Justice V. Ramasubramanian Appointed NHRC Chairperson

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. President Murmu appointed former Justice V. Ramasubramanian as NHRC chairperson.
2. The appointment follows the conclusion of former Justice Arun Kumar Mishra’s tenure.
3. Vijaya Bharathi Sayani served as the acting chairperson after Mishra’s retirement.
4. Justice DY Chandrachud denied reports of being considered for NHRC chief.
5. A high-level panel led by Prime Minister Modi made the decision.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Justice V. Ramasubramanian Appointed NHRC Chairperson

President Droupadi Murmu appointed former Supreme Court Judge V. Ramasubramanian as the chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday. This appointment comes months after former Supreme Court Justice Arun Kumar Mishra concluded his tenure as NHRC chairperson on June 1.

Previous Chair and Acting Chairperson

Following Mishra’s retirement, Vijaya Bharathi Sayani became the acting chairperson of the NHRC. Former Chief Justices HL Dattu and KG Balakrishnan have previously served as NHRC chiefs.

Refutation of Media Reports

On December 20, former Chief Justice DY Chandrachud dismissed media reports claiming that his name was being considered for the post of NHRC Chief. Speaking with news agency PTI, he stated, “This is untrue. Presently, I am enjoying my retired life.”

High-Level Panel Meeting

Earlier this month, a high-level panel led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a meeting to select the next chairperson of the NHRC. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party leader Rahul Gandhi attended the meeting as leaders of the opposition in Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, respectively.

Key Takeaways to Remember

1. President Murmu appointed Justice V. Ramasubramanian as NHRC chairperson.
2. The appointment follows the conclusion of former Justice Arun Kumar Mishra’s tenure.
3. Justice DY Chandrachud dismissed reports of being considered for NHRC chief.
4. A high-level panel led by Prime Minister Modi made the decision.
5. The position of NHRC chairperson is a significant appointment.

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