Nilabati Behera v. State of Orissa
(1993) 2 SCC 746 · Supreme Court of India
Public-law compensation is a remedy for constitutional-tort violations of human rights.
Unit II · Human Rights Law
Definitions, constitution and functions of the NHRC
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 | 2(1)(d) | Human rights |
| Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 | 3 | Constitution of the National Human Rights Commission |
| Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 | 12 | Functions of the Commission |
| Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 | 13 | Powers relating to inquiries |
Landmark cases
D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal
(1997) 1 SCC 416 · Supreme Court of India
Custodial violence is a failure of the State's human-rights obligation; detailed arrest guidelines were laid down.