State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) - Polity UPSC Notes
The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 provides for setting up not only the NHRC but also SHRCs at the state level.
State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) - Simplified Explanation 🏛️ 1. Establishment of the SHRC The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 provides for setting up not only the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) but also State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) at the state level . As of now, 26 states in India have established SHRCs through official government notifications. Jurisdiction: SHRCs can investigate human rights violations related to subjects listed in:
State List (List II) – Covers areas like police, public health, etc. Concurrent List (List III) – Includes criminal law, social security, etc. 🚫 Important Rule:
If the NHRC or any other Statutory Commission is already investigating a case, the SHRC cannot take it up again. Union Territories: The NHRC handles human rights issues in the Union Territory of Delhi . For other Union Territories, the Central Government can assign these functions to the respective SHRC. 👥 2. Composition of the SHRC The State Human Rights Commission is a three-…