It cannot be denied the humongous magnitude of human right violations occur in India. The world’s largest democracy is beleaguered by extensive violations. Some major issues are taken up by NHRC. These are mentioned below:

1.Custodial Torture

2.Right to Work and Labour Rights

3.Extrajudicial Killings

4.Arbitrary Arrest and Detention

5.Excessive Powers of the Armed Forces and the Police

6.Sexual Violence

7.Conflict Induced Internal Displacement

8.Child Labour

9.Manual Scavenging

10.Violence and discrimination against Women, Children

11.Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Rights

12.Problems faced by Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, Religious Minorities, Persons with Disabilities