According to the National Human Rights Commission Act 1993 who amongst the following can be its Chai...........

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According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993 who amongst the following can be its Chairman?

Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court

Any serving Judge of the High Court

Only a retired Chief Justice of India

Only a retired Chief Justice of High Court

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Explanation:

The NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) consists of:

1. A Chairperson, should be retired Chief Justice of India
2. One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India
3. One Member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court
4. Two Members to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights

In addition, the Chairpersons of four National Commissions of ( 1.Minorities 2.SC and ST 3.Women) serve as ex officio members.
Also 1.The sitting Judge of the Supreme Court or sitting Chief Justice of any HIgh Court can be appointed only after the consultation with the Chief Justice of Supreme Court only.
2. An amendment in 2006 has provided that Chairperson of National Commission for SC and National Commission for ST shall be deemed to be members of NHRC.