Terming the recent alleged recruitment of children by Maoists a 'gross violation of human rights', the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued notices to top government and police officials of Jharkhand asking for a report within two weeks.
✪ National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India, a statutory body established in 1993, under the provisions of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (TPHRA).
✪ The NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) consists of:
★ A Chairperson, should be retired Chief Justice of India
★ One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India
★ One Member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court
★ Two Members to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights
★ In addition, the Chairpersons of four National Commissions of SC, ST & Women, serve as ex officio members.
★ The current chairman of the NHRC is Justice H.L. Dattu.
✪ National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India, a statutory body established in 1993, under the provisions of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (TPHRA).
✪ The NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) consists of:
★ A Chairperson, should be retired Chief Justice of India
★ One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India
★ One Member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court
★ Two Members to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights
★ In addition, the Chairpersons of four National Commissions of SC, ST & Women, serve as ex officio members.
★ The current chairman of the NHRC is Justice H.L. Dattu.
