Consider the following statements with regard to the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993:
- 1. It is mandatory to have at least one woman Member in the National Human Rights Commission having the knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights.
- 2. It is mandatory to have at least three Members in the National Human Rights Commission having the knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights.
- 3. The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities is deemed to be a Member of the National Human Rights Commission for certain purposes only.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1 only
2 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 3
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2024
1. Section 3(2)(d) mandates the appointment of three Members from amongst persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights, and the proviso states that at least one person out of these three Members shall be a woman. Thus, statement 1 is correct.
2. Section 3(2)(d) requires the appointment of exactly three Members with knowledge or experience in human rights. Stating “at least three” is technically correct as three fulfills the condition of being “at least three”. Thus, statement 2 is correct.
3. Section 3(3) lists the Chairpersons of various National Commissions (including the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities) who shall be deemed to be Members of the Commission *for the discharge of functions specified in clauses (b) to (j) of sub-section (1) of section 12*. This means they are members for specific investigative and recommending functions, aligning with the phrase “for certain purposes only”. Thus, statement 3 is correct.