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Write a short note on the National Human Rights Commission.

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The Human Rights Commission Act, 1993 established the National Human Rights Commission. A human rights cell was also created in the home ministry. States have been advised to set-up human rights cells or Commissions to monitor and follow-up cases of alleged human rights violations by the law enforcement agencies.

  • The commission is appointed by the President and includes retired judges, officers and eminent citizens.
  • It does not bear the burden of deciding cases. So it can focus on helping the victims secure their human rights.
  • These include all the rights granted to the citizens by the constitution.
  • The NHRC cannot punish the guilty. That is the responsibility of the courts.
  • Like any court, it can summon witnesses, question any government official, demand any official paper, visit any prison for inspection or send its own team for on-the-spot inquiry.


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