Question

How does the National Human Rights Commission protect our rights?

Answer 1

The National Human Rights Commission is an autonomous body constituted in 1993. It consists of a chairman and few other members.

1. To inquire into the violation of human rights or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant
2. To intervene in court proceedings relating to human rights
3. To undertake and promote research in the field of human rights
4. To engage in human rights education among various sections of society
5. To encourage the effects of NGOs and institutions working in the field of human rights.