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Celebration of

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY - 2024

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Celebration of

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY - 2024

About Us
Celebration of

HUMAN RIGHTS DAY - 2024

About Us
Welcome to

KERALA STATE
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

About Us
Welcome to

KERALA STATE
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

About Us
Welcome to

KERALA STATE
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

About Us
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Miss. V Geetha joins as Member of the Commission with effect from 24-01-2025

The winners of the Essay Writing Competition on “Human Rights Perspectives on the Prisoner’s Right to Dignity” held in connection with the Human Rights Day Celebrations, 2024 Published - Click to View

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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 Thomas
Shri. Justice Alexander ThomasHon'ble Chairperson
Sri. K. Byjunath
Sri. K. ByjunathHon'ble Judicial Member
Ms. V Geetha
Ms. V GeethaHon'ble Member
Smt. Suchithra K. R.
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

ENCOURAGE THE EFFORTS OF NON- GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS & MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES   

To encourage the efforts of non-governmental organizations and institutions working in the field of human rights; AND
such other functions as it may consider necessary for the promotion of human rights.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are human rights defined in the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 ?

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 ?

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.