Bihar Human rights Commission
Bihar Human Rights Commission was established on 3 January 2000 by Notification No. 207. The Commission became functional by notification No. 6896 on 25 January 2008 with appointment of the first chairperson, Justice S. N. Jha former Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Rajasthan High Court along with Justice Rajendra Prasad, a former Judge of the Patna High Court and R. R. Prasad, a former Director General of Police, Bihar as supporting members of the commission. Functions. According to TPHRA, 1993 (with amendment act 2006), The commission is entitled to perform any of the following  functions: It is clarified that though the commission has the power to inquire in violation of human rights (or instigation thereof) by a public servant. Instances where the human rights are violated by a private citizen, the commission can intervene if there is failure or negligence on the part of a public servant to prevent any such violation.