State Human Rights Commissions — Amendments

Amendment	Year	Description	Impact
Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act	2019	The amendment harmonized tenure periods for SHRC members to three years (renewable once), aligned with other constitutional bodies. It strengthened appointment procedures and expanded the definition of human rights to include economic, social, and cultural rights. The amendment also modified the composition of selection committees and introduced new procedural requirements.	The amendment aimed to enhance SHRC independence and effectiveness by standardizing tenure and improving appointment processes. However, it also introduced new limitations, particularly requiring central government approval for investigating armed forces even at state level, which may compromise SHRC autonomy in certain cases.