The People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) is one of the oldest and most prominent human rights organizations in India.
PUCL was founded in 1976 - True. PUCL was formed in 1976 as a response to the violations of civil liberties in India during the Emergency.
It was founded by Jayaprakash Narayanan - True.
Prominent Indian freedom fighter and political leader J.P. Narayanan founded PUCL as a platform to protect civil liberties and democratic rights.
It is a government-appointed body - False. PUCL is an independent, non-governmental organization.
It acts as a civil society watchdog, monitoring government actions and advocating for human rights.
Its role as a human rights defender requires independence from the government.
