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Q6 (CDS-II/2026) Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies

Which of the following statements about National Human Rights Commission, India is/are correct ?
1. It can intervene in court proceedings involving human rights violations with the approval of the court
2. It can undertake research in the field of human rights
3. It cannot investigate human rights violation on its own initiative
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Result
Your answer: —  ·  Correct: B

Explanation

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993. Its functions are defined under Section 12 of the Act:

  • Statement 1 is correct: Section 12(b) empowers the Commission to intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court, with the approval of such court.
  • Statement 2 is correct: Section 12(g) mandates the Commission to undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.
  • Statement 3 is incorrect: Section 12(a) explicitly states that the Commission can inquire into violations of human rights suo motu (on its own initiative) or on a petition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf.

Since statements 1 and 2 are correct and 3 is false, the correct option is B.

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CAPF · 2012 · Q110 Relevance score: 4.68

Which of the following statements about National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is/are correct? 1. It is an alternative non-judicial channel. 2. Victims of human rights violations can seek reparation through NHRC. 3. It cannot grant immediate relief. 4. It has the direct power of enforcement. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

CISF · 2025 · Q12 Relevance score: 4.30

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the National Human Rights Commission, India (NHRC) ?
1. It is a constitutional body.
2. Chairperson of NHRC has to be a former Chief Justice of India.
3. There shall be at least one woman member of NHRC.
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IAS · 1999 · Q34 Relevance score: 3.60

Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission of India: I. Its Chairman must be a retired Chief Justice of India. II. It has formations in each state as State Human Rights Commission. III. Its powers are only recommendatory in nature. IV. It is mandatory to appoint a woman as a member of the Commission. Which of the above statements are correct ?

CDS-I · 2018 · Q56 Relevance score: 2.93

Which of the following are the functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)? 1. Inquiry at its own initiative on the violation of human rights 2. Inquiry on a petition presented to it by a victim 3. Visit to jails to study the condition of the inmates 4. Undertaking and promoting research in the field of human rights Select the correct answer using the code given below.