In which one of the following cases, the Supreme Court of India clarified the powers and jurisdiction…
Paramjit Kaur v. State of Punjab clarified the NHRC's role when acting under a reference from the Supreme Court. In that capacity it acted as a special body carrying out the…
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In which one of the following cases, the Supreme Court of India clarified the powers and jurisdiction of NHRC in a case involving flagrant violations of human rights?
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Paramjit Kaur v. State of Punjab clarified the NHRC's role when acting under a reference from the Supreme Court. In that capacity it acted as a special body carrying out the Court's mandate, rather than being confined by the ordinary statutory limitations.
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