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Justice V. Ramasubramanian, a former judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on December 23, 2024. 
Background and Career:
Early Life and Education: Born on June 30, 1958, in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, Justice Ramasubramanian pursued his education at Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College and Madras Law College.
Judicial Career:
Appointed as a judge of the Madras High Court on July 31, 2006.
Transferred to the Telangana High Court on April 27, 2016.
Served as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court from June 22, 2019, to September 22, 2019.
Elevated to the Supreme Court of India on September 23, 2019, and served until his retirement on June 29, 2023.
Appointment as NHRC Chairperson:
Justice Ramasubramanian's appointment fills the vacancy left by Justice Arun Kumar Mishra, who retired as NHRC Chairperson on June 1, 2024.

Significance:
Notably, Justice Ramasubramanian is the second NHRC Chairperson who has not served as the Chief Justice of India, following Justice Arun Kumar Mishra. 
NHRC Overview:
The NHRC is a statutory body established on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Its primary objective is to protect and promote human rights in India. The Commission comprises a Chairperson and several members, including judges and experts in human rights.
Justice Ramasubramanian's extensive judicial experience is expected to contribute significantly to the NHRC's mission of safeguarding human rights across the nation.
Controversy Surrounding Appointment:
Dissent from Opposition:
Mallikarjun Kharge (Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha) and Rahul Gandhi (Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha) expressed disagreement.
Claimed the selection process was flawed and lacked mutual consultation and consensus.
Described the process as "pre-determined" and not inclusive of opposition views.