NHRC: Life, liberty and dignity under Protection of Human Rights Act 1993
(NHRC): It ensures the protection of rights related to life, liberty, equality, and dignity of individuals. Rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution and international covenants enforceable by Indian courts. Established on 12th October 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993. Amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006, and Human Rights Amendment Act,2019. Established in conformity with the Paris Principles, adopted for promoting and protecting human rights. Composition The Commission consists of a chairperson, five full-time Members and seven deemed Members. Chairman is a former Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court judge. Appointment and Tenure: Chairman and members appointed by the President on the recommendations of a six-member committee. The committee consists of the Prime Minister, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, leaders of the Opposition in both Houses of parliament and union HM min