4.4. Composition of NHRC

Post the 2019 Amendment Act, the NHRC consists of: The Chairman and Four members (excluding the ex-officio members)

♤ A Chairperson, who has been a Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court.

♤ One member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India, or, One member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court.

♤ Three Members, out of which at least one shall be a woman to be appointed from amongst persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in, matters relating to human rights.

♤ In addition, the Chairpersons of National Commissions viz., National Commission for Scheduled Castes, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, National Commission for Women, National Commission for Minorities, National Commission for Backward Classes, National Commission for Protection of Child Rights; and the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities serve as ex officio members.