Consider the following statement relating to functions of NHRC under Protection of Human Right Act, 1993:A. NHRC may visit any jail or other instituti

Question

Consider the following statement relating to functions of NHRC under Protection of Human Right Act, 1993:
A. NHRC may visit any jail or other institution under control of the State Government without intimation to State Government.
B. Undertake and promote research in field of Human Rights.
C. NHRC cannot intervene in any proceeding relating to violation of Human Rights.
D. Review the factor including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of Human Rights.
E. NHRC cannot enquire into any matter which is pending before a State Commission or any other commission duty constituted under any law.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B and D only

A, B and C only

B, D and E only

A, B and D only

Solution

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) B, D and E only

Detailed Explanation

Evaluating each statement according to the statutory provisions of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993:

Statement A - INCORRECT: Under Section 12(c) of the Act, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) may visit any jail or other institution under the control of the State Government under intimation to the State Government (not without intimation).
Statement B - CORRECT: Under Section 12(g) of the Act, one of the core functions of the NHRC is to undertake and promote research in the field of human rights.
Statement C - INCORRECT: Under Section 12(b) of the Act, the NHRC is expressly empowered to intervene in any proceeding involving any allegation of violation of human rights pending before a court, with the approval of such court.
Statement D - CORRECT: Under Section 12(e) of the Act, the NHRC is empowered to review the factors, including acts of terrorism, that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and recommend appropriate remedial measures.
Statement E - CORRECT: Under Section 36(1) of the Act (Matters not subject to jurisdiction of the Commission), the NHRC shall not inquire into any matter which is pending before a State Commission or any other Commission duly constituted under any law.