Multiple choice

Consider the following statements:

  1. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a non-constitutional and statutory body.
  2. NRHC was established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
  3. Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 also provides Human Rights Court in every district. Which of the above is / are incorrect?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 3

  4. None of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. It is not established by the constitution but it is statutory in nature as it is established by the Parliament.

Statement 2 is correct. The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 was enacted by the parliament for the creation of NHRC. Statement 3 is correct. Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 provides for the establishment of such courts in every district for speedy trials of violation of human rights.

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