- Formation: NHRC of India is an independent statutory body established on 12 October 1993 as per provisions of Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
- Duty: It is the watchdog of human rights in the country.
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Composition: It is a multi-member body consisting of a chairperson, five full-time Members, and seven deemed Members.
- Appointment: The chairman and members are appointed by the President on the recommendations of a six-member committee consisting of
- The Prime Minister as its head
- The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
- leaders of the Opposition in both the Houses of Parliament
- the Union Home Minister.
- Tenure – 3 years / 70 years
- Removal -They can be removed only on the charges of proved misbehavior or incapacity, if proved by an inquiry conducted by a Supreme Court Judge.