Which of the following are the functions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

To take suo motu cognisance of the cases of human rights violations and act based on the petitions filed.

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To develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of enquiry and reform.

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To encourage the effects of NGOs and institutions working in the field of human rights.

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To inquire into the violation of human rights or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant.

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Solution

The correct options are
A To take suo motu cognisance of the cases of human rights violations and act based on the petitions filed.
C To encourage the effects of NGOs and institutions working in the field of human rights.
D To inquire into the violation of human rights or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant.
The NHRC has several functions. Its primary motive is to enquire into all kinds of human rights violation or negligence in the prevention of such breach by a public servant. It has the powers of a civil court. It can take suo motu cognisance of the cases of human rights violations and act based on the petitions filed. It also performs the functions mentioned above at a state level.

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