Q5. Consider the following statements with respect to the National Human Rights Commission of India:

i. NHRC is an autonomous public body constituted under Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

ii. It can intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court.

iii. It can give recommendations and enforce decisions as well.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

a) i) only

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b) i) and ii) only

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c) i) and iii) only

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d) All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B
b) i) and ii) only

NHRC can only give recommendations. It has no power to enforce decisions

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The correct option is B b) i) and ii) only NHRC can only give recommendations. It has no power to enforce decisions

The correct option is B
b) i) and ii) only

NHRC can only give recommendations. It has no power to enforce decisions