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Overview of State Human Rights Commissions

The document discusses the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), including its introduction, constitution, and functions/powers. Specifically, it notes that 26 Indian states have established SHRCs to protect and promote human rights. The SHRC is headed by a chairperson and members with judicial or human rights experience, and investigates human rights violations while also reviewing legal safeguards.

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Overview of State Human Rights Commissions

The document discusses the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC), including its introduction, constitution, and functions/powers. Specifically, it notes that 26 Indian states have established SHRCs to protect and promote human rights. The SHRC is headed by a chairperson and members with judicial or human rights experience, and investigates human rights violations while also reviewing legal safeguards.

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State

Human
Rights
Commission
State Human Rights Commission

 Introduction of SHRC
 Constitution of the Commission
 Functions and Powers of SHRC
State Human Rights Commission
Introduction of SHRC :-

 A State Government may constitute a body known as the Human


Rights Commission of that state to exercise the powers conferred
upon and to perform the functions assigned to, a state Commission.

 It is the watchdog of Human Rights, responsible for the


protection and promotion of human rights.
State Human Rights Commission
Introduction of SHRC :-

 At present, 26 states have constituted State Human Rights


Commission.

 The first state human rights commission was constituted in Kolkata


on 8 January, 1994, known as West Bengal Human Rights
Commission.
State Human Rights Commission
Constitution of the Commission :-

 A Chairperson who has been a chief Justice of High Court.


 One member who is, or has been, a judge of High Court.
 One member who is, or has been, a District Judge of that state.
 Two members to be appointed from amongst person having
knowledge of, or practical experience, in matters relating to human
rights.
 There shall be a secretary who shall be the chief executive officer of
the state Commission and shall exercise such powers and discharge
such functions of the State Commission as it may delegate to him.
State Human Rights Commission
Functions and Powers of SHRC :-

 SHRC 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.
State Human Rights Commission
Functions and Powers of SHRC :-

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

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


damages.

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