Section 39, Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 — Members and officers to be public servants

Chapter VIII · Miscellaneous

39Members and officers to be public servants.

Section 39 · Chapter VIII · page 15 of the Act

Every Member of the Commission, State Commission and every officer appointed or authorised by the Commission or the State Commission to exercise functions under this Act shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).

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