Question

What is the primary role of the NHRC in India?

• A. To enact new laws
• B. To serve as India's watchdog for human rights
• C. To directly punish human rights violators
• D. To represent India in international human rights courts

Answer 1

Answer:

B. To serve as India's watchdog for human rights

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.