SHORT ANSWER:
State Human Rights Commissions are established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
DETAILS:
- Each state in India can establish a Human Rights Commission to promote and protect human rights.
- The commission consists of a chairperson and members appointed by the state government.
- The chairperson must be a retired Chief Justice of a High Court or a person with knowledge and experience in human rights.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Not applicable as this pertains to the establishment of a commission.
SOURCE:
- Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
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