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Justice V. Ramasubramanian Appointed NHRC Chairperson

Shri Justice V. Ramasubramanian, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, on December 21, 2024.

December 31, 2024

Key Points

  • 1Shri Justice V. Ramasubramanian assumed charge as the new Chairperson of the NHRC.
  • 2He was appointed by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt Draupadi Murmu on December 21, 2024.
  • 3Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi and Shri Priyank Kanoongo also joined the Commission as a Member.
  • 4Justice Ramasubramanian highlighted India's ancient tradition of valuing human rights during his address.
  • 5Shri Priyank Kanoongo served as Chairperson of NCPCR for two terms from 2018 to 2024.

Important Terms

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