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    The National Human Rights Commission is a statutory body established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act. It is responsible for protecting and promoting human rights as defined in the Indian Constitution and international covenants. The Commission consists of a chairperson and 10 members who investigate human rights violations, review safeguards, promote awareness, and recommend compensation. However, the NHRC has limitations such as no enforcement powers and inability to consider cases over a year old or related to armed forces.

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    The National Human Rights Commission is a statutory body established in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act. It is responsible for protecting and promoting human rights as defined in the Indian Constitution and international covenants. The Commission consists of a chairperson and 10 members who investigate human rights violations, review safeguards, promote awareness, and recommend compensation. However, the NHRC has limitations such as no enforcement powers and inability to consider cases over a year old or related to armed forces.

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    NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHT COMMISSION

    Present By: - Meet N. Dharsandia

    Enrolment No.: - 18132002

    Subject: - International Law

    Course: - BBA-LLB
    NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHT COMMISSION
    The national human right commission is a standalone entity of the government of India
    with the mission of protection human right. It is a statutory body mentioned in the
    Constitution Of India that was established on 12th October 1993 under the “Protection Of
    Human Right Act.”

     It is the watchdog of human rights, responsible for the protection and promotion of
    human rights, defined by the act as “Right relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of
    the individual” guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the international
    covenants and enforceable by court of India.
    NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHT COMMISSION
    Introduction Of NHRC

     In 1991, a UN meeting in Paris has developed a detailed set of principles. The principles
    became the foundation for establishment and operation of national human right
    institutions.

     In pursuant if these principle, India has enacted protection of human right act, 1993,
    with a view to bring about greater accountability and strengthening of the human rights
    in the country. Section 2(b)
    NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHT COMMISSION
     Constitution Of The Commission
     In Present NHRC run by 11 members
    ( Composition of Commission | National Human Rights Commission India (nhrc.nic.in) )

    Chair Person
    and
    Members
    1
    6 Ex-officio
    Chair- Members
    person
    4
    Permanent
    Members
    NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHT COMMISSION
     Function And Power Of NHRC
     NRC has power to investigates grievances regarding the violation of Human Rights.

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

     It can visit any jail or any institution under the control of the state Government to see the
    living conditions of the inmates.

     It can review the safeguards provided under the constitution or any law for the protection
    of the human rights.
    NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHT COMMISSION
     Function And Power Of NHRC
    NRC undertakes and promotes research in the field of human rights.

    NHRC work to spread human rights literacy among various sections of society and
    promotes awareness of the safeguards.

    It has the powers of Civil Court and can grant interim relief.

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


    NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHT COMMISSION
     Limitation Of NHRC
    No investigating workforce
    Viewed as ceremonial body
    Only recommendatory power and no power to enforce decisions
     The NHRC does not consider the following cases:
    • Cases that are older than one year. 
    • Cases that are anonymous, pseudonymous or vague.
    • Frivolous cases.
    • Cases pertaining to service matters.

    The NHRC has limited jurisdiction over cases related to armed forces.
    Thank You

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