National Human Rights Commission: an Assessment (A Study of Its Working From 1994 to 1999) [Hardcover]

Language: English. About The Book: In a democratic polity, protection and promotion of Human Rights is of utmost importance. Though Human Rights are universally acknowledged rights and with the internationalisation of these rights, several international mechanisms are available for their implementation. However, the ultimate responsibility for the effective implementation of these rights lies with the state. Therefore, the National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) play a significant role in the protection & promotion of Human Rights at the ground level. India's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is one such institution. This book deals with an insightful study of the working of the National Human Rights Commission particularly during the period of its initiation and assesses its role in the protection and promotion of Human Rights in India. About The Author: Dr. Pinki Gautam is presently working as an Assistant Professor in Political Science at Ch. C.S.S.D.S (PG) College, Iglas, District Aligarh. She has participated in several National & International seminars and conferences. She has also published research papers and articles in research journals and magazines. CONTENTS: Preface 9 1. Introduction 13 Internationalisation of Human Rights UN Human Rights Bodies Commission on Human Rights Commission on the Status of Women Subcommission on the Prevention of Discrimination and the Protection of Minorities Centre for Human Rights High Commissioner for Human Rights International Human Rights Implementation Mechanisms Regional Human Rights Systems European Human Rights System InterAmerican Human Rights System African Human Rights System National Human Rights System. 2. Institutionalisation of Human Rights : Making 35 of the NHRC Evolution of the NHRCs Conceptual Meaning of National Human Rights Institutions Nomenclature of NHRCs NHRCsThe Global Scenario Establishment of The NHRC in India. 3. Organisation, Powers and Functions of the NHRC57 Definition of the Term Human Rights Composition of the NHRC Procedure of Appointment of Chairperson and Other Members Removal of a Member of The NHRC Terms of Appointment and Service of the Members and Chairperson Officers and Other Staff of the Commission Functions of the NHRC Protective Functions Monitoring Functions Advisory Functions Educational and Educative Functions Promotional Functions Powers of the NHRC Investigative Powers Investigation Procedure Investigative Powers with Respect to Armed Forces Annual and Special Reports of the NHRC Complaints Handling Procedure Jurisdiction of the NHRC NHRC and State Human Rights Commissions NHRC and Human Rights Courts NHRC and the Supreme Court Financial Autonomy of the NHRC Organisational Structure of the Secretariat Organisation of NHRC's Secretariat and its Working Secretary General of the NHRC Administrative Division General Administration Section Accounts Section Hindi Section Investigation Division Legal or Law Division Information and Public Relation Division Research Division Library Computer Cell. 4. Role of the NHRC in the Protection of Human Rights 103 Priority Areas of the NHRC Custodial Violence Terrorism, Insurgency and Militancy Administration of Criminal Justice System Rights of Vulnerable Groups Women Children Scheduled Castes /Tribes or Dalits Minorities Rights of Disabled Persons Rights of the Mentally III Persons Right to Freedom of Press, Expression and Association Other Category of Rights Right to Food Right to Health Right to Education Right to Development Rights of AIDS Victims Rights of the Aged Persons Rights of the Cyclone Affected People Economic Rights Rights of the Refugees Reviewing the Existing International and National Legislation. 5. Role of the NHRC in the Promotion of Human Rights 133 Human Rights Literacy and Awareness Mobilisation of Educational System Huma. …