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Former Justice V. Ramasubramanian Appointed as NHRC Chairperson.

Appointment | Dated: 31 Dec 2024

In December 2024, President of India, Droupadi Murmu, appointed former Supreme Court (SC) Justice V. Ramasubramanian as the 9th Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for a three-year term, set to conclude in December 2027.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Justice V. Ramasubramanian succeeds Justice (Retired) Arun Kumar Mishra, whose tenure ended on June 1, 2024. Since then, the NHRC has been operating under Acting Chairperson Vijaya Bharati Sayani.
  • - The President also appointed child rights activist Priyank Kanoongo and retired Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi as NHRC members.
  • - A former Chief Justice of India (CJI) or a retired judge of the top court is appointed as NHRC chairperson by the President, based on the recommendation of the selection committee.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Justice V. Ramasubramanian is a renowned Tamil scholar and a skilled judgment writer. He joined the Bar in 1983 and practiced for about 23 years in the High Court of Madras.
  • (ii) He served in various courts, including as Chief Justice (CJ) of Himachal Pradesh (HP) High Court and a Supreme Court (SC) judge from 2019 to 2023. He delivered 102 key judgments on significant issues such as demonetization and bribery.
  • (iii) The NHRC, established in 1993 as a statutory body, is responsible for protecting and promoting human rights.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was recently appointed as the 9th Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)?

Correct Answer: V. Ramasubramanian

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