Question

what is the full form of NHRC​

Answer 1

Answer:

National Human Right Commision

Answer 2

Answer:

The full form of NHRC​ is National Human Rights Commission.

Explanation:

NHRC stands for National Human Rights Commission.

It is an independent public body responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights in India. It was constituted on 12 October 1993 in response to increasing international awareness of human rights.

The NHRC derives its powers from The Protection of Human Rights Act (TPHRA).

Human Rights are the basic rights related to life, liberty, equality, and dignity of an individual guaranteed by the constitution of India and enforceable by courts in India.

Functions of the National Human Rights Commission:

• To inquire on a petition presented by a victim or a person on the victim's behalf related to violation of human rights, negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant, etc

• To intervene in any proceeding involving an allegation of violation of human rights in a court with the prior approval of the court

• To study treaties, international instruments, etc., on human rights and work for their effective execution

• To carry out and promote research in the fields related to human rights

• To spread awareness about human rights and safeguards for the protection of these rights among various sections of the society through media, publication, seminar, etc

• To encourage the efforts of NGOs and similar institutions in the field of human rights