Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 provides which of the following powers to Human Rights Commission…
Section 14 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is headed "Investigation". It allows the Commission, for conducting any investigation pertaining to an inquiry, to use…
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Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 provides which of the following powers to Human Rights Commission under Section 14 of the Act ?
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Correct answer C
Section 14 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is headed "Investigation". It allows the Commission, for conducting any investigation pertaining to an inquiry, to use the services of any officer or investigation agency of the Central or a State Government.
The powers relating to inquiries, such as those of a civil court to summon witnesses, are in section 13. The Commission does not conduct trials.
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