ConstitutionalAct No. 10 of 1994In Force

The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993

Provides for the constitution of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions for the protection of human rights in India. The NHRC investigates complaints of violation of human rights by state actors, recommends remedial measures, and can intervene in court proceedings.

Sections

Ministry

Ministry of Home Affairs

Last Amended

2019-08-02

Key Provisions

→Establishment of National Human Rights Commission and State Commissions

→Composition: retired Chief Justice and Judges of Supreme Court/High Court

→Jurisdiction: violations of human rights by state action

→Powers of civil court in investigation and inquiry

→Recommendation of compensation, prosecution, and remedial measures

→NHRC cannot investigate complaints more than one year old

→Intervention in pending proceedings before Supreme Court/High Court

→Annual report to Parliament

Related Practice Areas

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human rightsNHRChuman rights commissionstate violationsfundamental rights

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