{"id":29479,"date":"2024-09-14T18:39:17","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T13:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=29479"},"modified":"2024-09-14T18:39:19","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T13:09:19","slug":"delay-in-appointment-of-nhrc-chairperson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/14-09-2024\/delay-in-appointment-of-nhrc-chairperson","title":{"rendered":"Delay in Appointment of NHRC Chairperson"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Syllabus :GS 2\/Governance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has been without a full-time chairperson since June 1, 2024, following the retirement of former Supreme Court Justice Arun Mishra.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    About Current Leadership<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Vijayabharathi Sayani is the only full-time member and acting chairperson, handling all responsibilities.\n
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      • The NHRC should have a chairperson and five other full-time members. It is currently operating with only one full-time member out of six required positions and seven ex-officio members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        About National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • It was established on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993, amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • It aligns with the Paris Principles<\/strong>, which were endorsed by the UN General Assembly in 1993.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993<\/strong> was amended in 2019 to allow any Supreme Court judge<\/strong> to head the NHRC<\/strong>, not just retired Chief Justices of India.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Functions and Mandate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Enquire into complaints of human rights violations or negligence by public servants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Study human rights treaties and international instruments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Make recommendations for effective implementation of these treaties to the Government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Promote human rights awareness among the public.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Encourage human rights literacy at both national and international levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Importance\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            • It represents India\u2019s commitment to promoting and protecting human rights<\/strong>, defined in Section 2(1)(d) of the PHRA as rights related to life, liberty, equality, and dignity, guaranteed by the Constitution and enforceable by Indian courts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • It plays an active role in coordinating with other NHRIs<\/strong> of the world to enhance awareness from the perspective of human rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • \u00a0It has also hosted delegations from UN Bodies<\/strong> and other National Human Rights Commissions as well as members of civil society, lawyers and political and social activists from many countries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              Issues and Concerns\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              • The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) has deferred NHRC\u2019s accreditation<\/strong> for the second consecutive year, citing lack of transparency and poor representation.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • It\u00a0 fails to cooperate with civil society, involves police personnel in investigations creating \u201cconflict(s) of interest,\u201d and is unable to respond to escalating human rights violations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • There have been recurring delays in appointing NHRC<\/strong> chairpersons, with significant gaps between the terms of the last four chairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • The Supreme Court is reviewing the Union government’s delay in filling these vacancies, with recent hearings highlighting ongoing concerns about the NHRC’s diminished effectiveness and independence.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Conclusion and Way Forward\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                • The National Human Rights Commission of India remains a vital institution in the country\u2019s human rights landscape.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Its establishment was a significant step towards reinforcing India\u2019s commitment to human rights and justice.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • However, to effectively fulfill its mandate, the NHRC must overcome existing challenges and continue to evolve in response to the dynamic human rights environment.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • By addressing these issues, the NHRC can strengthen its role in protecting human rights and contribute to a more just and equitable society in India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Source: TH<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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