2018 · Q56
Which of the following are the functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?
- 1Inquiry at its own initiative on the violation of human rights.
- 2Inquiry on a petition presented to it by a victim.
- 3Visit to jails to study the condition of the inmates.
- 4Undertaking and promoting research in the field of human rights.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 and 2 only
- B2, 3 and 4 only
- C1, 3 and 4 only
- D1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation
Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 empowers the NHRC to inquire into rights violations on its own initiative or on petition, to visit jails and study inmates' conditions, and to undertake and promote human-rights research. All four listed items are therefore functions of the NHRC.