SHORT ANSWER:
State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) operate at the state level, while the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) operates at the national level.
DETAILS:
- NHRC deals with human rights violations across India and has a broader jurisdiction.
- SHRCs focus on human rights issues specific to their respective states.
- NHRC can intervene in cases of human rights violations by state authorities, while SHRCs handle complaints against state government actions.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- NHRC and SHRCs can recommend actions but do not have the power to enforce laws.
SOURCE:
- Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
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