Supreme Court Dismisses PIL on Vacancies in Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission
SC Refuses To Entertain PIL Over Vacant Posts In UP Human Rights Commission, Grants Liberty To Approach HC
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The Supreme Court of India has rejected a public interest litigation (PIL) aimed at filling vacant positions in the Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission, advising the petitioner to seek recourse through the Allahabad High Court. The commission has been without a Chairperson for nearly two years, affecting its operations.
- 01The Supreme Court questioned the maintainability of the PIL under Article 32 of the Constitution.
- 02The Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission has been operating without a Chairperson since June 4, 2024.
- 03The petitioner highlighted that vacancies in human rights commissions across multiple states hinder their functionality.
- 04The Supreme Court suggested that High Courts are better positioned to monitor such issues.
- 05The PIL aimed to establish a standard operating procedure for timely appointments to human rights commissions.
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On Friday, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought to address the vacant positions in the Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission. The bench, led by Justices Vikram Nath and V. Mahadevan, expressed doubts about the PIL's maintainability under Article 32 of the Constitution and recommended that the petitioner approach the Allahabad High Court instead. The petition argued that the commission has been without a Chairperson for nearly two years, functioning with only two members, which has severely impaired its ability to address human rights violations. The petitioner also pointed out that similar issues exist in other states, where human rights commissions are not operating at full capacity due to vacancies. The Supreme Court's decision emphasized the importance of High Courts in monitoring such matters and highlighted the need for a standard operating procedure to ensure timely appointments to human rights bodies, thereby preventing prolonged vacancies.
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The lack of leadership in the Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission affects its ability to function effectively, impacting the protection of human rights in the state.
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