FORMER SC JUDGE V. RAMASUBRAMANIAN APPOINTED NHRC CHAIRPERSON

GS 2 – POLITY 

• Appointment Date: Announced December 24, 2024.
• Appointed By: President Droupadi Murmu.
• Predecessor: Justice Arun Kumar Mishra (retired on June 1, 2023).

Justice V. Ramasubramanian

• Supreme Court Tenure: September 23, 2019 – June 29, 2023.
• Legal Career: Spans decades, with extensive judicial experience.
• Role at NHRC: Chairperson, continuing public service in the field of human rights.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

• Role:
  • Protects and promotes human rights in India.
  • Investigates complaints of human rights violations.
  • Recommends actions to the government to ensure justice and accountability.

Droupadi Murmu

• Position: President of India.
• Significance: First tribal woman to hold this position.
• Contribution: Promotes diversity in Indian politics.

Impact of Appointment

• Justice Ramasubramanian’s judicial expertise is expected to enhance the NHRC’s effectiveness.
• The new leadership aims to strengthen the commission’s mandate in addressing human rights concerns