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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) - Polity UPSC Notes
The NHRC is a statutory body. This means it was created by a law passed by the Parliament, not directly by the Constitution. It was set up in 1993.
1. Establishment of the NHRC What is NHRC?
The NHRC is a statutory body . This means it was created by a law passed by the Parliament, not directly by the Constitution. When and How was it established?
It was set up in 1993 through a law called the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 . Purpose of NHRC:
The NHRC acts as a watchdog for human rights in India.
Human rights include: Right to Life Liberty (freedom to live freely) Equality Dignity of an individual
These rights are either: Guaranteed by the Indian Constitution , or Part of international agreements (covenants) that India follows. Why was NHRC created? (Objectives):
a) To strengthen systems that deal with human rights in a more focused way.
b) To investigate human rights violations independently, showing the government’s commitment to protecting rights.
c) To support and improve existing efforts in protecting human rights. 2. Composition of the NHRC (Who runs it?) Structure:
The NHRC is a multi-member body with: 1 Chairperson 5 Members Who can …