Powers and Limitations — Prelims Questions

Which of the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India is/are correct? 1. The Chairperson of the NHRC must be a former Chief Justice of India. 2. The NHRC has the power to directly punish public servants found guilty of human rights violations. 3. The recommendations of the NHRC are binding on the concerned government or authority. 4. The NHRC can inquire into any human rights violation irrespective of the time elapsed since its occurrence.

Which of the following powers are vested in the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) during an inquiry into human rights violations? 1. Summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person. 2. Issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents. 3. Directly ordering the prosecution of a public servant. 4. Awarding punitive damages to the victim.

Consider the following statements regarding the limitations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): 1. The NHRC cannot inquire into any matter after the expiry of one year from the date of the alleged violation. 2. The NHRC has no jurisdiction over cases involving members of the armed forces. 3. The recommendations of the NHRC are not binding on the Central or State Governments.

Which of the following amendments to the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, broadened the eligibility criteria for the Chairperson of the NHRC?

The 'toothless tiger' criticism against the NHRC primarily stems from which of its following characteristics?