SHORT ANSWER:
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) protects and promotes human rights in India.
DETAILS:
- It investigates complaints of human rights violations.
- It promotes awareness of human rights through education and outreach.
- It reviews existing laws and recommends measures for their effective implementation.
- It conducts research and makes recommendations to the government on human rights issues.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The NHRC can recommend action against violators but does not have the power to enforce laws.
SOURCE:
- Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
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