India, March 30 -- Justice Satrughana Pujahari today assumed charge as the Chairperson of the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC). This marks his second term as Chairperson, reflecting continued confidence in his leadership and commitment to the cause of human rights.

Justice Pujahari is a distinguished judicial officer with rich experience in both the higher judiciary and public administration. He has served as a Judge of the Orissa High Court and has held several important positions in the judicial system as well as in the Government of Odisha. His previous tenure as Chairperson of OHRC, which began on 10th February 2023, was marked by proactive engagement in addressing human rights concerns and strengthening institutional responsive...