The 2019 amendment significantly altered the composition and terms of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs).
With reference to the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019, consider the following statements about National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): I. Judge of the Supreme Court can now be appointed as Chairperson of the Commission. II. Term of the Chairperson and members shall be three years. III. Chairperson and members shall be eligible for re-appointment. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023 · Topic: Lokpal and Important Commissions (National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and State Human Rights Commissions (SHRC))
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