With reference to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India, consider the following statements: 1. The NHRC is a constitutional body established under Article 51A of the Constitution of India. 2. It has the powers of a civil court and can investigate complaints of human rights violations on its own or through petitions. 3. The recommendations made by the NHRC are legally binding on the government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 2 and 3 only

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: NHRC is a statutory body, not a constitutional body, and was established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, not Article 51A.
Statement 2 is correct: NHRC has civil court powers and can act suo motu or on petitions to investigate human rights violations.
Statement 3 is incorrect: NHRC’s recommendations are not legally binding on the government.

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