Acts & Rules
Legal framework governing the Nagaland State Human Rights Commission
⚖️ The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
Act No. 10 of 1994 | Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of IndiaAn Act to provide for the constitution of a National Human Rights Commission, State Human Rights Commissions in States and Human Rights Courts for better protection of human rights.
SECTION 2
Definitions
Defines key terms including armed forces, human rights and human rights violation.
SECTION 21
Constitution of State Human Rights Commissions
A State Government may constitute a State Human Rights Commission.
SECTION 23
Terms of Office
Terms of office of Chairperson and Members.
SECTION 28
Functions of State Commissions
Functions include inquiring into complaints and making recommendations.
SECTION 29
Jurisdiction
The State Human Rights Commission may inquire into violation of human rights.
SECTION 36
Bar of Jurisdiction
Limitations on inquiry after expiry of the prescribed period.
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Rules & Regulations
📄 Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006
Amendments to the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993Download →
Amendments to the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993Download →
📄 National Human Rights Commission Regulations, 1994Procedural
regulations that guide SHRC proceduresDownload →
📄 NSHRC (Procedure) Amendment Regulations, 1997Updated procedure for
registering and tracking complaintsDownload →
📄 Nagaland SHRC Procedure RulesState-specific procedural rules for
NSHRC operationsDownload →