Question

Under which act was the NHRC established?

• A. The Indian Constitution Act
• B. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
• C. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• D. The National Human Rights Act, 2006

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and UDHR

• The NHRC was established on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993, amended in 2006 and 2019

• It serves as India’s watchdog for rights related to life, liberty, equality, and dignity, as guaranteed by the Indian Constitution and international covenants like the UDHR.