Lenin Raghuvanshi, human rights activist and founding member of PVCHR, told Newslaundry that not having permanent chairpersons was a reflection of the state’s priorities. “Human rights are not on the agenda of many state governments, so they don’t prioritise appointing chairpersons,” he said. “Labour laws and rights of the poor and marginalised get compromised because of this. The system in state commissions is also very opaque, and it is almost impossible to get to know about the cases pending before the court.”
“Human rights violations as well as awareness of rights are increasing, so people are filing more cases. But without a full strength in commission, the burden increases on the remaining members,” he said. “Human rights commissions work as courts of the poor and can provide immediate relief to those in need of justice.”
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