Section 4: Appointment of Chairperson and other Members

Q: What does Section 4 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) deal with?

Section 4 PHRA pertains to "Appointment of Chairperson and other Members". It is part of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 4 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) governs appointment of Chairperson and other Members. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 4 PHRA still in force?

Yes, Section 4 of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 4 PHRA?

धारा 4 PHRA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 4 of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Section 4 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) governs appointment of Chairperson and other Members. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 4 PHRA?

Dhara 4 PHRA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 4 of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 4 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) governs appointment of Chairperson and other Members. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 4 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993?

Cite as: "Section 4, The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, § 4 (India).

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(1)

The Chairperson and [the Members] [Substituted by Act 43 of 2006, Section 4, for "other Members " (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).] shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal:

Provided that every appointment under this sub-section shall be made after obtaining the recommendations of a Committee consisting of

(a) the Prime Minister

(b) Speaker of the House of the People (c) Minister in-charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Government of India Member;

(d) Leader of the Opposition in the House of the People(e) Leader of the Opposition in the Council of States Member;

(f) Deputy Chairman of the Council of States Member:

(2)

No appointment of a Chairperson or a Member shall be invalid merely by reason of any [vacancy of any Member in the Committee referred to in the first proviso to sub-section (1)] [Substituted by Act 43 of 2006, Section 4, for "vacancy in the Committee " (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).].