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What is the work of NHRC? |
| Answer» The functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) as stated in Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act,1993 includes enquiry into complaints of violation of human rights or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant. The Commission also studies treaties and international instruments on human rights and makes recommendations for their effective implementation to the Government.\tNHRC can investigate any complaints related to violation of Human Rights in India either suo moto or after receiving a petition.\tNHRC can interfere in any judicial process that involves any allegation of violation of Human Rights.\tIt can visit any prison/institute under the control of the state governments to observe the living conditions of inmates. It can further make recommendations based on its observations to the authorities.\tNHRC can review the provisions of the Constitution that safeguard Human Rights and can suggest necessary restorative measures.\tResearch in the field of Human Rights is also promoted by the NHRC.\tHuman Rights awareness and literacy through different media are promoted by NHRC in various sectors of society.\tNHRC has the power to recommend suitable steps that can prevent violation of Human Rights in India to both Central as well as State Governments.\tThe\xa0President\xa0of India\xa0gets an annual report from NHRC which is laid before both the Houses of the Parliament. | |