Which of the following statement(s) is/are found to be incorrect?
A. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) came into being as an autonomous body under the protection of human rights ordinance of 28 September 1993 which was later replaced by the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 (PHR Act).
B. The Commission has a of a Chairperson i.e retired Chief Justice of India.
C. "Human Rights" means the rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the constitution.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are found to be incorrect?
A. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) came into being as an autonomous body under the protection of human rights ordinance of 28 September 1993 which was later replaced by the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 (PHR Act).
B. The Commission has a of a Chairperson i.e retired Chief Justice of India.
C. "Human Rights" means the rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the constitution.
The correct option is D None
The NHRC is the national human rights institution, responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights, defined by the Act as "rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the International Covenants".
"Human Rights" means the rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the constitution or embodied in the International covenants and enforceable by courts in India.
The NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) consists of:
- A Chairperson retired Chief Justice of India
- One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India
- One Member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court
- Two Members to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights
- In addition, the Chairpersons of four National Commissions of (1.Minorities 2.SC 3.ST 4.Women) serve as ex officio members.
None
The NHRC is the national human rights institution, responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights, defined by the Act as "rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the Constitution or embodied in the International Covenants".
"Human Rights" means the rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the constitution or embodied in the International covenants and enforceable by courts in India.
The NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) consists of:
- A Chairperson retired Chief Justice of India
- One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India
- One Member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court
- Two Members to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights
- In addition, the Chairpersons of four National Commissions of (1.Minorities 2.SC 3.ST 4.Women) serve as ex officio members.
