← NHRC, SHRCs and the rights commissionsNational Human Rights CommissionFind a topicSearchNHRC is a statutory commission with specified membershipNHRC appointments follow a recommendation-committee processNHRC investigates rights violations and reviews safeguardsNHRC can compel evidence during inquiriesNHRC recommends relief and can approach constitutional courtsNHRC inquiry reports create a public follow-up processArmed-forces complaints follow a special NHRC procedureNHRC inquiries face statutory time and overlap limitsOther rights bodies participate in specified NHRC functions