The National Human Rights Commission rsquo s public face and guiding force is the Chairperson Consid...........

Indian Polity Human Rights

The National Human Rights Commission’s public face and guiding force is the Chairperson. Consider the following statements in regard to Chairperson:

1) The Chairperson is appointed by the president on the recommendations of a six-member committee.

2) Only a former CJI or a puisne judge of the Supreme Court are considered for the post.

3) The chairman hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 70 years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1&3 only

1&2 only

3 only

All the above

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Explanation:

The Chairperson is appointed by the president on the recommendations of a six-member committee consisting of the prime minister as its head, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, leaders of the Opposition in both the Houses of Parliament and the Central home minister.Only a former CJI and not even a puisne judge of the Supreme Court is considered for the post. Hence statement (2) is wrong.