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The term of the office of the Chairperson and Members of the NHRC under the Protection of Human Rights…

Section 6 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, as originally enacted, fixed the term of the Chairperson and Members of the NHRC at "5 years from the date on which he…

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The term of the office of the Chairperson and Members of the NHRC under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (as originally enacted) is

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Section 6 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, as originally enacted, fixed the term of the Chairperson and Members of the NHRC at "5 years from the date on which he enters the office or until he attains the age of 70 years whichever is earlier." The term was later reduced to three years by the 2019 amendment.

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