Art. 252 · Part 25
NHRC
राष्ट्रिय मानव अधिकार आयोग
Original Text
There shall be a National Human Rights Commission to promote and protect human rights. 5 members including Chairperson, 6-year term, constitutional appointments.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
The NHRC investigates human rights abuses - torture, unlawful detention, disappearances, discrimination. They can summon officials, inspect detention centers, and make binding recommendations for compensation to victims. Critically, they are investigating the September 2025 protest killings.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
राष्ट्रिय मानव अधिकार आयोगले मानव अधिकार उल्लंघनको अनुसन्धान गर्छ र सिफारिस गर्छ।
✅ Strengths
Constitutional protection enables investigation of government abuses.
⚠️ Concerns
NHRC recommendations are frequently ignored - no direct enforcement power.