Question Q.15GS2GS2

The NHRC must not only be a watchdog, but also a beacon of hope for the marginalized and oppressed. In this context discuss the role and mandate of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India. How does the composition and functioning of the NHRC affect its independence and effectiveness?

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NHRC failed to receive accreditation from global rights watchdog GANHRI - losing it is poor light. Role and Mandate of NHRC: (1) Human rights violations to be scrutinised (2) LIS ropes in federal trail (3) To direct investigate agencies to complete investigations and file report before it Lyports but own before Parliament (3) Require compliance reports from state concerning violations (4) Specific powers over conduct of prisons/intimidates etc

Mandate → Ministry interest of disempowered/marginalised ensuring human dignity is maintained While revising accreditation GANHRI referred to the following: (1) Composition: A Chairman appointed by a committee ostensibly serving ruling party interests B Presence of retired police officers in the commission C Lack of representation among marginalised classe CF SC member lacking d Watering down strained requirement to be appointment as member through NHRC Amendment 2019 (2) Functioning: without quorum → selective intervention in cases published body

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AIR 12024

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Constitutional Posts and Bodies - Appointment, Powers, Functions and Responsibilities

National Human Rights Commission

NHRC mandate and composition

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A private company is known for its efficiency, transparency and employee welfare. The company though owned by a private individual has a cooperative character where employees feel a sense of ownership. The company employs nearly 700 personnel and they have voluntarily decided not to form a union. One day suddenly in the morning, about 40 men belonging to a political party gate-crashed into the factory demanding jobs in the factory. They threatened the management and employees, and also used foul language. The employees feel demoralized. It was clear that those people who gate-crashed wanted to be on the payroll of the company as well as continue as the volunteers/members of the party. The company maintains high standards in integrity and does not extend favours to civil administration that also includes law enforcement agency. Such incidents occur in public sector also. (a) Assume you are the CEO of the company. What would you do to diffuse the volatile situation on the date of gate-crashing with the violent mob sitting inside the company premises? (b) What could be the long-term solution to the issue discussed in the case? (c) Every solution/action that you suggest will have a positive and a negative impact on you (as CEO), the employees and the performance of the employees. Analyze the consequences of each of your suggested actions.

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