Consider the following organizations/bodies in India:The National Commission for Backward ClassesThe

Question

Consider the following organizations/bodies in India:The National Commission for Backward ClassesThe National Human Rights CommissionThe National Law CommissionThe National Consumer Disputes Redressal CommissionHow many of the above are constitutional bodies?

Accepted Answer

The National Commission for Backward Classes is a constitutional body. It was established through a Constitution (Amendment) Act, 2018 (also called 102nd Amendment Act, 2018). This amendment act in the constitution to make it a constitutional body under Article 338B of the Indian Constitution. Hence option 1 is correct.The National Human Rights Commission: It is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Hence option 2 is not correct.National Law Commission: The Law Commission of India is an executive body whose chief function is legal reforms in the country. Hence option 3 is not correct.The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission was established in 1988 under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. It is a quasi-judicial body and statutory in nature. Hence option 4 is not correct.Source: Laxmikanth