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"The NHRC must not only be a watchdog but also a beacon of hope for the marginalized and oppressed." In this context discuss the role and mandate of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India. How does the current composition and functioning of the NHRC affect its independence and effectiveness?

Introduction

NHRC was setup under Protection of Human Rights Act as a Statutory body to give effect to the Universal declaration of Human Rights signed by the country.

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NHRC was setup under Protection of Human Rights Act as a Statutory body to give effect to the Universal declaration of Human Rights signed by the country.

Role and mandate of NHRC in India:

Take up matters of human rights violation issues.

Suo moto cognizance of the human rights issue.

Aid and advice the government on human rights.

Provide for compensation to Victims.

To inquire into the complaints received by it.

Protect vulnerable such as women, children, SCs and STs

Protection of religions and linguistic minorities.

Thus, the NHRC acts as a watchdog of human rights of the people.

However in several cases of human rights, it has failed to do its duty adequately feeling as a beacon of hope of marginalized and oppressed.

Current composition

Chairman: retired or working judge of supreme court

Members: ex-officio - chairman of National commission of SCs, STs, women, OBCs, children.

Functioning of NHRC

Takes up matter of human rights of importance

Does not take all the matters but only prominent ones.

Also, the members are elected by a committee headed by the Prime & Minister

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Aditya Agarwal

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Constitutional Posts and Bodies - Appointment, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities

Human Rights Bodies

National Human Rights Commission

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