Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission

Functions

• Autonomously investigate on a petition filed by a victim or any person on his/her behalf as a complaint of
• Get involved in any proceeding under allegation or violation of human right pending before a court with the approval of that court.
• Inspect living conditions of the inmates in any jail or any other institution under the control of the State Government where persons are detained or lodged for purposes of treatment, reformation or protection.
• Review the safeguards provided in the constitution or any other law for the time it is in force to ensure the protection of human rights
• Review the factors that inhibit the enjoyment of human rights
• Undertake and promote research and awareness programs in the field of human right
• Promote human right awareness through literacy campaigns, publications, seminars etc for the protection and safeguards available under human rights practices.
• Encourage involvement of Non-Government Organizations and individuals for expansion work in the field of human rights awareness.
• Perform any other functions that may be considered necessary for the promotion of human rights.