Question

Which of the following is NOT responsible for investigating complaints of violations of human rights in India?

• A. National Human Rights Commission of India
• B. National Commission for Women
• C. National Commission for Scheduled Castes
• D. International Human Rights Commission

Answer 1

Answer:

D. International Human Rights Commission

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India

• The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is the legislation that governs the establishment and functioning of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) in India.

• The NHRC is an independent statutory body established to protect and promote human rights. It functions as a watchdog of human rights in the country.

• Key Functions of NHRC:

  • To inquire, suo motu or on a petition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf, into complaints of

    • violation of human rights or

    • abetment thereof or

    • negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant.

  • To intervene in any proceeding involving allegation of violation of human rights pending before any court.

  • To visit jails or any other institution under the control of the State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or rehabilitation of offenders or such category of persons, and on inspection of these institutions, make recommendations to the concerned Government.