State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) — KSLU Hr Notes
State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs)
PHRA allows State Governments to establish SHRCs under S.21. The Chairperson is a retired Chief Justice of a High Court.
| Feature | NHRC | SHRC |
|---|---|---|
| Established by | Central Government | State Government |
| Chairperson | Retired CJI | Retired Chief Justice of HC |
| Jurisdiction | Central + State matters | State matters only |
| Overlap | If NHRC takes up, SHRC cannot | SHRC transfers to NHRC if needed |