Question

Which of the following statements regarding the The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is/are incorrect ?

1. NHRC was established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
2. NHRC has the authority to inquire into human rights violations, including cases of custodial violence
3. NHRC has the authority to enact laws related to human rights in India.

• A. ii, iii
• B. iii only
• C. i only
• D. i, ii

Answer 1

Answer:

B. iii only

Establishment of NHRC

• The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was indeed established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, by the Indian Parliament.
• The Act provides for the constitution of the NHRC, as well as the State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs), and outlines their functions and powers.

Authority of NHRC

• It is empowered to take necessary steps to promote and protect human rights in the country.
• The NHRC has the authority to inquire into complaints of human rights violations, including:
  • Cases of custodial violence
  • Abuse by public servants
  • Discrimination, and violations of the right to life, liberty, equality, and dignity.
• While the NHRC has the authority to investigate and inquire into human rights violations and recommend measures for their effective implementation, it does not have the authority to enact laws related to human rights in India.
• The enactment of laws falls under the jurisdiction of the Indian Parliament and the respective state legislatures.