Considered a pioneer in the field of public interest litigation in India,[2] he has brought several cases dealing with economic, social and cultural rights.

Fact-findings presented at the IPTs have spurred public interest litigation, formed social movements and led to concrete policy changes.

[6] Colin Gonsalves has written, edited and co-edited numerous articles and books on a range of human rights law issues.

[3] Gonsalves strives to use the law as a shield to protect the human rights of the poor and of the marginalized communities in India.