Human Rights Commission Constituted, Building Allotment And Appointment Process Underway: Mizoram Govt Tells High Court

The Gauhati High Court directed the Mizoram government to establish the State Human Rights Commission, emphasizing its necessity to uphold human rights in the region. The directive came in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) highlighting the state’s failure to constitute the Commission, despite statutory obligations under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The court stressed that the absence of such a body hampers effective redressal mechanisms for human rights violations. It also observed that the state's delay in constituting the Commission denies citizens access to a vital institution for protection against abuse. The judgment reinforces the importance of timely implementation of statutory mandates and bridges administrative gaps. The court emphasized the indispensable role of human rights commissions in fostering accountability and safeguarding citizens' fundamental rights.