explain the role of NHRC in India
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ROLE OF NHRC
The NHRC of India has played a very vital and important role in up keeping the faith of a common man in the criminal justice system of India.
1. Death in police custody-
The commission observed that death in police custody is one of the worst kinds of crimes in a civilized society governed by the rule of law and poses a serious threat to an orderly civilized society.
2. The commission has taken a consistent stand that the obligation of the State to ensure safety of persons while in its custody is strict and absolute and admits no exception.
3. It is now an established law that the failure of the State to take all possible steps to protect the life of the citizens while in its custody makes the state vicariously liable for its action or omission.