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National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) & SHRCs: 'Toothless Tiger' Criticism

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GS-22014 • Q4

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India can be most effective when its tasks are adequately supported by other mechanisms that ensure the accountability of a government. In light of the above observation assess the role of NHRC as an effective complement to the judiciary and other institutions in promoting and protecting human rights

GS-22021 • Q19

Though the Human Rights Commissions have contributed immensely to the protection of human rights in India, yet they have failed to assert themselves against the mighty and powerful. Analyzing their structural and practical limitations, suggest remedial measures.

GS-22023 • Q22

Who are entitled to receive free legal aid? Assess the role of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in rendering free legal aid in India.

GS-22018 • Q7

Multiplicity of various commissions for the vulnerable sections or the society leads toproblems or overlapping jurisdiction and Umbrella Human duplication of functions. Is it better tomerge all commissions Rights Commission into an umbrella Human Rights Commission? Argue your case.

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