Q. Consider the following statement with regards to the recent amendments in the Protection of the Human Rights Act
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A
1 only
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B
2 only
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C
Both 1 and 2
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D
Neither 1 nor 2
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Solution
The correct option is B 2 only
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Chairperson of the NHRC can be either a retired Chief Justice of India or a retired judge of the Supreme Court. Before the amendment, only a retired CJI could have been the chairperson of the NHRC.
Statement 2 is correct. The term of the office has been reduced to 3 years from 5 years or 70 years whichever is earlier.