Constitutional bodies are those established or mentioned directly in the Constitution of India. Statutory bodies are created by an Act of Parliament or a State Legislature. The Human Rights Commission (National Human Rights Commission - NHRC and State Human Rights Commissions - SHRC) is established by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which is an Act of Parliament. Therefore, it is a statutory body, not a constitutional body.
Which one of the following is not a constitutional body?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2007 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRC))
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Answer: A. The Human Rights Commission
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