Explanation & Key Takeaways: • The " National Human Rights Commission" was formed on 12th October 1993. • The body was given statutory status by the Protection of Human Rights Act,1993. • The objective of the commission is to promote and protect human rights. • Structure of NHRC • The commission consists of a chairman and five whole-time members and Seven deemed members. • A Chairperson, retired Chief Justice of India. • One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court. • One Member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court. • Three Members to be appointed from among persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights. • The statute lays down the qualifications for the appointment of the chairman and members of the commission. • The Chairman and members of NHRC are appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a high-powered committee headed by the Prime Minister. • Its headquarter is in New Delhi. Important Notes: • All the members of NHRC are appointed by the president of India. • The Commission consists of a Chairperson, five full-time Members and seven deemed Members. • The objective of the " Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993" was to protect human beings from violation and providing them all the rights that they deserve. • The first chairperson of NHRC was Justice Ranganath Mishra. • Shri Justice V Ramasubramanian is the current chairperson of NHRC.