4.11. Weaknesses of NHRC

♤ In the process of selection of the members of the Commission, the Chairman is not consulted.

♤ it does not have powers to investigate armed forces, BSF or any other paramilitary forces.

♤ NHRC is only an investigative and recommendatory body. It does not have power of prosecution.

♤ It is dependent on the Government for manpower and money. The Central Government shall pay to the Commission by way of grants such sums of money as it may consider fit.