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    The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) is an autonomous public body constituted in 1993 to protect and promote human rights as defined by the Indian Constitution and international covenants. The NHRC inquires into human rights violations, intervenes in related court cases, reviews conditions in jails and institutions, undertakes research and education on human rights, and encourages non-governmental organizations working in this area. It is comprised of a Chairperson and members with experience as Supreme Court or High Court judges or expertise in human rights.

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    The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) is an autonomous public body constituted in 1993 to protect and promote human rights as defined by the Indian Constitution and international covenants. The NHRC inquires into human rights violations, intervenes in related court cases, reviews conditions in jails and institutions, undertakes research and education on human rights, and encourages non-governmental organizations working in this area. It is comprised of a Chairperson and members with experience as Supreme Court or High Court judges or expertise in human rights.

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    The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) is an autonomous public body constituted in 1993 to protect and promote human rights as defined by the Indian Constitution and international covenants. The NHRC inquires into human rights violations, intervenes in related court cases, reviews conditions in jails and institutions, undertakes research and education on human rights, and encourages non-governmental organizations working in this area. It is comprised of a Chairperson and members with experience as Supreme Court or High Court judges or expertise in human rights.

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    ARTICLE

    National Human Rights


    Commission of India




    The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is an autonomous
    public body constituted on 12

    October 1993 under the Protection of Human
    Rights Ordinance of 28 September 1993.It was given a statutory basis by the
    Protection of Human Rights Act,1993 The NHRC is a national human rights
    institution, responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights, defined
    by the Act as rights relating to life, liberty, and dignity of the individual
    guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the International Covenants.
    Human Rights means the life relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the
    individual guaranteed by the constitution or embodied in the International
    covenants enforceable by the courts in India. Commission means the National
    Human Rights Commission constituted under section of all human beings are born
    free and equal in dignity and rights known as Human rights, as commonly
    understood, are the rights that every human being is entitled to enjoy freely
    irrespective of his religion, race, caste, sex and nationality. In Declaration of
    Independence acknowledged the fundamental human rights. Human right means
    different thing to different people. Human rights are not static. New rights are
    recognized and enforced from time to time. Only persons fully conversant with
    the latest development about the expanding horizons of Human Rights can
    promote their awareness better than others.

    FUNCTIONS
    Proactively or reactively inquire into violations of human rights or
    negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant.
    By leave of the court, to intervene in court proceeding relating to
    human rights.
    To visit any jail or other institution under the control of the State
    Government, where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of
    treatment, reformation or protection, for the study of the living
    conditions of the inmates and make recommendations.
    Review the safeguards provided by or under the Constitution of any
    law for the time being in force for the protection of human rights and
    recommend measures for their effective implementation.
    Undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.
    Engage in human rights education among various sections of society
    and promote awareness of the safeguards available for the
    protection of these rights through publications, the media, seminars
    and other available means.
    Review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibits the
    enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial
    measures.
    To study treaties and other international instruments on human
    rights and make recommendations for their effective
    implementation.
    Encourage the efforts of NGOs and institutions working in the field of
    human rights.
    The NHRC consists of:
    A Chairperson
    One member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of
    India.
    One member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court.
    Two members to be appointed from among persons having
    knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human
    rights.

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