2015 · Q36
The National Human Rights Commission has
- 1a Chairperson who has been a Chief Justice of Supreme Court or a High Court of India.
- 2one member who is or has been a Judge of Supreme Court.
- 3one member who is or has been the Chief Justice of a High Court.
- 4two members to be appointed from amongst persons having knowledge of or practical experience in matters relating to human rights.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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- A1, 2, 3 and 4
- B1, 2 and 3
- C1 and 4
- D2, 3 and 4
Explanation
Under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, as it stood in 2015, the NHRC Chairperson had to be a person who had been Chief Justice of India, so statement 1 is wrong in adding a High Court Chief Justice. Statements 2, 3 and 4 correctly describe the composition: a serving or former Supreme Court judge, a serving or former High Court Chief Justice, and two members with human rights knowledge or experience. Hence 2, 3 and 4 are correct.