Vijayabharathi Sayani has been appointed as the Acting Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)..Sayani took over the charge after former Supreme Court judge, Justice Arun Mishra's term ended on June 1.The new appointment was notified on June 3 by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. "The President, under Section 7(1) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, is pleased to authorise Smt Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, Member, National Human Rights Commission, to act as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, with effect from 02.06.2024, until the appointment of a new Chairperson in the NHRC to fill such vacancy,” the notification read. .Sayani was appointed as an NHRC member in December 2023 and had earlier practiced as an advocate before the Telangana High Court.She has served in various capacities for numerous professional and social organizations, including the Anjani Matha Seva Trust, the Samvardhinee Nyas, and Pragna Bharati, all of which focus on the holistic and multi-dimensional empowerment of women. She has conducted over 100 workshops for female students at various colleges to raise awareness about various issues and rights and has received several awards from different organizations for her contributions to women's welfare..[Read Notification]
Vijayabharathi Sayani has been appointed as the Acting Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)..Sayani took over the charge after former Supreme Court judge, Justice Arun Mishra's term ended on June 1.The new appointment was notified on June 3 by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. "The President, under Section 7(1) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, is pleased to authorise Smt Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, Member, National Human Rights Commission, to act as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, with effect from 02.06.2024, until the appointment of a new Chairperson in the NHRC to fill such vacancy,” the notification read. .Sayani was appointed as an NHRC member in December 2023 and had earlier practiced as an advocate before the Telangana High Court.She has served in various capacities for numerous professional and social organizations, including the Anjani Matha Seva Trust, the Samvardhinee Nyas, and Pragna Bharati, all of which focus on the holistic and multi-dimensional empowerment of women. She has conducted over 100 workshops for female students at various colleges to raise awareness about various issues and rights and has received several awards from different organizations for her contributions to women's welfare..[Read Notification]
