2026 · Q6
Which of the following statements about National Human Rights Commission, India is/are correct?
- 1It can intervene in court proceedings involving human rights violations with the approval of the court
- 2It can undertake research in the field of human rights
- 3It cannot investigate human rights violation on its own initiative Select the answer using the code given below:
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1, 2 and 3
- B1 and 2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D3 only
Explanation
Under Section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the NHRC may intervene in court proceedings involving human rights violations with the approval of the court (statement 1 correct) and may undertake and promote research in human rights (statement 2 correct). Statement 3 is incorrect: the Commission can inquire into violations on its own initiative (suo motu) or on a petition. Hence the answer is (B) 1 and 2 only.