4.5. Appointment

The Chairperson and members of the NHRC are appointed by the President of India, on the recommendation of a Committee consisting of:

♤ The Prime Minister (Chairperson)

♤ The Home Minister

♤ The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha

♤ The Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha

♤ The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

♤ The Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha