राष्ट्रीय मानव अधिकार आयोग, भारत
Ever since its establishment in the year 1993, NHRC was consistently accorded 'A' status in the process of accreditation by GANHRI. Though the accreditation was deferred in the year 2016, NHRC retained its 'A' status in 2017.
But again, the accreditation was deferred in 2023 and 2024 and a review was undertaken in the 45th Session of the Sub-Committee held in Geneva during March 13-21, 2025. After review, the Sub-Committee has recommended the down-gradation of NHRC's status to 'B,' on grounds, which in the opinion of NHRC, are wholly unjustifiable, unreasonable, unsustainable and arbitrary.
Therefore, NHRC has challenged the said recommendation in terms of Article 12.1 of the GANHRI Statute. As a result, the recommendation to downgrade, will not take effect for a period of one year till March 2026 and hence in terms of Article 18.1 of the GANHRI Statute, NHRC retains its 'A' status till the 47th Session to be held in March 2026. In the meantime, the GANHRI Bureau will examine the challenge made by NHRC to see if there is continued conformity with the Paris Principles.
