Accuracy regarding the establishment date, legal basis, and powers of statutory bodies like the NHRC is crucial. Understanding the eligibility criteria for its chairperson is also important.
Consider the following statements about the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India : (i) It is a statutory body in India established on 12 October, 1993. (ii) It was established in conformity with the Paris Principles adopted at the first international workshop on national institutions for promotion and protection of human rights held in Paris in October 1991. (iii) The Chairman of the Commission must always be a sitting Judge of the Supreme Court. (iv) The NHRC has powers equivalent to those of a Civil Court. Which of the above statements is/ are correct?
Asked in GS and General English JE Civil PWD 05 2025 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRC))
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