What does national human rights commission do?
Protection and Promotion of Human Rights National Human Rights Commission’s prime responsibility is to protect and promote human rights. It also performs its duty in coordination with the other stakeholders.
When was human rights Act passed in India?
1993
The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 | National Human Rights Commission India.
What is the Protection of human rights Act 1993?
India Code: Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Long Title: An Act to provide for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission, State Human Rights Commissions in States and Human Rights Courts for better protection of human rights and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
What power does the human rights commission have?
NHRC holds the power to investigate grievances related to the violation of human rights either suo moto or after receiving a petition. It has the power to interfere in any judicial proceedings involving any allegation of violation of human rights.
Who is the head of National Human Right Commission?
Arun Kumar MishraNational Human Rights Commission of India / Chairperson
Who is current chairman of National Human Rights Commission?
Arun Kumar Mishra
Chairman and members Arun Kumar Mishra, a former Judge of Supreme Court is current chairperson of the commission (11th chairperson of NHRC). The last chairman of the NHRC was Justice H. L. Dattu, who completed his tenure on 2 December 2020.
What is the tenure of Chairman of National Human Rights Commission?
Term of office: The Act states that the chairperson and members of the NHRC and SHRC will hold office for five years or till the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier.
How does the National Human Rights Commission protect our rights?
The Protection of Human Rights Act mandates the NHRC to perform the following: Proactively or reactively inquire into violations of human rights by government of India or negligence of such violation by a public servant. The protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.
Who can be chairman of National Human Rights Commission?