NHRC-India's Accreditation Deferred Again by GANHRI

The Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions deferred NHRC-India's accreditation, citing concerns over transparency and representation.

Key Points

Reasons for Deferral: Lack of transparency in member appointments, police oversight in human rights investigations, and minority representation.
Communication of Decision: The NHRC has been informed of the deferral, with some recommendations deemed difficult to implement during elections.
Review Timing: The deferral may be revisited later in September or next May, impacting India's 'A' status for two consecutive years.
NHRC's History: Accredited as an 'A' Status NHRI since 1999, NHRC-India retained this status in 2006, 2011, and 2017 despite previous deferments.
Civil Society Concerns: Human rights activists raised concerns, leading to GANHRI's scrutiny of NHRC-India's operations.
GANHRI's Criticisms: Criticisms include lack of independence, diversity, and insufficient action to protect marginalized groups.
Composition Critique: GANHRI highlighted the lack of diversity and pluralism in NHRC-India's composition, pointing out the need for representation reflecting societal diversity.