Question

Notable success of national human rights commission of india

Answer 1

Explanation:

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is consisting of a chairperson and seven other members.

Out of the seven members, three are ex-officio members and four others are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a Selection Committee.

Answer 2

Answer:

The National Human Rights Commission of India was set up in India under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The then Prime Minister of India convened the Chief Minister's Conference in 1992 to develop modalities of setting up the Human Rights Commissions. Some of its notable achievements are:

1. Bringing into forefront the various draconian provisions of TADA.
2. Waging fight in the court of law against Arunachal Pradesh government for its apathy towards Chakma refugees.
3. Its suo moto cognizance in the case of Gujarat riots and filed a special leave petition before the Supreme Court.
4. Taking up suo moto cognizance of instances of fake encounters.
5. Active interventions in cases of atrocities against dalits.
6. Active interventions in cases of plight of manual scavengers.