The functions of the State Human Rights Commission include ____________.

To inquire into any violation of human rights or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant, either suo moto or on a petition presented to it or on an order of a court

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To intervene in any proceeding involving allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court

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To visit jails and detention places to study the living conditions of inmates and make recommendation thereon

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All of these

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The correct option is D All of these
The functions of the State Human Rights Commission include:
1. Intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights before a court with the approval of such court.
2. Visit any jail or any other institution under the control of the State Government where persons are detained to study the living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations thereon
3. Undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.
4. To inquire into any violation of human rights or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant, either suo moto or on a petition presented to it or on an order of a court.

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