Question

Who was the first Chairperson of the Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC)?

• A. Justice Alexander Thomas
• B. K Byjunath
• C. Justice M.M. Pareed Pillay
• D. T.K. Wilson

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Justice M.M. Pareed Pillay

• The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (KSHRC) was constituted on 11 December 1998 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993

• The first commission was appointed by the Governor of Kerala, as per the provisions of the Act:

• The first Chairperson: Justice M.M. Pareed Pillay (Retired Chief Justice, High Court of Kerala)
  Members:
  Dr. S. Balaraman
  Shri T.K. Wilson

• Current : Mr. Justice Alexander Thomas (Chairperson),

• K Byjunath (Member), V Geetha (Member)