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Q104
(CISF/2021)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
National Human Rights Commission is a
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body established on October 12, 1993. It was created under the provisions of the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993, as amended by subsequent legislations in 2006 and 2019.
- Statutory Body: These are organizations established by an Act of Parliament. Since the NHRC's existence originates from a specific statute rather than the Constitution, it is classified as statutory.
- Constitutional Body: These are entities specifically mentioned in the Constitution of India (e.g., Finance Commission, UPSC). The NHRC is not mentioned in the Constitution.
- Regulatory Body: These bodies (like SEBI or RBI) exercise regulatory or curative powers over a specific sector. While NHRC has oversight functions, its primary role is the protection and promotion of human rights.
The establishment of the NHRC reflects India's commitment to the Paris Principles on human rights institutions.
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SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which of the following is / are Constitutional Body / Bodies ? 1. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes 2. National Commission for Women 3. National Commission for Minorities 4. National Human Rights Commission Select the correct answer using the code given below :
The National Human Rights Commission was established under the statute of:
Which one among the following is not a constitutional body in India ?
The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission is appointed by the :
The National Human Rights Commission shall, while inquiring into the complaints for violation of human rights, have all powers of :