Who presides over the committee constituted for the appointment of members of the State Human Rights Commission ?

The correct answer is (B) The Chief Minister.

• According to the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the Chairperson and members of the State Human Rights Commission are appointed by the Governor upon the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Chief Minister as the Chairperson, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the State Home Minister, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly.
• The appointment process ensures a multi-partisan approach to human rights governance within the state, reinforcing the constitutional and statutory framework aimed at protecting human rights at the grassroots level.
• The Governor acts as the appointing authority based on the committee's recommendation; the Chief Justice of the High Court is a member of the selection committee only for the National Human Rights Commission (involving the Chief Justice of India), while the Advocate General has no statutory role in this selection process.