Section 12 PHRA 1993 confers FUNCTIONS on NHRC including:
Aonly ceremonial duties (cf. Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, Section 12) (cf. Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, Section 12) (cf. Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, Section 12) (cf. Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, Section 12)
BINVESTIGATING violations of human rights; INTERVENING in court proceedings on human rights; visiting jails to study conditions; reviewing safeguards in the Constitution; reviewing factors inhibiting enjoyment of human rights; spreading awareness; etc.
Conly annual reports to Parliament (cf. Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, Section 12) (cf. Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, Section 12) (cf. Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, Section 12) (cf. Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, Section 12)
Donly diplomatic engagements (cf. Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, Section 12) (cf. Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, Section 12) (cf. Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, Section 12) (cf. Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, Section 12)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. INVESTIGATING violations of human rights; INTERVENING in court proceedings on human rights; visiting jails to study conditions; reviewing safeguards in the Constitution; reviewing factors inhibiting enjoyment of human rights; spreading awareness; etc.
1. Section 12 PHRA 1993 enumerates NHRC functions:
2. (a) inquire into violations of human rights or negligence in their prevention — suo motu or on petition;
3. (b) intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court with approval of court;
4. (c) visit any jail or institution under State Government to study living conditions of inmates;
5. (d) review safeguards under Constitution or law and recommend measures for effective implementation;
6. (e) review factors including acts of terrorism that inhibit enjoyment of human rights and recommend remedial measures;
7. (f) study treaties and international instruments and recommend implementation;
8. (g) undertake and promote research;
9. (h) spread human rights literacy;
10. (i) encourage NGOs working in human rights field;
11. (j) other functions deemed necessary.
12. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: UDHR 1948 / ICCPR 1966 / ICESCR 1966 / CAT 1984 / CEDAW 1979 / CRC 1989 / PHRA 1993 / Constitution Part III — Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, Section 12_
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