Kerala State Human Rights Commission

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The KeralaHuman Rights Commission is an autonomous body that came into existence under the provisions ofsub- section (1) of section 21 of the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 (Central Act 10 of ...

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Kerala State Human Rights Commission

The KeralaHuman Rights Commission is an autonomous body that came into existence under the provisions ofsub- section (1) of section 21 of the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 (Central Act 10 of 1994).

State Human Rights Commission &National Human Rights Commissionhas been an important topics for PSC exam over the years. So we tried to include all the important points for the exam.

Basic Facts(15)

Established in
December 11, 1998
Headquarters
Thiruvananthapuram
Total Members
3(Chairman & 2 members)
First Chairman
M.M. Pareeth Pillai
Other Members
Dr. S. Balaraman & T.K. Wilson
Current Chairman
JusticeAlexander Thomas
Other Members
P. MohanaDas & V. K. Beenakumari
CurrentSecretary
Vijayakumar. T
Appointed by
Governor
Term
3 years or till the age of 70 years
Removed by
President of India
Qualifications of the MembersThe following qualifications are required as per sub
section (2) of section 21 of the of Protection of Human Rights Act ,1993 to become a member of KSHRC
Chairman
Retired Chief Justice/ Judge of Kerala High Court.1 Member– Judge of a High Court, or a District Judge in the State with 7 years experience.1 Member – With practical experience in the field of Human Rights
While inquiring into complaints under the Act, Commission shall have all the powers of a civil court trying a suit under C.P.C,1908.(verbatim from www.kshrc.kerala.gov.in)📝 Read More:National Human Rights CommissionRepeated PSC Questions onHuman Rights Commission📝SideNotes:Human Rights Day
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