Correct option is A
● The Shah Commission of Inquiry was appointed by the Janata Government in 1977.
● It was headed by Justice J.C. Shah, former Chief Justice of India.
● The commission was set up to inquire into the excesses and misuse of power during the Emergency period (1975–1977).
● It examined issues like abuse of authority, violation of civil liberties, and administrative excesses during the Emergency.
● The Emergency was imposed under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution.
● It was declared on 25 June 1975 and lifted in March 1977.
● Fundamental Rights were suspended during the Emergency.
● Press censorship was imposed during this period.
● The Shah Commission submitted multiple reports highlighting misuse of power.
● Babri Masjid demolition (1992) was investigated by the Liberhan Commission.
● Indira Gandhi’s assassination (1984) was investigated by the Thakkar Commission.
● Bombay Riots (1992–93) were investigated by the Srikrishna Commission.