A commission of inquiry headed by Justice J.C. Shah called 'Shah Commission of Inquiry' was appointed to inquire into which of the following events?

The correct answer is (A) The proclamation of emergency in 1975

Explanation:
● 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.

Information Booster:
● 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.

Additional Knowledge:
● 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.