1 National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
Autonomous body that enquires into human rights abuses and recommends remedial measures; based in New Delhi; has all the powers of a civil court, and its own investigation teams; acts in cases of failure to take action, illegal arrest etc
Commissions Human Rights
2 Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC)
Body set up by the Punjab government to protect human rights; based in Chandigarh; chaired by a retired high court judge
Human Rights
3 People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL)
Organisation in Delhi for civil liberties & human rights, born out of People's Union for Civil Liberties & Democratic Rights founded by politician Jaya Prakash Narayan; conducts annual JP Memorial Lecture, & publishes journal (PUCL Bulletin)
Non-Governmental Organisations Human Rights