Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission?
(A) He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
(B) He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court Judge
(C) He/She has to be a serving/retired Chief Justice of a High Court
(D) He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist
Correct Answer : He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
Question Asked : SSC CAPFs (CPO) SI & ASI, Delhi Police SI Exam 2016
Explanation : According to the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, under which the national and state human rights commissions are constituted, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson has to be a former Chief Justice of India (CJI). NHRC is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and four members.
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