Former Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, Justice S Manikumar, has been appointed the Chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission (TNSHRC). .According to a notification dated June 19, 2024, issued by the Tamil Nadu government, Justice Manikumar would serve serve a three-year term or until he reaches the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier, starting from the date he assumes office..The retired judge was appointed as Chairperson as per the provisions of Section 22 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1961(Appointment of Chairperson and other Members of State Commission)..Earlier reports had suggested that Justice Manikumar may be appointed as the next Chairperson of the Kerala State Human Rights Commission. However, he has now been appointed to head the State Commission in Tamil Nadu. .Justice S Manikumar earlier served as a judge of the Madras High Court before he took over as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court in October 2019.He retired from the Kerala High Court on April 24, 2023..[Read Notification]
Former Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, Justice S Manikumar, has been appointed the Chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Human Rights Commission (TNSHRC). .According to a notification dated June 19, 2024, issued by the Tamil Nadu government, Justice Manikumar would serve serve a three-year term or until he reaches the age of 70 years, whichever is earlier, starting from the date he assumes office..The retired judge was appointed as Chairperson as per the provisions of Section 22 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1961(Appointment of Chairperson and other Members of State Commission)..Earlier reports had suggested that Justice Manikumar may be appointed as the next Chairperson of the Kerala State Human Rights Commission. However, he has now been appointed to head the State Commission in Tamil Nadu. .Justice S Manikumar earlier served as a judge of the Madras High Court before he took over as the Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court in October 2019.He retired from the Kerala High Court on April 24, 2023..[Read Notification]