Chairman NHRC Qualification Explained
The qualification for the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is specified under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
According to the Act, the Chairperson must be someone who:
- Has been, or is qualified to be, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India; OR
- Has been a Chief Justice of a High Court.
Analyzing the given options:
- A Speaker of the Lok Sabha is a legislative role, not directly related to judicial qualifications.
- A Leader of the Opposition is also a political/legislative role.
- The Prime Minister is the head of the executive branch.
- A retired Chief Justice of India meets the criteria, as they have held the highest judicial office and are certainly qualified to be a Supreme Court Judge.
Therefore, the most appropriate qualification among the choices provided for the Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission is a retired Chief Justice of India.
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