Section 6: [ Term of office of Chairperson and Members. [Substituted by Act 43 of 2006, Section 6, for Section 6 (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).]

Q: What does Section 6 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) deal with?

Section 6 PHRA pertains to "[ Term of office of Chairperson and Members. [Substituted by Act 43 of 2006, Section 6, for Section 6 (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).]". It is part of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 6 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) governs [ Term of office of Chairperson and Members. [Substituted by Act 43 of 2006, Section 6, for Section 6 (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 6 PHRA still in force?

Yes, Section 6 of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 6 PHRA?

धारा 6 PHRA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 6 of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Section 6 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) governs [ Term of office of Chairperson and Members. [Substituted by Act 43 of 2006, Section 6, for Section 6 (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 6 PHRA?

Dhara 6 PHRA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 6 of the The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 6 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA) governs [ Term of office of Chairperson and Members. [Substituted by Act 43 of 2006, Section 6, for Section 6 (w.e.f. 23.11.2006).]. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 6 of The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993?

Cite as: "Section 6, 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, § 6 (India).

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(1)

A person appointed as Chairperson shall hold office for a term of [three years] from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier [and shall be eligible for re-appointment] [Inserted by Act No. 19 of 2019, dated 27.7.2019.].

(2)

A person appointed as a Member shall hold office for a term of [three years] [Substituted 'five years' by Act No. 19 of 2019, dated 27.7.2019.] from the date on which he enters upon his office and shall be eligible for re-appointment [***] [Omitted 'for another term of five years' by Act No. 19 of 2019, dated 27.7.2019.]:

Provided that no Member shall hold office after he has attained the age of seventy years.

(3)

On ceasing to hold office, a Chairperson or a Member shall be ineligible for further employment under the Government of India or under the Government of any State.]