NHRC Tells Delhi High Court Mere Fact That It Is Situated In Delhi Not Sufficient To Entertain Claims Relating To Other States
3 years, 7 months ago

NHRC Tells Delhi High Court Mere Fact That It Is Situated In Delhi Not Sufficient To Entertain Claims Relating To Other States

Live Law  

The National Human Rights Commission on Monday stated that merely because its office is situated in Delhi is not a sufficient ground for the Delhi High Court to entertain claims related to other states.Stating that the instant case pertains to compensation payable by the State of Manipur, Advocate Vrinda Grover submitted that the Delhi High Court does not have territorial jurisdiction to hear. The National Human Rights Commission on Monday stated that merely because its office is situated in Delhi is not a sufficient ground for the Delhi High Court to entertain claims related to other states. Stating that the instant case pertains to compensation payable by the State of Manipur, Advocate Vrinda Grover submitted that the Delhi High Court does not have territorial jurisdiction to hear the matter. She submitted that a similar petition was filed by the same petitioner pertaining to State of Arunachal Pradesh and it was rejected by a Coordinate Bench of the Delhi High Court in April this year with liberty to approach the competent court having necessary territorial jurisdiction.

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NHRC, Fall From 'A' Status And Its Fading Credibility
1 week, 2 days ago

NHRC, Fall From 'A' Status And Its Fading Credibility

Live Law  

President of India on December 23, 2024 appointed retired Supreme Court Justice V. Ramasubramanian as the Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission. NHRC was established on October 12, 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, reflecting India's commitment to uphold and protect human rights. Lack of Independence in NHRC Secretary-General Appointment: SCA's Repeated Concerns- Section 11 of The …

Delhi High Court Upholds NHRC Order Directing Delhi Police Commissioner To Pay ₹50,000 Compensation To Doctor Over Non-Registration Of FIR
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Delhi High Court Upholds NHRC Order Directing Delhi Police Commissioner To Pay ₹50,000 Compensation To Doctor Over Non-Registration Of FIR

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has upheld an order passed by the National Human Rights Commission, which directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to pay compensation of Rs. It noted that the NHRC's order provides detailed reasons as to why the petitioner's contention that complainant was not desirous of pursuing the matter did not inspire confidence. The action of the concerned delinquent …

NHRC directs tribal affairs ministry to act on petitions highlighting tribal issues
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NHRC directs tribal affairs ministry to act on petitions highlighting tribal issues

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission has directed the Secretary, Ministry of Tribal Affairs Govt of India to take action on four petitions regarding various challenges faced by the tribal communities in India due to non-implementation of the Tribal Policy and inaction by Ministry of health, education and Women & Child Development. The petitions filed by Rights Activist and …

Human Rights Commissions are not to be ‘toothless tigers’: Delhi HC
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Human Rights Commissions are not to be ‘toothless tigers’: Delhi HC

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court has observed that the purpose of the Human Rights Act and the reasons for its enactment would be nullified if the National Human Rights Commission is rendered powerless and held to be “mere recommendatory bodies”. “Human Rights Commissions are not to be ‘toothless tigers’ but have to be ‘fierce defenders’ safeguarding the most basic right of …

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi High Court Annual Digest 2024 [Part I]

Live Law  

Citations 2024 LiveLaw 1 to 2024 LiveLaw 400 A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora said that the suggestion that there should be prior censorship of any publication on Rohingyas on Facebook is an example of “a treatment that is worse than the disease.” The Delhi High Court has refused to pass an …

High Court Issues Directions To Punjab Authorities For Allowing Timely Execution Of NHAI 'National Importance' Projects In State
3 months ago

High Court Issues Directions To Punjab Authorities For Allowing Timely Execution Of NHAI 'National Importance' Projects In State

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued a slew of directions to the Punjab Government authorities in a plea filed by NHAI alleging that the state authorities are not passing land acquisition compensation and also failed to provide police assistance in compliance of High Court's directions. It opined that the prompt delivery of encumbrance-free possession of the acquired lands …

IIT Kharagpur: RGSOIPL-NHRC National Moot Court Competition 2025
4 months ago

IIT Kharagpur: RGSOIPL-NHRC National Moot Court Competition 2025

Live Law  

The Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law at IIT Kharagpur, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission, is organizing the RGSOIPL-NHRC National Moot Court Competition, 2025. Focused on the intersection of Human Rights, Constitutional Law, and Technology, this moot court competition is designed to provide a platform for law students to explore pressing issues through rigorous research and …

NHRC notice to Delhi govt over death of inmates at Asha Kiran shelter home
7 months, 3 weeks ago

NHRC notice to Delhi govt over death of inmates at Asha Kiran shelter home

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission on Saturday issued a notice to Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar and Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora over the death of 12 inmates within a month in the Delhi government-run shelter home- Asha Kiran in Rohini. According to the Commission, they took suo-motu cognisance of a news report, which if true, raises a serious …

NHRC seeks report from Delhi govt. on death of homeless people due to heatwave
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NHRC seeks report from Delhi govt. on death of homeless people due to heatwave

The Hindu  

The National Commission of Human Rights has sought a detailed report within four weeks from the Delhi government The National Human Rights Commission has sought a detailed report within four weeks from the Delhi government about the death of homeless people and the steps taken to prevent such incidents during the ongoing heatwave. A notice in this regard was issued …

Delhi HC issues notice to NTA over the petitions of NEET 2024 applicants alleging foul play
9 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC issues notice to NTA over the petitions of NEET 2024 applicants alleging foul play

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the National Testing Agency in a batch of petitions filed by NEET aspirants. The bench noted that there are three broad issues namely Paper leakage, grace/compensatory marks awarded, and anomaly in the questions. There are petitions that have been filed before the Delhi High Court raising these issues. Florez, Keya Azad, …

NGOs condemn NHRC, call it ‘silent spectator’ to human rights violations
1 year, 6 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 …

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: 07 to 13 August 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Arbitration Cases Weekly Round-Up: 07 to 13 August 2023

Live Law  

Supreme Court: Court Has No Power To Modify Award Under S. 34 Arbitration & Conciliation Act : Supreme Court Case Title: Larsen Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Company vs Union of India The Supreme Court reiterated that a court, under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, has no power to modify an arbitration award. High Courts: Bombay High Court: …

NHRC takes up Manipur abduction, gang-rape case, issues notice
1 year, 8 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 …

Supreme Court seeks govt. response on failure to fill NHRC vacancies
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court seeks govt. response on failure to fill NHRC vacancies

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 4 decided to examine a plea accusing a “lethargic” Union government of not filling up vacancies in the National Human Rights Commission. In its short order, the Bench recorded the petitioner’s submission that there were three vacancies in the apex human rights body of the country, namely, that of two judicial members and a woman …

'Intrusion Into Exclusive Domain Of SEC': Calcutta High Court Sets Aside NHRC Order Appointing Observer To Oversee Panchayat Polls
1 year, 9 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 …

High Court Seeks Response Of Centre, Delhi Govt On Plea To Consider Enacting Advocates Protection Act In National Capital
1 year, 11 months ago

High Court Seeks Response Of Centre, Delhi Govt On Plea To Consider Enacting Advocates Protection Act In National Capital

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought response of the Union of India and Delhi Government on a plea seeking directions upon them to consider enacting the Advocates Protection Act in the national capital.Advocate KC Mittal appearing for the Bar Council of Delhi told Justice Prathiba M Singh that the lawyers’ body and the Coordination Committee of Bar Associations of …

A Party Cannot Dispute The Jurisdiction On Account Of Non-Existence Of The Arbitration Agreement After Submitting Of The Jurisdiction Of The Arbitrator: Delhi High Court
2 years, 9 months ago

A Party Cannot Dispute The Jurisdiction On Account Of Non-Existence Of The Arbitration Agreement After Submitting Of The Jurisdiction Of The Arbitrator: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The High Court of Delhi held that a party cannot dispute the jurisdiction on account of non-existence of the arbitration agreement after submitting to the jurisdiction of the arbitrator. Accordingly, the Court rejected the contention of the petitioner that the award is passed without jurisdiction since there was no arbitration agreement. The Court also referred to the Statement of Defence …

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

NHRC issues notice to four States over adverse impact of farmer protest at Delhi border
3 years, 6 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 …

Delhi High Court Seeks NHRC's Response Over Alleged Inaction On Complaint Against WB Police Excesses During 'Nabanna Chalo' Rally
3 years, 6 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 …

'Little Sensitivity Shown By Delhi Govt In Providing Infrastructure For Virtual Hearings At District Courts': Delhi High Court
3 years, 6 months ago

'Little Sensitivity Shown By Delhi Govt In Providing Infrastructure For Virtual Hearings At District Courts': Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has expressed its displeasure at the manner in which the Delhi Government has been dealing with the issue of providing infrastructure for virtual hearings in district courts and other quasi judicial bodies in the national capital.A Bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Jasmeet Singh said:"There seems to be little sensitivity shown by the GNCTD in the …

Delhi High Court Seeks CBI's Response On Special Court Order For Further Investigation In A Corruption Case Against Maneka Gandhi
4 years, 4 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks CBI's Response On Special Court Order For Further Investigation In A Corruption Case Against Maneka Gandhi

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday issued notice to the CBI on BJP MP Maneka Gandhi's plea challenging a trial court order rejecting its closure report in a graft case against her and two others and directing further investigation in the matter. The then Special Judge CBI at Patiala House Courts while contemplating the said closure report directed for reinvestigation …

Delhi High Court Refuses To Transfer A Declaration Suit Between The Parties To Marriage To Family Courts [Read Order]
4 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Refuses To Transfer A Declaration Suit Between The Parties To Marriage To Family Courts [Read Order]

Live Law  

By way of background, the Delhi High Court in Amina Bharatram v Sumant Bharatram & Others CS OS No. 411/2010 pronounced on 19th July 2016, held that "the Delhi High Court is a "district court" under Section 8 in respect of all matters enumerated in Explanation to Section 7 of the Act &The Delhi High Court does not possess jurisdiction …

Delhi HC Issues Notice In Plea Moved by Bar Council of Delhi Seeking Movement of Lawyers In and Out Of Delhi [Read Order]
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi HC Issues Notice In Plea Moved by Bar Council of Delhi Seeking Movement of Lawyers In and Out Of Delhi [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has issued notice in a plea moved by the Bar Council of Delhi seeking court's direction to allow lawyers residing in NCR to move in and out of Delhi to attend courts and offices. Moved through BCD Chairman KC Mittal, the petition seeks to challenge the decision of the States of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh of sealing …

[Delhi Riots] NHRC Forms Fact Finding Team To Inquire Into Violence In North-East Delhi [Read Press Release]
5 years ago

[Delhi Riots] NHRC Forms Fact Finding Team To Inquire Into Violence In North-East Delhi [Read Press Release]

Live Law  

The National Human Rights Commission has directed its Director General to depute two fact finding teams, to conduct spot enquiry into the allegations of human rights violation during riots in North Eastern portions of Delhi. While a plea seeking an independent judicial inquiry into the incident is pending before the Delhi High Court, the NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance …

NHRC Notice to UP Govt for Police Brutality Against CAA Protesters
5 years, 1 month ago

NHRC Notice to UP Govt for Police Brutality Against CAA Protesters

The Quint  

The NHRC has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government days after a Congress delegation led by senior party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met top officials of the rights panel and sought action against alleged police atrocities on anti-CAA protesters in the state, an official said on Monday, 10 February. The Congress on 27 January moved …

Government introduces NHRC amendment bill in Lok Sabha
5 years, 8 months ago

Government introduces NHRC amendment bill in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

A Bill to change the process of appointment of chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday. Introducing the Protection of Human Rights Bill, 2019 Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy said the legislation was brought to strengthen the NHRC, but the opposition Congress alleged that it was an …

Delhi HC Vacates Its Stay On Appointment Of Custodian Of The Undertakings Of New Delhi International Arbitration Centre [Read Order]
5 years, 10 months ago

Delhi HC Vacates Its Stay On Appointment Of Custodian Of The Undertakings Of New Delhi International Arbitration Centre [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has vacated its order that stayed the appointment of Dr. Rajiv Mani, Joint Secretary & Legal Advisor, Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice as the custodian of the undertakings of the International Centre for Alternative Dispute Resolution. The bench comprising the Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice V Kameswar Rao vacated the order …

Anti-Sterlite Protests: Delhi HC Asks Lawyer Seeking Independent Probe Into “Unlawful Killings” To Approach NHRC
6 years, 9 months ago

Anti-Sterlite Protests: Delhi HC Asks Lawyer Seeking Independent Probe Into “Unlawful Killings” To Approach NHRC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday left it on the National Human Rights Commission to decide the representation of a lawyer seeking an independent probe into the killing of people in police firing during a protest against Vedanta’s Sterlite Copper unit in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.Justice Rajiv Shakdher noted that since the NHRC is already seized of the matter and has …

Anti-Sterlite Protests: Delhi HC Asks Lawyer Seeking Independent Probe Into “Unlawful Killings” To Approach NHRC
6 years, 9 months ago

Anti-Sterlite Protests: Delhi HC Asks Lawyer Seeking Independent Probe Into “Unlawful Killings” To Approach NHRC

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday left it on the National Human Rights Commission to decide the representation of a lawyer seeking an independent probe into the killing of people in police firing during a protest against Vedanta’s Sterlite Copper unit in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.Justice Rajiv Shakdher noted that since the NHRC is already seized of the matter and has …

Sterlite protest: Delhi High Court leaves it to NHRC to decide on lawyer's plea for independent probe
6 years, 9 months ago

Sterlite protest: Delhi High Court leaves it to NHRC to decide on lawyer's plea for independent probe

Firstpost  

The Delhi High Court on Friday left it to the National Human Rights Commission to decide a lawyer’s representation for an independent probe into the killing of people in police firing during protests against Vedanta’s Sterlite Copper unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin district. Justice Rajiv Shakdher said the NHRC has already taken up the matter on its own and sought …

Advocate Sends Representation To Delhi HC ACJ Gita Mittal Against State Filing Writ Under Art 226, Seeks Amendment To HC Rules
7 years ago

Advocate Sends Representation To Delhi HC ACJ Gita Mittal Against State Filing Writ Under Art 226, Seeks Amendment To HC Rules

Live Law  

An advocate and a professor of Law have made a representation to the Delhi High Court Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal seeking amendment to the Delhi High Court Rules relating to regulation of proceedings for issue of Writs under Article 226 of the Constitution of India and stressing that states should not be allowed to challenge Tribunal’s order under Article …

Advocate Sends Representation To Delhi HC ACJ Gita Mittal Against State Filing Writ Under Art 226, Seeks Amendment To HC Rules
7 years ago

Advocate Sends Representation To Delhi HC ACJ Gita Mittal Against State Filing Writ Under Art 226, Seeks Amendment To HC Rules

Live Law  

An advocate and a professor of Law have made a representation to the Delhi High Court Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal seeking amendment to the Delhi High Court Rules relating to regulation of proceedings for issue of Writs under Article 226 of the Constitution of India and stressing that states should not be allowed to challenge Tribunal’s order under Article …

High Court Allows Additional Evidence in Hashimpura Massacre Appeal
7 years, 1 month ago

High Court Allows Additional Evidence in Hashimpura Massacre Appeal

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has allowed a petition filed by National Human Right Commission (NHRC) seeking permission to adduce additional evidence in the appeal against acquittal of accused in Hashimpura Massacre. The High Court has allowed the prosecution to lead additional evidence in respect of extracts of a General Diary Register maintained by Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC). The court's order …

Appeal Against Acquittal Of Accused In Hashimpura Massacre: Delhi HC Allows Prosecution To Adduce Additional Evidence On NHRC’s Plea [Read Order]
7 years, 1 month ago

Appeal Against Acquittal Of Accused In Hashimpura Massacre: Delhi HC Allows Prosecution To Adduce Additional Evidence On NHRC’s Plea [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has allowed a petition filed by National Human Right Commission under Section 391 CrPC seeking permission to adduce additional evidence in the appeal against acquittal of accused in Hashimpura Massacre.The High Court has allowed the prosecution to lead additional evidence in respect of extracts of a General Diary Register maintained by Provincial Armed Constabulary. The Delhi …

NHRC Issues Notices To Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh On Complaint Of Persistence of Devadasi System
7 years, 5 months ago

NHRC Issues Notices To Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh On Complaint Of Persistence of Devadasi System

Live Law  

The National Human Rights Commission, on September 25, took cognizance of a complaint drawing its attention towards the inhuman treatment being meted out to the girl children and women folk, who are forcibly taken to the temple of Goddess Mathamma for offering in Thiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu and adjoining places. Allegedly, this practice is another form of Devadasi system, …

Supreme Court directs states to follow NHRC plea, file information on encounter killings
7 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court directs states to follow NHRC plea, file information on encounter killings

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed various states to file their replies on a plea of the National Human Rights Commission New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed various states to file their replies on a plea of the National Human Rights Commission seeking direction for mandatorily giving information about any encounter killings in their respective jurisdiction for purposes …

SC Dismisses Challenge To NHRC Selection As BJP Vice President Avinash Rai Khanna Withdraws His Candidature [Read Order]
8 years, 2 months ago

SC Dismisses Challenge To NHRC Selection As BJP Vice President Avinash Rai Khanna Withdraws His Candidature [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of Justices Pinaki Chandra Ghose and Rohinton Fali Nariman today dismissed as infructuous the writ petition filed by a NOIDA student, Anupriya Nagori, against the selection of the BJP Vice-President Avinash Rai Khanna as Member, National Human Rights Commission, by the Selection Committee.Today, the Additional Solicitor General, Atmaram Nandkarni, appearing for. The Supreme Court bench of …

SC to adjudicate on Kejriwal vs Centre power tussle; issues summons to MHA
8 years, 10 months ago

SC to adjudicate on Kejriwal vs Centre power tussle; issues summons to MHA

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has in a very significant decision admitted a petition filed by Delhi’s Kejriwal government--- under Article 131 of the Constitution - seeking a judicial declaration on the boundaries of the constitutional relationship between the Delhi government and the Centre, in administering the national Capital especially to clearly earmark each of their powers.The Registry of the. The Supreme …

SC to adjudicate on Kejriwal vs Centre power tussle; issues summons to MHA
8 years, 10 months ago

SC to adjudicate on Kejriwal vs Centre power tussle; issues summons to MHA

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has in a very significant decision admitted a petition filed by Delhi’s Kejriwal government--- under Article 131 of the Constitution - seeking a judicial declaration on the boundaries of the constitutional relationship between the Delhi government and the Centre, in administering the national Capital especially to clearly earmark each of their powers.The Registry of the. The Supreme …

NHRC moves SC; seeks nod to vet cases involving Armed forces- India TV News
9 years, 8 months ago

NHRC moves SC; seeks nod to vet cases involving Armed forces- India TV News

India TV News  

Kolkata: The National Human Rights Commission has filed a review petition in the Supreme Court seeking a mandate allowing it to examine cases of human rights violation by members of the Armed Forces, NHRC's acting Chairperson Justice Cyriac Joseph said here today. Referring to Section 19 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, Justice Joseph, a retired Supreme Court …

Delhi HC annuls NHRC order against Somanath Bharati
10 years, 2 months ago

Delhi HC annuls NHRC order against Somanath Bharati

Live Law  

Setting aside the NHRC order passed on September 29 holding the erstwhile Delhi law minister of AAP guilty of midnight raid, the vacation bench of HC comprising Justice S. Muralidhar and Justice Manmohan Singh on 26 December directed to hear the matter afresh and pass a detailed order after considering the evidence presented by Mr. SomnathBharti in his defence. The …

Delhi HC annuls NHRC order against Somanath Bharati
10 years, 2 months ago

Delhi HC annuls NHRC order against Somanath Bharati

Live Law  

Setting aside the NHRC order passed on September 29 holding the erstwhile Delhi law minister of AAP guilty of midnight raid, the vacation bench of HC comprising Justice S. Muralidhar and Justice Manmohan Singh on 26 December directed to hear the matter afresh and pass a detailed order after considering the evidence presented by Mr. SomnathBharti in his defence. The …

NHRC issues notice to Delhi Govt
10 years, 7 months ago

NHRC issues notice to Delhi Govt

India TV News  

New Delhi: Taking a serious note of recent media reports about medical negligence leading to a child birth at the gate of a government hospital here, the National Human Rights Commission today issued a notice to Delhi Government. The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports that on account of negligence of doctors' at Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital, …

NHRC Not To Make Any More Probe Into Ramlila Crackdown
13 years, 5 months ago

NHRC Not To Make Any More Probe Into Ramlila Crackdown

India TV News  

New Delhi, Sep 28: The National Human Rights Commission has decided to “desist from making any further inquiry” into the crackdown on yoga guru Ramdev's protest at Ramlila Maidan in June after Delhi Police argued that the Supreme Court has been seized of the matter. The NHRC had on June six, two days after the police crackdown at Ramlila Maidan, …

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