Suggestions

♤ Funding of NHRC and SHRCs should be made through budgetary allocations. Increase in funds, reduction of operational costs and improving competencies through more specialists.

♤ Its recommendations must be implemented by government in a time bound manner and its reports must be sincerely discussed in legislatures.

♤ Ensure independence and autonomy by providing for Independent recruitment and management of staff.

♤ Allow NHRC to independently investigate complaints against armed forces personnel.

♤ Separate body to investigate cases where police are allegedly involved in human rights violation.

Moreover, it is important that the commission does perceive itself as independent. It should believe that it is not answerable to government but citizens. This changed mindset coupled with tangible reforms will go a long way in ensuring its credibility.