Section 29

Application of certain provisions relating to National Human Rights Commission to State Commissions.

The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993

  • Act 10 of 1994
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of States
About this Act

An 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 and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

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    The provisions of sections 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 shall apply to a State Commission and shall have effect, subject to the following modifications, namely:—
         (a) references to "Commission" shall be construed as references to "State Commission";
         (b) in section 10, in sub-section (3), for the word "Secretary-General", the word "Secretary" shall be substituted;
         (c) in section 12, clause (f) shall be omitted;
         (d) in section 17, in clause (i), the words "Central Government or any" shall be omitted.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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