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Kerala State
Human Rights Commission
The Kerala State Human Right Commission have been constituted on 11-December -1998 as per sub- section (1) of section 21 of the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993(Central Act 10 of 1994), to exercise the powers conferred upon and to perform the functions assigned to a State Commission under the chapter V of the said Act. Accordingly the Governor of Kerala has pleased to appoint the first commission consists of Mr. Justice M.M.Pareed Pillai Chief Justice, High court of Kerala(Retd.) as Chairperson and Dr. S. Balaraman and Shri. T.K Wilson as Members vide S.R.O no 1066/1998 dated 11-12-98.
Shri. Justice Alexander ThomasHon'ble Chairperson
Sri. K. ByjunathHon'ble Judicial Member
Ms. V GeethaHon'ble Member
Smt. Suchithra K. R.Secretary
Meet our services
know our Services under the Protection of
Human Rights Act, 1993
INQUIRY AND INTERVENTION
To inquire, suo motu or on a petition presented
to it by a victim or any person
on his behalf or on a direction or order of any
court, into complaint of-
(i) violation of human rights or abetment
thereof; or
(ii) negligence in the prevention of such
violation, by a public servant; AND Read More
To intervene in any proceeding involving any
allegation of violation of human rights pending
before a Court with the approval of such Court
VISITS AND REVIEW
To visit, any jail or other institution under the
control of the State Government, for the study of
the living conditions of the inmates thereof and
make recommendations thereon to the
Government; AND Read More
To review the safeguards provided by or under the
Constitution or any law for the time being in force
for the protection of human rights and recommend
measures for their effective implementation; and
also to review factors, including acts of terrorism,
that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights and
recommend appropriate remedial measures
STUDY, PROMOTION OF RESEARCH AND SPREAD OF HUMAN RIGHTS LITERACY
TO study treaties and other international
instruments on human rights and make
recommendations for their effective
implementation; AND
to undertake and promote research in the field of
human rights; AND Read More
to spread human rights literacy among various
sections of society and promote awareness of the
safeguards available for the protection of these
rights through publications, the media, seminars
and other available means.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are human rights defined in the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 ?
In terms of Section 2 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (hereafter referred to as 'the Act'), "human rights" means the rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity of the individual guaranteed under the Constitution or embodied in the International Covenants and enforceable by courts in India.
Does the Commission have its own investigation team ?
Yes, the Commission has its own investigating staff headed by a Inspector General of Police for investigation into complaints of human rights violations.
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