The Chairperson of a State Human Rights Commission can only be removed by the:
(A) President
(B) Chief Minister
(C) Home Minister
(D) Governor
(E) Question not attempted
Answer: A
The Chairperson of a State Human Rights Commission can only be removed by the President of India. While the Chairperson is appointed by the Governor of the state, the power to remove them rests with the President, as outlined in the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The President can only remove the Chairperson on the grounds of proved misbehavior or incapacity, after an inquiry conducted by the Supreme Court of India.