The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is a statutory body. It was established by an Act of Parliament, namely The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. This Act provides the legal framework for the establishment and functioning of the NHRC and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) in India.
The National Human Rights Commission was established under the statute of :
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2023 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRC))
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Answer: A. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
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