The Shah Commission was appointed in 1977 by the Janata Party
Government. Why was it appointed and what were its findings?
Answers
Explanation:
Shah Commission was a commission of inquiry appointed by Government of India in 1977 to inquire into all the excesses committed in the Indian Emergency (1975 - 77). It was headed by Justice J.C. Shah, a former chief Justice of India.
Answer:
Shah Board. - Shah Committee. The Shah Commission was appointed by the Government of India as a commission of inquiry in 1977 to investigate all excesses in the Indian emergency (1975-77). He was headed by the former Indian Chief Justice, Justice J.C. Shah.
Explanation:
The following results were told according to the report submitted by the Commission:
a. There was a massive relocation of people in emergencies.
b. People were victims of the actions of the government.
c. There has been forced sterilization.
d. Nearly one lakh of 11,000 people were believed to have been detained under preventive detention legislation.
e. Without any formal restrictions, freedom of the press was curtailed.
f. Authority was limited to every newspaper office by verbal orders.
g. A wide range of abuses and deaths in custody is illustrated.
h. It was also noticed that Mrs Gandhi, who did not consult the cabinet members, took the decision to enforce an emergency.
i. Political considerations have been taken to agree to arrest and free political prisoners from opposition parties.
j. Politically motivated, inappropriate and fabricated were orders given to the IAS officers.