What are the key limitations of the National Human Rights Commission ?

Key Limitations and Weaknesses of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):

• 1. Merely Advisory Nature ('Toothless Tiger'): Recommendations made by NHRC on human rights violations are non-binding on the government; it cannot punish violators or directly award compensation.
• 2. Limited Jurisdiction Over Armed Forces (Section 19): Cannot independently investigate human rights abuses by Central Armed Forces; can only seek reports from the Central Government.
• 3. One-Year Limitation Bar (Section 36(2)): Prohibited from inquiring into complaints filed after one year from the date of the incident.
• 4. Dependence on Government Machinery: Lacks an independent pan-India investigation cadre; relies on state police officers to investigate police excesses.
• 5. Financial and Resource Constraints.