V. Ramasubramanian Appointed as New NHRC Chairperson
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Appointment of Chairperson | V. Ramasubramanian appointed as NHRC Chairperson on December 23, 2024. |
| Previous Chairperson | Justice (retd) Arun Kumar Mishra served from June 2021 to June 2024. |
| Acting Chairperson | Vijaya Bharathi Sayani led NHRC during the vacancy. |
| Appointment Process | High-powered committee led by PM Modi selected the new Chairperson. |
| New NHRC Members | Priyank Kanoongo and Justice (retd) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi appointed. |
| Ramasubramanian's Judicial Career | Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh HC; Supreme Court judge from 2019 to 2023. |
| Judicial Contributions | Authored 102 judgments, including rulings on demonetization and bribery. |