The National Human Rights Commission was established under the statute of:

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body established on October 12, 1993, under the provisions of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 [1][3]. The Act was enacted by the Parliament to provide for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission, State Human Rights Commissions, and Human Rights Courts for the better protection of human rights [1][2][5]. The NHRC serves as the 'watchdog' of human rights in India, specifically those relating to life, liberty, equality, and dignity as guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in international covenants [1][3]. While it was initially established via an Ordinance on September 28, 1993, it was subsequently replaced by the formal Act of Parliament [4][5]. The statute defines human rights under Section 2(d) and empowers the commission to inquire into violations and promote human rights awareness [2][3].

Sources

1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 57: National Human Rights Commission > ESTABLISHMENT > p. 473
2. [3] https://nhrc.nic.in/assets/uploads/publication/NHRCbrochure.pdf
3. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 58: State Human Rights Commission > ESTABLISHMENT > p. 477
4. [5] https://www.indiacode.nic.in/handle/123456789/15709
5. [4] https://homeandpolitical.assam.gov.in/frontimpotentdata/human-rights-commission