Telangana: VHP files complaint with NHRC over attack on Hindus by Muslims
7 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: VHP files complaint with NHRC over attack on Hindus by Muslims

Op India  

The National Human Rights Commission in New Delhi received a complaint from the Telangana Vishwa Hindu Parishad about an attack on Hindus carried out by members of the Muslim community on 13th May in broad daylight at around 12:30 pm. @VHPDigital @bjptelangnaSM @ANI pic.twitter.com/fg4F85wWeu — Dr.Ravinuthala Shashidhar May 16, 2024 Afterwards, on 14th May, the NHRC registered a case on the complaint given by VHP and stated, “The complainant, Dr Ravinuthala Shashidhar, State Joint Secy., Vishwa Hindu Parishad has drawn the attention of the Commission regarding the violent attack at 12.30 pm on 13.05.2024, during election day in Vaddera Basti, Jainoor Mandal, Kumuram Bheem Asifabad District, Telangana, wherein a mob from the Muslim community brutally attacked Hindu residents, including women and children, with weapons such as knives, axes, sticks, and iron rods causing serious injuries to the victims. Earlier in the day, Dr Ravinuthala Shashidhar, Joint Secretary of Telangana VHP appealed to the National Human Rights Commission to step in immediately and launch an exhaustive probe into the situation. Today, I met the National Human Rights Commission member Smt.Vijaya Bharathi ji in New Delhi and filed a complaint to take action against the Muslims who attacked the Hindus in Jainoor of Asifabad District, Komaram Bheem district during the election polling on 13.05.2024. pic.twitter.com/jk85Kpc6RJ — Dr.Ravinuthala Shashidhar May 14, 2024 The VHP leader conveyed confidence in the NHRC’s steadfast dedication to preserving the values of justice, equality and human rights for every one of the country’s citizens.

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NHRC seeks ATRs from Centre, Maharashtra government on plight of sex workers in Mumbai
1 day, 23 hours ago

NHRC seeks ATRs from Centre, Maharashtra government on plight of sex workers in Mumbai

New Indian Express  

The National Human Rights Commission sought Action Taken Reports on the issues of human trafficking, prostitution and plight of sex workers in different locations in Mumbai within eight weeks from the Secretary, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, New Delhi, the Chief Secretary, Govt. Acting on a petition filed by noted human rights activist and Supreme Court …

Lagcherla attack: NHRC seeks report on ‘human rights violations’
1 month ago

Lagcherla attack: NHRC seeks report on ‘human rights violations’

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Taking cognizance of a complaint lodged by the residents of Lagcherla village alleging police harassment, physical abuse and false criminal charges, following the attack on district collector and other officials, the National Human Rights Commission on Thursday issued notices to the chief secretary and DGP, directing them to file a detailed report within two weeks. Accordingly, it has issued …

NHRC Orders for Detailed Report on Lagcharla Incident
1 month ago

NHRC Orders for Detailed Report on Lagcharla Incident

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The NHRC on Thursday said it had taken cognisance of a complaint alleging harassment, torture and implication of villagers of Lagcharla after they protested against land acquisition without proper procedure. The commission issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, calling for a detailed report in the matter within two weeks. The report is expected …

Farmers approach NHRC against forcible land acquisition for pharma cluster by T’gana govt
1 month ago

Farmers approach NHRC against forcible land acquisition for pharma cluster by T’gana govt

Hindustan Times  

Aggrieved farmers from Lagacharla village of Vikarabad district in Telangana have sought the intervention of the National Human Rights Commission in New Delhi on Monday. The farmers, protesting against the alleged forcible acquisition of their lands by the state government for a proposed pharma cluster, submitted a memorandum to the NHRC. “The Congress government is forcibly acquiring our lands to …

NHRC show cause notice to Rajasthan DGP, Chief Secretary on minor girl's rape by police
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NHRC show cause notice to Rajasthan DGP, Chief Secretary on minor girl's rape by police

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission has issued a show cause notice to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Rajasthan, asking them to file their reply within eight weeks on why a compensation of Rs 2.50 lakh should not be recommended for the minor girl allegedly abused by the police in Dausa district, Rajasthan. Tripathy and …

NHRC pulls up Bengal govt over couple's flogging in Dinajpur, seeks detailed report
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NHRC pulls up Bengal govt over couple's flogging in Dinajpur, seeks detailed report

Hindustan Times  

The National Human Rights Commission on Monday took note of the public flogging of a couple by purportedly a local TMC leader in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district. Criticising the TMC-led West Bengal government, the NHRC said the state authorities “have not learnt any lessons neither from the shameful incidents that occurred in the past nor from the concern raised” …

Sandeshkhali probe points to human rights violation: NHRC
8 months, 1 week ago

Sandeshkhali probe points to human rights violation: NHRC

Hindustan Times  

There were several human rights violations in the troubled Sandeshkhali area of West Bengal, including forced migration, denial of the democratic right to vote, sexual exploitation of women and land grabbing, the National Human Rights Commission has said in its spot enquiry report. Central Bureau of Investigation officials take suspended Trinamool Congress strongman and Sandeshkhali incident accused Shahjahan Sheikh to …

NGOs urge NHRC to take steps to prevent abuse of children in shelter homes
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NGOs urge NHRC to take steps to prevent abuse of children in shelter homes

The Hindu  

The representatives of several NGOs have urged the National Human Rights Commission to initiate measures to prevent the abuse of children living in childcare homes in Andhra Pradesh. The NGO representatives took several cases related to abuse of children in Child Care Institutions, trafficking and other human rights violation incidents to the notice of the NHRC. “We have brought issues …

NHRC registers complaint on Punjab farm protester’s death
9 months, 3 weeks ago

NHRC registers complaint on Punjab farm protester’s death

Hindustan Times  

The National Human Rights Commission on Monday registered a formal complaint at the behest of Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale, who had urged the commission on Thursday to send a fact-finding team to Khanauri on the Sangrur-Jind border where 21-year-old farmer Shubhkaran Singh died in Haryana Police action. NHRC registered a complaint on the Punjab farm protester’s death in police …

NGOs condemn NHRC, call it ‘silent spectator’ to human rights violations
1 year, 3 months ago

NGOs condemn NHRC, call it ‘silent spectator’ to human rights violations

The Hindu  

Hosting the 28th bi-annual APF conference at New Delhi on September 20-21 will give the NHRC a fig leaf of international legitimacy to cover up its dismal performance, the civil society groups said Members of Indian civil society condemn the Asia Pacific Forum for acceding to the National Human Rights Commission of India request to host 28th Biannual Conference in …

Stop violence, expedite reports on complaints, NHRC tells Manipur government
1 year, 4 months ago

Stop violence, expedite reports on complaints, NHRC tells Manipur government

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 issued a public statement “directing” the Manipur government to “ensure that no further violence which results in violation of human rights takes place”. In the statement, the human rights body said it had taken cognisance of multiple cases related to the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur between the dominant Meitei …

NHRC Notice to Police on Land Grabbing
1 year, 4 months ago

NHRC Notice to Police on Land Grabbing

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The alleged trespass into a factory in Jeedimetla and intimidating its owners, on which the Telangana High Court on Monday had taken serious note and issued notices to BRS Serilingampally MLA Arekapudi Gandhi, landed before National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday. The NHRC took notice of the issue and directed the Cyberabad police to initiate action against the Petbasheerabad …

NHRC takes up Manipur abduction, gang-rape case, issues notice
1 year, 5 months ago

NHRC takes up Manipur abduction, gang-rape case, issues notice

The Hindu  

Two and a half months after the ethnic conflict in Manipur began on May 3, the National Human Rights Commission of India issued its first public statement about human rights violations in the State on Thursday. However, over the last two and a half months, the Commission has, in public statements and social media posts, highlighted action it had taken …

'Intrusion Into Exclusive Domain Of SEC': Calcutta High Court Sets Aside NHRC Order Appointing Observer To Oversee Panchayat Polls
1 year, 5 months ago

'Intrusion Into Exclusive Domain Of SEC': Calcutta High Court Sets Aside NHRC Order Appointing Observer To Oversee Panchayat Polls

Live Law  

A single-bench of Justice Sabyasachi Bhattacharya observed that panchayat elections are held by the State Election Commission and "intrusion by the NHRC into the exclusive domain of the SEC" is not justified. Court observed, “Even if the NHRC feels that there may be a law and order situation during elections, it does not have the power to interdict the authority …

National human rights panel's notice to Bengal DGP over Ram Navami violence
1 year, 8 months ago

National human rights panel's notice to Bengal DGP over Ram Navami violence

India Today  

The National Human Rights Commission has taken cognizance of a complaint alleging an attack by miscreants on Ram Navami procession despite permission in West Bengal's Howrah district. The right's body has issued notices to the Bengal Director General of Police and the Howrah Commissioner of Police, directing them to enquire into the matter and submit a report within two weeks. …

NHRC issues notice to U.P. govt over youth’s assault in Firozabad
1 year, 8 months ago

NHRC issues notice to U.P. govt over youth’s assault in Firozabad

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW/AGRA The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over the assault of a youth by a village head in Firozabad. The youth was beaten and dragged outside his house in full public view by a group of people led by the village head of Divaichi in Firozabad on March 28. Therefore, the NHRC …

National Human Rights Commission begins investigation - The Hindu
1 year, 9 months ago

National Human Rights Commission begins investigation - The Hindu

The Hindu  

A five-member fact-finding team of the National Human Rights Commission arrived here on Tuesday to conduct an investigation into the alleged rape and torture of inmates of Anbu Jothi Ashram at Kundalapuliyur near Vikravandi in Villupuram district. The team, comprising Senior Superintendent of Police Patil Ketan Baliram; Monia Uppal; R. Santhosh Kumar; K. Biju; and Ekta Bhaudaria, visited the Government …

Take Decision Within 6 Months On Complaint Accusing West Bengal Police Of Committing Excesses In Nabanna Chalo Rally: Delhi High Court Directs NHRC
1 year, 9 months ago

Take Decision Within 6 Months On Complaint Accusing West Bengal Police Of Committing Excesses In Nabanna Chalo Rally: Delhi High Court Directs NHRC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has directed the National Human Rights Commission to decide within six months a complaint filed over alleged police atrocities by the West Bengal police during Nabanna Chalo rally organised by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha in October 2020.Justice Prathiba M Singh disposed of a petition moved by one Rohit Verma, a BJP volunteer, aggrieved by the Commission's …

NHRC issues notices to Bihar, Tamil Nadu govts on alleged abuse of orphaned children
2 years ago

NHRC issues notices to Bihar, Tamil Nadu govts on alleged abuse of orphaned children

India TV News  

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the governments of Bihar and Tamil Nadu over the alleged abuse of 12 orphaned children in a madrassa in the southern state. The commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that said two persons have been arrested in Chennai for housing and abusing orphaned juveniles from Bihar. The …

BREAKING| WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta High Court Constitutes 3-Member Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims
2 years, 8 months ago

BREAKING| WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta High Court Constitutes 3-Member Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday constituted a three member committee to conduct an enquiry into the allegation that over 303 victims have been displaced due to the post-poll violence in West Bengal that had allegedly taken place post the declaration of the West Bengal assembly elections in May 2021. It may be noted that a 5-judge Bench of the …

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Asks NHRC & WBHRC If It Can Constitute Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims
2 years, 8 months ago

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Asks NHRC & WBHRC If It Can Constitute Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the National Human Rights Commission and the West Bengal Human Rights Commission to obtain instructions as to whether they are in a position to conduct an enquiry into the allegation that close to 303 victims have been displaced due to the post-poll violence in West Bengal and have been obstructed from returning to …

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Issues Notice To NHRC, SLSA To Consider Constitution Of 2 Member Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims
2 years, 8 months ago

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Issues Notice To NHRC, SLSA To Consider Constitution Of 2 Member Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday issued notice to the National Human Rights Commission and the State Legal Services Authority in connection with a prayer for forming a committee to ensure that people displaced in post-poll violence in West Bengal get to return homes and pursue work.The Court vide order dated August 19, 2021 had handed over to the Central …

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Allows Impleadment Of NHRC, WBHRC To Consider Constitution Of 2 Member Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims
2 years, 8 months ago

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Allows Impleadment Of NHRC, WBHRC To Consider Constitution Of 2 Member Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday allowed the impleadment of the National Human Rights Commission and the State Human Rights Commission in order to constitute a two-member Committee to address the grievances of alleged victims of violence that had taken place post the declaration of the West Bengal assembly elections in May 2021. On Thursday, the Court allowed the petitioner …

Tripura Violence : NHRC Seeks Report From State Govt On TMC Spokesperson Saket Gokhale's Complaint
3 years, 1 month ago

Tripura Violence : NHRC Seeks Report From State Govt On TMC Spokesperson Saket Gokhale's Complaint

Live Law  

The National Human Rights Commission has sought a detailed action taken report from the Chief Secretary & Director General of Police, Tripura regarding the recent communal violence in the State of Tripura. This order has been passed on a complaint filed by the National Spokesperson of All India Trinamool Congress and Social Activist, Sake Gokhale who highlighted the issue regarding …

NHRC issues notices to Jammu and Kashmir Government, police over targeted killings of minorities
3 years, 2 months ago

NHRC issues notices to Jammu and Kashmir Government, police over targeted killings of minorities

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Jammu and Kashmir government and police over the recent spate of targeted killings of civilians from minority communities. The NHRC issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the DGP of the Union Territory on October 9 after taking suo motu cognisance of media reports the previous day. The Commission referred …

NHRC issues notice to four States over adverse impact of farmer protest at Delhi border
3 years, 3 months ago

NHRC issues notice to four States over adverse impact of farmer protest at Delhi border

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday said it had issued notices to the Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan governments over complaints of industrial units and transportation being affected by the ongoing farmers’ protest at the Delhi border. The NHRC said it had “received several complaints regarding the ongoing farmers’ protest”, including about 9,000 industrial units and transportation being …

NHRC Committee Politically Biased : West Bengal Govt To Supreme Court In Post-Poll Violence Case
3 years, 3 months ago

NHRC Committee Politically Biased : West Bengal Govt To Supreme Court In Post-Poll Violence Case

Live Law  

"Is this a BJP investigating committee my Lords?" submitted Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal before the division bench of Justices Vineet Saran and Aniruddha Bose. At this juncture, Justice Aniruddha Bose asked Senior Counsel, "Mr Sibal, if a person has served a post in past, can you say that they will be biased now too?" Drawing the Court's attention to the …

Delhi High Court Seeks NHRC's Response Over Alleged Inaction On Complaint Against WB Police Excesses During 'Nabanna Chalo' Rally
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks NHRC's Response Over Alleged Inaction On Complaint Against WB Police Excesses During 'Nabanna Chalo' Rally

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response of the National Human Rights Commission on a plea filed by a BJP volunteer, aggrieved by the Commission's alleged inaction in responding to his complaint over alleged police atrocities in West Bengal during 'Nabanna Chalo' Rally on 8th October 2020.Justice Rekha Palli issued notice on the petition moved by one Rohit Verma. The …

'Argument In Frustration' : Calcutta High Court Rejects West Bengal's Allegations Of Bias Against NHRC Committee In Post-Poll Violence Case
3 years, 4 months ago

'Argument In Frustration' : Calcutta High Court Rejects West Bengal's Allegations Of Bias Against NHRC Committee In Post-Poll Violence Case

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday rejected the West Bengal State government's contention that there existed a 'reasonable apprehension of bias' against members of the NHRC committee who had been tasked with the responsibility of collating complaints pertaining to allegations of post poll violence in the State. During earlier hearings, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi appearing on behalf of the …

NHRC Committee Members Have Political Affiliation; Procedure Not Followed In Making Report : Sibal To Calcutta High Court In Post-Poll Violence Case
3 years, 4 months ago

NHRC Committee Members Have Political Affiliation; Procedure Not Followed In Making Report : Sibal To Calcutta High Court In Post-Poll Violence Case

Live Law  

A 5-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Monday heard the arguments on behalf of the West Bengal Police in opposition to the report submitted by the committee of the National Human Rights Commission on post-poll violence cases in the state. Senior counsel Kapil Sibal appearing on behalf of the SPs of Police referred to various provisions of the …

Calcutta HC grants WB govt more time to file affidavit to NHRC report
3 years, 4 months ago

Calcutta HC grants WB govt more time to file affidavit to NHRC report

Op India  

Advocates appearing for West Bengal post-poll violence petitioners today took strong objections to Calcutta High Court’s order giving time to the state government to file its reply. Tibrewal: If your lordships think that people can be hung on trees and still the matters can wait, I have nothing to say.#WestBengal — LawBeat July 28, 2021 Taking Tibrewal’s objection forward, senior …

Charge of bias against NHRC in West Bengal
3 years, 4 months ago

Charge of bias against NHRC in West Bengal

The Hindu  

T he report submitted by the National Human Rights Commission on the post-election violence in West Bengal has caused a major flutter in political and social circles. “The situation in the State of West Bengal is a manifestation of ‘Law of Ruler’, instead of ‘Rule of Law’,” the report stated at the very outset. The local police has been grossly …

Witch hunt against elected govt: Bengal govt files affidavit against NHRC report on post-poll violence
3 years, 4 months ago

Witch hunt against elected govt: Bengal govt files affidavit against NHRC report on post-poll violence

India Today  

The Mamata Banerjee government has filed a voluminous affidavit before the Calcutta High Court, refuting every allegation levelled by the National Human Rights Commission in its report on post-poll violence in the state. In the affidavit, Bengal home secretary BP Gopalika has said that the NHRC team was "fraught with bias against the ruling dispensation" in the state and that …

NHRC report on Bengal post-poll violence politically motivated, there's no truth in it: Abhishek Manu Singhvi
3 years, 5 months ago

NHRC report on Bengal post-poll violence politically motivated, there's no truth in it: Abhishek Manu Singhvi

India Today  

While arguing the case on the post-poll violence matter on Thursday before the five-judge bench of Calcutta High Court, Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for a government agency, said, there is no gospel truth in the National Human Rights Commission report. Post-poll violence petitioner and BJP leader Priyanka Tibrewal reacts to Singhvi's arguments on the NHRC report, saying that an investigating …

NHRC report says post-poll violence in West Bengal a manifestation of 'law of ruler', recommends CBI probe; Mamata cries ‘political vendetta’
3 years, 5 months ago

NHRC report says post-poll violence in West Bengal a manifestation of 'law of ruler', recommends CBI probe; Mamata cries ‘political vendetta’

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission report on the post-election violence in West Bengal has slammed the Trinamool Congress government. It states, “The spatio-temporal expanse of violent incidents in the State of West Bengal reflect the appalling apathy of the State government towards plight of victims,”. The NHRC also recommended that a “Court monitored SIT should be formed immediately consisting of …

The police watched as ruling party goons inflicted violence, harassed the victims: NHRC on Bengal violence
3 years, 5 months ago

The police watched as ruling party goons inflicted violence, harassed the victims: NHRC on Bengal violence

Op India  

The National Human Rights Commission submitted its final report on Bengal post-poll violence to the Calcutta high court Wednesday. Huge gaps in the cases registered by the WB police and complaints received by the committee: NHRC report on post-poll violence Stating that the NHRC found huge gaps in the cases registered by the WB police as compared to complaints received …

Calcutta HC passes order in petitions filed on WB post-poll violence
3 years, 5 months ago

Calcutta HC passes order in petitions filed on WB post-poll violence

Op India  

Coming as a major jolt to Mamata Banerjee’s government, which had tried its level best to stop the National Human Rights Commission from investigating post-poll violence in the state of West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court on Friday came down heavily on the state administration for its incompetence and negligence in handling the post-poll violence in the state. Calcutta HC …

BJP calls attack on NHRC team probing post-poll violence in Bengal 'hooliganism'
3 years, 5 months ago

BJP calls attack on NHRC team probing post-poll violence in Bengal 'hooliganism'

India Today  

BJP's West Bengal executive committee met for the first time on Tuesday. READ: NHRC team attacked in Bengal during visit to probe post-poll violence: Report Reacting to the developments, the BJP blamed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress government for the attack on the NHRC team. The State apparatus is hell bound on establishing dictatorship in WB.— Suvendu Adhikari June …

NHRC Committee invites stakeholders to interact on complaints related to post-poll violence in West Bengal
3 years, 5 months ago

NHRC Committee invites stakeholders to interact on complaints related to post-poll violence in West Bengal

Op India  

On June 27, National Human Rights Commission invited different stakeholders to interact with the committee members and discuss the complaints related to post-poll violence in West Bengal. Visiting NHRC committee members invite different stakeholders to interact with it on the issues & complaints related to post poll violence in West Bengal at Saltlake, Kolkata from 4 PM today & tomorrow …

NHRC Sets Up 7-member Panel to Probe Complaints of Post-poll Violence in West Bengal
3 years, 6 months ago

NHRC Sets Up 7-member Panel to Probe Complaints of Post-poll Violence in West Bengal

News 18  

National Human Rights Commission Chairperson Justice Arun Mishra on Monday constituted a committee to enquire into the complaints of post-poll violence in West Bengal, in accordance with the orders of the Calcutta High Court. The seven-member committee will examine all cases of post-poll violence in West Bengal, complaints for which have already been received by the commission. It will also …

Bengal post-poll violence: NHRC forms committee to examine cases of alleged human rights violations
3 years, 6 months ago

Bengal post-poll violence: NHRC forms committee to examine cases of alleged human rights violations

India Today  

The National Human Rights Commission has constituted a committee to inquire into the complaints of alleged post-poll violence in West Bengal. This comes after the Calcutta High Court dismissed the government's plea on Monday seeking a recall of a judgment by a five-judge bench that directed the National Human Rights Commission to examine all cases of alleged human rights violations …

Breaking: West Bengal Govt. Moves Calcutta High Court Seeking Recall Of Order Asking NHRC To Examine Post Poll Violence Complaints
3 years, 6 months ago

Breaking: West Bengal Govt. Moves Calcutta High Court Seeking Recall Of Order Asking NHRC To Examine Post Poll Violence Complaints

Live Law  

The West Bengal Government has moved Calcutta High Court seeking recall and stay of High Court's Friday order wherein five judges bench asked National Human Rights Commission to visit the state, consider complaints filed by victims of Post poll Violence and submit a report.An Affidavit has been filed on behalf of Additional Chief Secretary, Home and Hill Affairs Department, and. …

Post-poll violence: Bengal govt moves HC against order directing NHRC to examine human rights violations
3 years, 6 months ago

Post-poll violence: Bengal govt moves HC against order directing NHRC to examine human rights violations

India Today  

The West Bengal government on Sunday filed an affidavit before the Calcutta High Court and appealed for a recall of a judgment by a five-judge bench that directed the National Human Rights Commission to examine all cases of alleged human rights violations during post-poll violence in the state. The government's affidavit will be taken up by the same five-judge bench …

West Bengal Post-Poll Violence - 'No Concrete Steps Taken By State': Calcutta HC Asks NHRC To Examine Complaints
3 years, 6 months ago

West Bengal Post-Poll Violence - 'No Concrete Steps Taken By State': Calcutta HC Asks NHRC To Examine Complaints

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Friday ordered the National Human Rights Commission to constitute a committee that will examine complaints filed by persons who were displaced during the post-poll violence in West Bengal.Upon noticing that the State Government has not even responded to some of the complaints filed by the displaced persons, the High Court remarked, "In a case like …

NHRC to probe West Bengal violence
3 years, 7 months ago

NHRC to probe West Bengal violence

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday ordered an in-house fact-finding team to investigate the alleged post-poll violence in West Bengal on Monday. The NHRC took suo motu cognisance of media reports regarding the death of some people in the violence, a day after the West Bengal Assembly elections results were declared. District Administration and local law and order enforcement …

NHRC Issues Notice To Rajasthan Govt. Over Complaints Of 'Exponential Increase In Incidents Of Crime Against Women'
3 years, 8 months ago

NHRC Issues Notice To Rajasthan Govt. Over Complaints Of 'Exponential Increase In Incidents Of Crime Against Women'

Live Law  

Taking cognizance of complaints alleging that there has been an exponential increase in the incidents of crime against women in Rajasthan, the National Human Rights Commission, has sent notices to the Chief Secretary, and the Director-General of Police, Rajasthan. Underlining that the cardinal duty of the State is to protect the rights of the women and punish the perpetrators without …

[Police Harassment Of Anti-CAA Protester] NHRC Takes Serious Note Of Telangana DGP's Non Responsive Attitude; Issues Conditional Summons [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

[Police Harassment Of Anti-CAA Protester] NHRC Takes Serious Note Of Telangana DGP's Non Responsive Attitude; Issues Conditional Summons [Read Order]

Live Law  

Taking serious note of the "non responsive attitude" of the Director General of Police, Telangana, the National Human Rights Commission has asked him to remain personally present before it in connection with alleged harassment of an anti-CAA protestor, by senior police officials in the state. The Commission has issued conditional summons u/s 13 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, …

NHRC notice goes to U.P. govt, police on Hathras case
4 years, 2 months ago

NHRC notice goes to U.P. govt, police on Hathras case

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police on the gang rape and murder of a 19-year-old woman in Hathras district. The victim, who belonged to a Scheduled Caste, went missing on September 14 and was found in a badly injured condition on September 22 after being …

NHRC sends notice to Uttar Pradesh government, DGP over killing of murder accused by mob
4 years, 3 months ago

NHRC sends notice to Uttar Pradesh government, DGP over killing of murder accused by mob

Firstpost  

A well-equipped police team was present on the spot when the victim was brutally attacked with sticks and stones, the NHRC said New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the state’s police chief over reports of a man accused of committing murder being fatally thrashed by a mob in a …

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