The President can also remove the chairman or any member of the National Human Rights Commission on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

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NHRC is a statutory body constituted in 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It consists of a Chairman, four members and four ex-officio members. The chairman and members hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier. The president can remove the chairman or any member from the office on grounds of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.

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