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The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 provides for the constitution of which of the following bodies ?
1. National Human Rights Commission
2. State Human Rights Commission
3. Human Rights Tribunal
4. Human Rights Court
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Explanation
The Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993 was enacted to provide for the constitution of institutional mechanisms for the protection of human rights in India. According to the provisions of the Act:
- National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): Established under Section 3 of the Act at the national level.
- State Human Rights Commission (SHRC): Established under Section 21 of the Act at the state level.
- Human Rights Courts: Section 30 of the Act provides that for the purpose of providing speedy trial of offences arising out of violation of human rights, the State Government may, with the concurrence of the Chief Justice of the High Court, specify for each district a Court of Session to be a Human Rights Court.
The Act does not provide for the constitution of a "Human Rights Tribunal". Therefore, statements 1, 2, and 4 are correct, making option D the right answer.
SIMILAR QUESTIONS
Consider the following statements with regard to the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 :
1. It is mandatory to have at least one woman Member in the National Human Rights Commission having the knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights.
2. It is mandatory to have at least three Members in the National Human Rights Commission having the knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights.
3. The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities is deemed to be a Member of the National Human Rights Commission for certain purposes only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following statements with regard to the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is correct?
Which one among the following is not under the jurisdiction of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993?
In India, for better protection of human rights, the National Human Rights Commission, State Human Rights Commissions and Human Rights Courts are constituted under :