5. During the recent ruling on extra-judicial killings in Manipur, the Supreme court used the expression ‘toothless-tiger’ to refer to the NHRC. Has the NHRC failed in its mandate to counter systematic human rights violations? Critically analyse its working and suggest some measures to improve its effectiveness.

Approach:

♤ Briefly introduce NHRC and major reasons behind calling toothless-tiger.

♤ Discuss the instances where NHRC failed to use its power effectively.

♤ Discuss various aspects of NHRC working along with supporting and opposing arguments and evidences.

♤ List the measures to improve its functioning.