Chapter - 3 NHRC : ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS 3.1 The NHRC was established on 12 October 1993. Its Statute is contained in the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 as amended vide the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006. The constitution of NHRC is in conformity with the Paris Principles that were adopted at the first International Workshop on National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights organized in Paris in October 1991, and endorsed by the General Assembly of the United Nations in Resolution 48/134 of 20 December 1993. The Commission is an embodiment of India’s concern for the promotion and protection of human rights. Composition 3.2 The Commission comprises a Chairperson, four full-time Members and four deemed Members. The Statute lays down high qualifications for the appointment of the Chairperson and Members of the Commission. Composition of NHRC Chairperson who has been a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India One Member who is, or has been, the Chief Justice of a High Court Two Members from amongst persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in human rights Deemed Members Chairpersons of the following National Commissions National Commission for Minorities National Commission for Scheduled Castes National Commission for Scheduled Tribes National Commission for Women NHRC 9