Justice J. S. Verma, former chief justice of India, as chairman of the National Human Rights Commission. He succeeds Justice M.N. Venkatachalaiah.Verma was the chief justice of India from March 25, 1997 to January 18, 1998. His selection was made by a high-powered committee headed by the prime minister.Published By: AtMigration Published On: Nov 15, 1999 00:00 IST--- ENDS ---
