Q. Which of the following statements is/ are incorrect regarding NHRC (National Human Rights commission)
1. It can pass orders imposing any punishment on erring police officers.
2. It has its own investigation team to conduct inquiry into human rights violations.
3. It may approach the Supreme court or the High court for the necessary writs upon the completion of an inquiry.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: A
Notes:
Exp) Option a is the correct answer.
Statement 1 is incorrect. It can’t pass orders imposing any punishment on erring police officers. It has no powers for punishing erring police officers.
Statement 2 is correct. It has its own nucleus of investigating staff for investigation into human rights violations. Besides it is also empowered to utilize the services of any officer or investigation agency of the central government or any state government for the purpose
Statement 3 is correct. It may approach the Supreme court or the High court for the necessary directions, orders or writs upon the completion of an inquiry.
