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Name- Pragati

Enrolment no.- 35419103522

Course- BBA LLB

Human rights Assignment – 2

UNIT - II

Ques- Write a short note on NHRC.

Ans- The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) established in 1993, is an independent
statutory body as per the provisions of the Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 which was
amended in 2006.

 Human Rights are an indispensable part of society and Human Rights in India are
watched by NHRC.

 NHRC acts as a watchdog of human rights in the country.

 NHRC looks over the rights that are related to life, dignity, liberty and equality of the
individual that is defined in Section 2(1) of the PHR Act.

 They are guaranteed by the Constitution of India, embodied in the international covenants
and are enforceable by the courts of India as well.

 NHRC was established in compliance with the Paris Principles of Human Rights, 1991
which were adopted for the promotion and protection of Human Rights and were
endorsed by the United Nations at its General Assembly of 1993.

NHRC History

 In 1948, the UN adopted the UDHR (Universal Declaration of Human Rights).


 In 1991, the Paris Principles were established by the National Human Rights Institutions
(NHRIs).
 In 1993, the UN adopted these Paris Principles at its General Assembly.
 In 1993, India enacted the Protection of Human Rights Act.
 This led to the formation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
 The Protection of Human Rights Act also allowed state governments to establish the State
Human Rights Commission.

Functions & Powers of NHRC

The functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) as stated in Section 12 of the
Protection of Human Rights Act,1993 includes enquiry into complaints of violation of human
rights or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant. The Commission also
studies treaties and international instruments on human rights and makes recommendations for
their effective implementation to the Government.

 NHRC can investigate any complaints related to violations of Human Rights in India
either suo-moto or after receiving a petition.
 NHRC can interfere in any judicial process that involves any allegation of violation of
Human Rights.
 It can visit any prison/institute under the control of the state governments to observe the
living conditions of inmates. It can further make recommendations based on its
observations to the authorities.
 NHRC can review the provisions of the Constitution that safeguard Human Rights and
can suggest necessary restorative measures.
 Research in the field of Human Rights is also promoted by the NHRC.
 Human Rights awareness and literacy through different media are promoted by NHRC in
various sectors of society.
 NHRC has the power to recommend suitable steps that can prevent violation of Human
Rights in India to both Central as well as State Governments.
 The President of India gets an annual report from NHRC which is laid before both the
Houses of the Parliament.

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