What are the powers of state human right commision?
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The commission is vested with the power to regulate its own procedure. It has all the powers of a civil court and its proceedings have a judicial character. It may call for information or report from the state government or any other authority subordinate thereto.
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Inquire into any violation of human rights.
They can even look into negligence in the prevention of human rights violation by a public servant.
They can take cognizance either suo motu or on a petition presented to it or on an order of a court.
They intervene in any proceeding involving allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court.
They visit jails and detention places to study the living conditions of inmates and make recommendation.
Constitutional and other legal safeguards for the protection of human rights are reviewed by them.
They recommend measures for effective implementation of safeguards.
They also consider other factors like terrorism etc., that curb the enjoyment of human rights and recommend measures to counter it.
They study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation. But this is only for National Human Rights Commission and not the state commissions.
They undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.
They spread human rights literacy among the people.
They encourage NGOs working in field of human rights.
They undertake all such other functions as may be considered necessary for the promotion of human rights.
Inquire into any violation of human rights.
They can even look into negligence in the prevention of human rights violation by a public servant.
They can take cognizance either suo motu or on a petition presented to it or on an order of a court.
They intervene in any proceeding involving allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court.
They visit jails and detention places to study the living conditions of inmates and make recommendation.
Constitutional and other legal safeguards for the protection of human rights are reviewed by them.
They recommend measures for effective implementation of safeguards.
They also consider other factors like terrorism etc., that curb the enjoyment of human rights and recommend measures to counter it.
They study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation. But this is only for National Human Rights Commission and not the state commissions.
They undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.
They spread human rights literacy among the people.
They encourage NGOs working in field of human rights.
They undertake all such other functions as may be considered necessary for the promotion of human rights.
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