The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission is appointed by the :

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) President of India

Explanation:

The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is appointed by the President of India based on the recommendation of a six-member committee.

Information Booster:

The current chairman of the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) is Shri Justice V. Ramasubramanian.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) – Overview

• Established: October 12, 1993
• Legal Basis: Under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
• Nature: Independent statutory body
• Purpose: Acts as the guardian of human rights related to life, liberty, equality, and dignity as guaranteed by the Constitution of India and international covenants like the Paris Principles.

NHRC Composition:

The Commission comprises:

Full-Time Members:

• Chairperson – Must be a retired Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court judge.
• Other Members – Includes:
• A serving or retired Supreme Court judge
• A serving or retired Chief Justice of a High Court
• Three experts in human rights (at least one woman)

Ex-Officio Members (7):

Chairpersons of the following National Commissions:

1.       Scheduled Castes (SC)

2.       Scheduled Tribes (ST)

3.       Minorities

4.       Women

5.       Backward Classes

6.       Child Rights

7.       Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities

NHRC Appointment Process

• Appointed by: President of India
• Based ona  recommendation by a 6-member committee headed by the Prime Minister

Committee Includes:

• Prime Minister (Chairperson)
• Speaker of Lok Sabha
• Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
• Leaders of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
• Union Home Minister

Note: For appointing serving judges of the SC/HC, consultation with the Chief Justice of India is mandatory.