The principal limitation on NHRC's investigative powers under Section 19 PHRA 1993 relates to:
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D.
1. Section 19 PHRA 1993 prescribes a SPECIAL PROCEDURE for matters involving the ARMED FORCES.
2. Section 19(1): the Commission, while dealing with complaints of violation of human rights by the armed forces, shall: (a) on receipt of a complaint, seek a report from the Central Government; (b) after the report, may either not proceed or make a recommendation to the Government.
3. Section 19(2): Central Government must inform the Commission of the action taken on the recommendations within three months.
4. This LIMITATION reflects the tension between civilian human rights oversight and military operational secrecy.
5. 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 19_
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