Question

Under which Article of the Constitution the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance was issued by the President in 1993?
1. Article 123
2. Article 124
3. Article 125
4. Article 127

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Article 123

The correct answer is Article 123.

• Under Article 123 of the Constitution, the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance was issued by the President in 1993.
• The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 was enforced in our nation on 28th January 1993.
• After having a calculated discussion on the subject of the Human Rights Commission Bill, 1993 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 14.05.93 and was indicated to the standing committee of Parliament on Home Affairs.
• In view of the imperativeness of the matter, the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance,1993 was introduced on 28.09.93 by the President of India.
• Later, on 8.01.94, the Protection of Human Rights Act was enacted which extended to entire India.

• Article 124 - Establishment and constitution of a Supreme Court.
• Article 125 - This article defines the Salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court.
• Article 127 - It provides that if at any time there should be not a quorum of Judges of the Supreme Court available to hold or continue any session of the Court the Chief Justice of India may, with the previous consent of the President and after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High court.