Question

The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 does not provide for the establishment of which of the following institutions for better protection of human rights?

• A. Human Rights Courts
• B. National Human Rights Commission
• C. State Human Rights Council
• D. State Human Rights Commission

Hint:

The Protection of Human Rights Act sets up Commissions (National and State) and Courts (Human Rights Courts). The term "Council" is not used for this purpose in the Act.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understand the framework of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
This Act provides a comprehensive structure for the promotion and protection of human rights in India.

Step 2: Identify the institutions established by the Act.
The Act provides for the establishment of the following key bodies:
A National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) at the central level (Section 3).

A State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) in each state (Section 21).

Human Rights Courts in each district for speedy trial of human rights violation cases (Section 30).

Step 3: Identify the institution NOT mentioned in the Act.
The term "State Human Rights Council" is not used in the Act.
The Act establishes "Commissions" at the national and state levels, and "Courts" at the district level.
Therefore, a "State Human Rights Council" is not an institution provided for under this law.