Who is the first Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission? 

The correct answer is Justice Ranganath Mishra.

Key Points

• Justice Ranganath Mishra was appointed as the first Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India in 1993.
• The National Human Rights Commission is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights in India.
• Justice Ranganath Mishra was a former Chief Justice of India before serving as the NHRC Chairperson.
• Under his leadership, NHRC played a critical role in addressing human rights violations and improving awareness about human rights in the country.

Additional Information

• Justice M. N. Venkatachalliah: He served as the Chief Justice of India from 1993 to 1994 but was not the first Chairperson of NHRC. He is known for significant judicial contributions and reforms in India.
• Justice J. S. Verma: He was another prominent Chief Justice of India and is remembered for landmark judgments, including those related to gender rights and accountability. He did not serve as the first Chairperson of NHRC.
• Justice K. G. Balakrishnan: He served as the Chief Justice of India from 2007 to 2010 and later as the NHRC Chairperson, but he was not the first Chairperson of the Commission.