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Answer the following after group discussion:

The National Human Rights Commission is the watchdog of human rights. Substantiate.


The National Human Rights Commission was established in 1993 as a statutory body. The body is responsible for the promotion and protection of Human Rights in India. It consists of a chairman, four members, and four ex-officio members and all of them are elected by President of India for the duration of 5 years or attainment of 70 years of age, whichever is earlier. As it is a statutory body, it works without any interference and prejudice for protecting the human rights of citizens. This explains that it is a protector of Human Rights.


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