National Human Rights Commission

Why it matters

• Serves as an independent oversight mechanism to ensure accountability in public administration regarding fundamental rights.
• Provides a platform for the redressal of grievances for vulnerable sections of society against state-sponsored or state-condoned rights violations.
• Promotes human rights literacy and awareness through research, training, and advocacy initiatives.

How it is asked

Focus on the commission's composition, the scope of its jurisdiction, the limitations of its recommendations being non-binding, and its role in the context of the Protection of Human Rights Act.