National Human Right Commission conventions. Many of the rights referred to in the ICCPR and the ICESCR were available to Indian citizens when India became independent as these rights are primarily reflected in Part III and Part IV of the Constitution under the broad heading of Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy. 3.3 Unquestionably, the greatest strength of the PHRA has been to provide the Commission with ‘independence, functional autonomy and broad mandate’, which are essential to the composition and proper functioning of a NHRI conforming with the Paris Principles. NHRC, India is an embodiment of India’s concern for the promotion and protection of human rights. 3.4 The experience of NHRC-India, ever since it came into existence, has shown that its independence and strength is well guaranteed by the requirements of the statute relating to its composition, appointments procedure, powers relating to inquiries, extensive range of functions and specialized divisions and staff. Constitution 3.5 The Commission consists of a Chairperson, four full-time Members and four deemed Members. The statute lays down qualifications for the appointment of the Chairperson and Members of the Commission. Constitution of NHRC Chairperson One Member who is, or has been, a Judge of the Supreme Court of India 28 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 Annual Report - 2015-2016 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