human rights commission

in indiato protect human rightsFrom 28 September 1993Human Rights Protection Act, 1993came into force. To protect human rights in the country under the Human Rights Protection Act 1993,National Human Rights Commissionis formed12 October 1993InJustice Ranganath MishraIts head office was headed byDelhiIs in.

An Act passed by the Parliament of IndiaHuman Rights Protection Act-1993According to 'at the national level'National Human Rights Commission'And at the state level'State Human Rights CommissionArrangements have been made to establish '.human rights words Defined in section 2(d) of the Human Rights Protection ActHas been done

The State Human Rights Commission can investigate violations of human rights only in those cases which are within the scope of the Constitution.State List and Concurrent ListCome under. If the National Human Rights Commission or any other legal body is already investigating a case then the State Human Rights Commission cannot interfere.

Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission

State Government of Rajasthan datedon 18 January 1999a notificationRajasthan State Human Rights CommissionIn relation to the formation of the Human Rights Protection Act 1993, a full-time Chairman and four members were appointed as per the provisions of Section 21(1) of the Human Rights Protection Act 1993. The Commission was formed by appointing a Chairman and four members andThis commission has been active since March 2000.It was done.Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006According to the State Human Rights Commissiona chairman and two membersProvision has been made. Head Office of the Commission Secretariat,JaipurIs in.

human rights commissionOneautonomous high-powered human rights monitoring bodyThis article received from the district in RajasthanHuman Rights Protection Act, 1993Receives its authority from. Its autonomy depends, inter alia, on the method of appointment of its Chairman and Members, their fixed tenure and the functioning ofSection 23InThe statutory guarantees provided and the financial autonomy referred to in Section 33 of the Actis contained in. The high status of the Commission is found in the position of the Chairman, Members and its office bearers. of commissionSecretary not an officer below the rank of Secretary to the State GovernmentIt happens.Commission has its own investigation agencyis, whoselead police officerdoes, whichNot below the rank of Inspector GeneralIt happens.

organization of the commission

of this commissionChairman Retired High Court JudgeOnly possible.

This commission will have the following 2 members

1. There is a retired or working judge of the High Court.

2. A member who is or has been a District Judge in that State (seven years' experience) and has knowledge of or practical experience in matters relating to human rights.

Appointment of Chairman and members of the State Human Rights CommissionGovernorByChief Ministerled by6 members on the recommendation of a committeeCurrently only4 membersAre. The Chief Justice of the High Court administers the oath to the Chairman and members, this committee includes –

Chief Minister as ex-officio chairman of the committee.

State Cabinet Member (Home Minister).

speaker of the assembly.

Leader of the opposition in the assembly.

Legislative Council Chairman. (Not in Rajasthan)

Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council.(Not in Rajasthan)

The Chairman and members of the State Human Rights Commission are appointed by the Governor butOnly the President has the right to dismissIs.

Removal of Chairman and members

(1) The Chairman and any member of the State Commission shall resign from his office only in the caseby order of the Presidentwill be removed whenhaving proven misconduct or incompetenceyes. The matter in this regard will be referred by the President to the Supreme Court for investigation. The report will be sent to the President only after investigation by the Supreme Court and if any misconduct or incompetence is found against the Speaker or a member in the investigation report, he can be removed by the President.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section 1, the President may, by his order, remove from office the Chairman and members of the State Commission. The grounds on which it will be removed are as follows –

(1) If he has become insolvent

(2) If during his tenure in the Commission he has held any Government office of profit

(3) If he has become mentally or physically incapable of discharging his duties

(4) If he is mentally unsound and has been declared incompetent by a competent court.

(5) If he has been convicted of any offense and has been sentenced to imprisonment

**Tenure of 3 years or age of 70 years (5 years before 2019)**Whoever can continue in the post till completion first. But it is important to pay attention to two things here –

If the age of 70 years has not been completed then till this agereassignedCan be done.

After completion of tenure, they cannot hold any post under the state or central government.

Functions of State Human Rights Commission

(1) To investigate the violation of human rights or to investigate the request for violation of human rights presented before a public servant, which he ignores, on his own motion or by order of the court.

(2) Interfering in any human rights related proceedings pending in the court.

(3) To visit jails and study the situation there and make recommendations in this regard.

(4) To review the constitutional and legal provisions made for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.

(5) To review all the reasons including terrorism which lead to violation of human rights and recommend measures to prevent them.

(6) Study of international treaties and documents related to human rights and making recommendations for their effective implementation.

(7) To conduct and encourage research in the field of human rights.

(8) To spread information about human rights among the people and to make them aware of the measures available for their protection.

(9) To appreciate the efforts of NGOs working in the field of human rights.

(10) To do such necessary work which is necessary for promotion and promotion of human rights.

powers of the commission

Power to issue summons.

Power to take written testimony on affidavit or affidavit.

Power to record testimony.

Power to inspect various jails in the country.

Note: The Commission can investigate only those cases which have happened more than one year ago. The Commission has no authority over incidents before one year. commission on human rights violations**Neither the culprit can be punished nor the victim can be given any kind of financial assistance.**Can do. But its character is judicial.

first president– Kanta Bhatnagar

current president– Justice Shri Ganga Ram Moolchandani (March 2025)

Official website : https://rshrc.rajasthan.gov.in/

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