4.8. Functions of NHRC

♤ Proactively or reactively inquire into violations of human rights or negligence in the prevention of such violation by a public servant

♤ By leave of the court, to intervene in court proceeding relating to human rights.

♤ Visit any jail or other institution under the control of the State Government, where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or protection, for study of the living conditions of the inmates and make recommendations.

♤ Review the Constitutional or legal safeguards in force for the protection of human rights and recommend measures for their effective implementation.

♤ Review the factors, including acts of terrorism that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights

and recommend appropriate remedial measures.

♤ Study treaties and other international instruments on human rights and make recommendations for their effective implementation.