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Q39
(CISF/2022)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
Which one of the following statements is not true in regard to the National Human Rights Commission ?
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B
Explanation
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is an autonomous statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993. It is not a "body of the Government of India" in the administrative sense (like a department or executive organ); rather, it is an independent watchdog designed to monitor human rights, including violations by the state itself. Thus, statement B is incorrect.
- Statement A: Under Section 12(a) of the PHRA, the NHRC has the power to inquire into human rights violations suo motu (
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SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Which one of the following statements with regard to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is not correct?
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.
The National Human Rights Commission conducts inquiries into incidents where human rights have been violated. Such inquiry shall be initiated by the Commission