Which one of the following is not a function of the National Human Rights Commission ?

A

To spread human rights literacy among various sections of society

B

To provide economic compensation to human rights violation victims

C

To prosecute and punish the human rights violator

D

To intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with approval of such court

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Your answer: — · Correct: C

Explanation

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Its functions, as defined in Section 12 of the Act, include inquiring into human rights violations, spreading human rights literacy (Option A), and intervening in court proceedings involving human rights allegations with the court's approval (Option D).

The NHRC is essentially a recommendatory body. According to Section 18 of the Act, it can recommend the payment of compensation to victims and recommend the initiation of proceedings for prosecution

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