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Which of the following statements about the functions of the National Human Rights Commission is/are correct? (a) To undertake visits to jails and detention places to study the living conditions of inmates with the prior intimation to the State Governments. (b) To intervene in any proceeding involving allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court without the approval of such court. (c) To review the factors, excluding acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures.

Which of the following statements about the functions of the National Human Rights Commission is/are correct? (a) To undertake visits to jails and detention places to study the living conditions of inmates with the prior intimation to the State Governments. (b) To intervene in any proceeding involving allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court without the approval of such court. (c) To review the factors, excluding acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures. Correct Answer (a), (b), (c)

The correct answer is (a), (b), (c).

Key Points

  • National Human Rights Commission:
    • The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is a statutory public body constituted on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights act, 1993. 
    • The NHRC is responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights, defined by the act as "Rights Relating To Life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the constitution or embodied in the international covenants and enforceable by courts in India"
  • The functions of the National Human Rights Commission are:
    • Inquire, on its own initiative or on a petition presented to it by a victim or any person on his behalf, into a complaint of:
      • Violation of human rights or abetment
      • or negligence in the prevention of such violation, by a public servant;
    • Intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with the approval of such court; Hence, the statement (b) is incorrect. 
    • Visit, by intimating to the State Government, any jail or any other institution under the control of the State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or protection, in order to study the living condition of the inmates and make recommendations thereon;
    • Review the safeguards by or under the Constitution or any law for the time being in force for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation;
    • Review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and further recommend appropriate remedial measures on the same; Hence, statement (c) is correct. 
    • Study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation;
    • Spread human rights literacy 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;
    • To visit jails and study the condition of inmates, Hence, the statement (a) is correct. 

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