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Revision note: National and State Human Rights Commissions

  • PHRA 1993; NHRC set up 12 Oct 1993; Paris Principles
  • Chairperson: ex-CJI or SC judge (2019 Amdt); members incl. a woman; 7 ex-officio commission heads
  • Appointment: President on committee of PM, Speaker, RS Deputy Chairman, 2 LoPs, Home Minister
  • Term 3 years/70; re-appointment allowed; removal by President (misbehaviour after SC inquiry)
  • Civil court powers; recommendations not binding; 1-year limit; armed forces – only seek report
  • SHRC: Governor appoints (CM-led committee), President removes; Human Rights Courts in districts
Revision card summarising National and State Human Rights Commissions
One-page visual summary of the key points to revise.

Source: https://upscprep.in/upsc/gs2/statutory-regulatory-and-quasi-judicial-bodies/national-and-state-human-rights-commissions/ · UPSCPrep.in

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