Can the new NHRC Chairman anchor a rudderless vessel?
The 'A' status for the Indian NHRC has been deferred three times, for non-compliance with some of the Paris Principles for human rights bodies.
Published on: 12 Mar 2025,
After the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) remained headless and memberless for months, former Supreme Court judge Justice V Ramasubramanian was appointed as its new Chairperson. Two new members have been appointed along with him.
The Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 (PHRA) mandates the presence and consent of the leader of the opposition party in both houses for appointment of the NHRC Chairperson. The recent appointment process sparked much debate, as the leader of opposition in both houses strongly opposed the appointment of Justice Ramasubramanian.