According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?
[ A ] Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court
[ B ] Any serving Judge of the High Court
[ C ] Only a retired Chief Justice of India
[ D ] Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court
Answer : Option C
Explanation :
According to NHRC Act 1993, only a retired CJI can become chairman of NHRC, appoi nted by Presi dent on the recommendati on of a commi t tee comprising of PM, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Home Minister, Leader of Opposition of both Houses of Parl i ament and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha.