It shall inquire into violation of human rights in respect of matters specified in state list and concurrent list. But if NHRC or any other statutory commission has already inquired then the SHRC doesn’t investigate into it. Objectives and duties are same as NHRC.
It has chairman and two members.
Chairman should be retired chief justice of HC and members
should be a serving
or retired judge of HC or district judge with 7 years
experience and a person
of knowledge or practical experience in field of human
rights.
The Chairperson and members of the SHRC are appointed by the Governor, on the recommendation of a committee consisting of:
A sitting judge of HC or sitting district judge can be appointed only after recommendations of CJ of high court. Once the members cease to occupy office they aren’t eligible for any appointment under central or state government. Members are eligible for reappointment subject to age criteria. Term is 70 yrs of age or 5 years.
Removal
is done by president on grounds of bankruptcy, unsound
mind, infirmity of body
or mind, sentenced to imprisonment for a crime, or engages
in paid employment.
He can also be removed for proved misbehaviour or incapacity if SC inquiry finds him guilty. They can resign by writing to governor.
The
commission has the power of a civil court and can take
cognizance of cases if
received within one year of occurrence.
It can recommend compensation to
victim, prosecution of accused. But such recommendations
aren’t binding.
It submits special or annual reports to state legislatures along with action taken on their recommendations and reasons for non acceptance of advice.
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