Question

National Human Right Commission for 5 marks​

Answer 1

Explanation:

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was established on 12 October 1993. NHRC is an independent statutory body constituted under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993 as amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006.History of NHRC

Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in Paris on 10 December 1948. Every year Human Rights Day celebrated on 10 December, which is the anniversary of the UDHR.

NHRC was established in conformity with the Paris Principles, adopted for the promotion and protection of human rights in Paris (October 1991) and endorsed by the General Assembly of the United Nations on 20 December 1993.

This act also authorized State Governments to establish the State Human Rights Commission.Functions and Powers of NHRC

NHRC holds the power to investigate grievances related to the violation of human rights either suo moto or after receiving a petition.

It has the power to interfere in any judicial proceedings involving any allegation of violation of human rights.

It can visit any jail or other government-controlled facility to see the prisoners' living conditions and make recommendations on them.

It can review the protections provided for in the constitution or any human rights protection legislation and can recommend effective remedial steps.

NHRC also undertakes and promotes research in the field of human rights. It works to spread human rights literacy among various sections of society and promotes awareness of the safeguards available for the protection of these rights through publications, media, seminars, and other means.

The Commission takes an independent stance while, for the time being, giving advice on the defense of human rights in the constitutional parlance or in the statute.

NHRC has the powers of a civil court and can grant interim relief.

It also has the authority to recommend payment of compensation or damages.

It can recommend to both the central and state governments to take suitable steps to prevent the violation of Human Rights.

NHRC submits its annual report to the President of India who causes it to be laid before each House of Parliament