The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission is appointed b

The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission is appointed by the :

President of India.
Prime Minister of India.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India.
Minister-in-charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2022
The correct answer is (A) President of India.
The Chairperson and Members of the National Human Rights Commission are appointed by the President of India. This appointment is made based on the recommendations of a committee comprising the Prime Minister as the Chairperson, the Speaker of the House of the People, the Minister in-charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Leader of the Opposition in the House of the People, the Leader of the Opposition in the Council of States, and such other Member as may be nominated by the President.
While the Prime Minister chairs the recommendation committee, the formal appointment is made by the President, who is the head of the state. This multi-member committee structure aims to ensure transparency and impartiality in the appointment process for such a crucial body.