The NHRC reviews the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the protection of human rights and recommends measures for their effective implementation.

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NHRC is a statutory body constituted in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Some of its functions are as below:
1. Review the safeguards provided by or under the Constitution or any law for the time being in force for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.
2. Review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures.
3. Study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation.
4. Undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.

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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?

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