Any sitting judge of the Supreme Court
Any retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Retired Chief Justice of any High Court
Any person appointed by the President
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
The correct answer is (b), Any retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a statutory body established by the Parliament of India on 28 January 1993. The NHRC is an independent body that is mandated to protect and promote human rights in India. The NHRC has the power to inquire into complaints of human rights violations and to recommend appropriate action to the government.
The Chairman of the NHRC is appointed by the President of India. The Chairman must be a person who has held the office of Chief Justice of India or who has been a judge of the Supreme Court for at least five years.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option (a) is incorrect because a sitting judge of the Supreme Court cannot be appointed as the Chairman of the NHRC.
- Option (c) is incorrect because a retired Chief Justice of any High Court cannot be appointed as the Chairman of the NHRC.
- Option (d) is incorrect because the President of India cannot appoint any person as the Chairman of the NHRC. The Chairman must be a person who has held the office of Chief Justice of India or who has been a judge of the Supreme Court for at least five years.