State Human Rights Commission — Prelims Questions
With reference to State Human Rights Commissions in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Chairperson of a State Human Rights Commission must be a former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. 2. State Human Rights Commissions can investigate human rights violations that occurred more than one year ago in exceptional circumstances. 3. The Governor appoints members of State Human Rights Commission on the recommendation of a committee that includes the Leader of Opposition. 4. State Human Rights Commissions have the power to punish violators of human rights directly.
The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019 introduced which of the following changes? 1. Inclusion of Chairpersons of National Commission for Women and other commissions as deemed members of NHRC 2. Mandatory representation of women and minorities in State Human Rights Commissions 3. Extension of jurisdiction to investigate violations by private parties in certain cases 4. Increase in tenure of commission members from 5 to 7 years
Which of the following powers does a State Human Rights Commission NOT possess? 1. Power to visit jails and detention centers 2. Power to summon witnesses and examine documents 3. Power to directly order compensation to victims 4. Power to intervene in court proceedings with court's permission
Consider the following statements about the relationship between National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs): 1. NHRC can call for reports from SHRCs on matters of common concern 2. SHRCs are subordinate bodies under the direct control of NHRC 3. Both NHRC and SHRC can investigate the same case simultaneously 4. NHRC provides guidance to SHRCs on human rights matters
The one-year limitation period for filing complaints with State Human Rights Commission can be waived in which of the following circumstances? 1. When the violation involves a vulnerable group like women or children 2. When there are exceptional circumstances justifying the delay 3. When the case involves custodial death or torture 4. When recommended by the National Human Rights Commission