Multiple choice

According to Naitonal Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairperson?

  1. Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court

  2. Any serving Judge of the High Court

  3. Only a retired Chief Justice of India

  4. Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court
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Explanation

According NHRC Act 1993, only a retired CJI can become chairperson of NHRC, appointed by President on the recommendation of a committee comprising of PM, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Home Minister, Leader of Opposition of both Sabha, Home Minister, Leader of Opposition of both Houses of Parliament and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

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