A former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India Two Members from amongst persons having knowledge of, or practical experience in human rights Composition of NHRC 3.3 The Chairperson and the Members of the NHRC are appointed by the President of India, on the recommendations of a high-level Committee comprising the Prime Minister (as Chairperson), the Speaker of the Lok Sabha (House of the People), the Minister in-charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Government of India, the Leaders of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (Council of States), and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. Selection Committee for Appointment of Chairperson and Members of NHRC CHAIRPERSON The Prime Minister MEMBERS Speaker of the House of the People Minister Incharge of the Ministry of Home Affairs in the GoI Leader of the Opposition in the House of the People Leader of the Opposition in the Council of States Deputy Chairman of the Council of States 3.4 The statutory requirements relating to the qualifications of the Chairperson and Members of the Commission, as well as their selection by a high-level and politicallybalanced Committee ensures a high degree of independence and credibility to the functioning of the NHRC. 22 National Human Right Commission Annual Report - 2014-2015