In India, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs), and Human Rights Courts are constituted under the provisions of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. This Act was enacted to provide for the constitution of these bodies for better protection of human rights.
In India, for better protection of human rights, the National Human Rights Commission, State Human Rights Commissions and Human Rights Courts are constituted under :
Asked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2022 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRC))
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Answer: B. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
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