Q. Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
1.The NHRC is a constitutional body established under Article 338 of the Constitution of India.
2.The chairperson must be a retired Chief Justice of India or a judge of the Supreme Court
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- The NHRC is not a constitutional body. It is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, not under Article 338 (which relates to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes).
- One of the key objectives of the NHRC is to look into allegations of human rights excesses independently of the government, thereby reinforcing the government’s commitment to human rights protection.
- The chairperson must be a retired Chief Justice of India or a judge of the Supreme Court.
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