The Effectiveness of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India: Autonomy, Enforcement, and Structural Challenges Introduction The establishment of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in 1993 marked a significant institutional response by the Indian state to global and domestic demands for a formal mechanism to safeguard human rights and dignity. Created under the … Continue reading How effective is the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India in safeguarding and promoting human rights, and what institutional, legal, and political challenges constrain its autonomy and enforcement capacity?