Indian Polity · Polity
Select the incorrect statement regarding the changes introduced by The Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019:
- 1It increased the term of office for the Chairperson and members of the NHRC from 5 years to 7 years.✓
- 2It provided that a person who has been a Judge of a High Court is also eligible to be appointed as Chairperson of a State Human Rights Commission.
- 3It provided that a person who has been a Judge of the Supreme Court (other than Chief Justice) is also eligible to be appointed as Chairperson of the NHRC.
- 4It increased the number of members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) who have knowledge of human rights from two to three.
Correct answer
It increased the term of office for the Chairperson and members of the NHRC from 5 years to 7 years.
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