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 other human rights defenders alleged the rape of a minor girl by a Sub-Inspector of Police in an area under Dausa district, Rajasthan, on November 10, 2023. Therefore, the NHRC directed the Superintendent of Police, Dausa, Rajasthan, to initiate departmental proceedings against the delinquent police SI Bhupendra Singh for the misconduct committed by him and submit an action taken report to the Commission within eight weeks. As the matter pertains to the violation of human rights of the minor girl by a public servant, a senior rank police official, a notice under Section 18 of the Protection of Human Rights Act was sent to the Government of Rajasthan through its Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police to show cause why compensation should not be recommended for the victim minor girl

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NHRC seeks ATRs from Centre, Maharashtra government on plight of sex workers in Mumbai
1 day, 18 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 …

NHRC notice to Jharkhand over neglect in treating pregnant woman
3 months, 1 week ago

NHRC notice to Jharkhand over neglect in treating pregnant woman

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday issued notice to the Jharkhand government over an incident in which a pregnant woman, in labour pain, was not attended to for about 27 hours at the MGM hospital, Jamshedpur. The woman was referred to the hospital by a community health centre for better medical care where she was reportedly made to lie …

Kolkata rape case: NHRC sends notice to West Bengal DGP in doctor's rape case, seeks report in two weeks
4 months, 1 week ago

Kolkata rape case: NHRC sends notice to West Bengal DGP in doctor's rape case, seeks report in two weeks

Op India  

On Tuesday, 13th August, the National Human Rights Commission took suo motu cognizance of the rape and murder of a doctor at R G Kar Medical College Hospital in Kolkata. NHRC issued notices to the director general of police and chief secretary of West Bengal, requesting a detailed report within two weeks. NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the …

NHRC notice to Delhi govt over death of inmates at Asha Kiran shelter home
4 months, 2 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 …

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 …

NHRC notice to Odisha government on compensation for woman’s death
7 months, 1 week ago

NHRC notice to Odisha government on compensation for woman’s death

New Indian Express  

CUTTACK: The National Human Rights Commission has issued a show cause notice to the state government as to why compensation of Rs 2 lakh should not be paid to the next of kin of a tribal woman who died due to negligence in the process of child birth on February 2, 2023. Acting on a petition, the apex human rights …

BSY case: Women’s panel seeks action taken report
7 months, 2 weeks ago

BSY case: Women’s panel seeks action taken report

The Hindu  

The Karnataka State Commission for Women has written to the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights seeking an action taken report in the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act case registered against BJP leader and former Chief Minister B.S. Commission chairperson Nagalakshmi Choudhary, talking to The Hindu, said: “As the case pertains to a minor girl, we …

Name Of Minor Rape Victim Disclosed In Investigation & Trial: Rajasthan High Court Directs Sensitisation Program For Police, Judicial Officers
8 months, 1 week ago

Name Of Minor Rape Victim Disclosed In Investigation & Trial: Rajasthan High Court Directs Sensitisation Program For Police, Judicial Officers

Live Law  

Expressing concern about a situation where the identity of a rape victim was disclosed during investigation and trial, Rajasthan High Court has proposed an exercise of sensitization for the police officers and judicial officers to ensure that such instances do not repeat. “In this background, the court feels that an exercise of sensitization of the police officers and judicial officers …

Rajasthan Judicial Magistrate Booked For Allegedly Asking Rape Survivor To Strip In Court And Show Her Injuries
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan Judicial Magistrate Booked For Allegedly Asking Rape Survivor To Strip In Court And Show Her Injuries

Live Law  

An FIR has been lodged against a Judicial Magistrate in Rajasthan alleging that he asked a Dalit gang rape survivor to strip in the court to show her injuries. According to Hindustan Times, the survivor had filed a complaint on March 30 alleging that the Hindaun Court Magistrate Ravindra Kumar “asked her to strip in order to see her injuries.” …

NHRC notice to Bihar govt, DGP over 'delayed' police action on sexual assault of minor girl
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NHRC notice to Bihar govt, DGP over 'delayed' police action on sexual assault of minor girl

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi, Mar 26 The NHRC has sent a notice to the Bihar government and the state's police chief over reports of alleged delayed police action in a case of sexual assault of a minor girl in Darbhanga district, according to officials. The National Human Rights Commission has taken "suo motu cognisance of a media report that in Darbhanga district …

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 …

Rajasthan woman arrested for blackmailing cops, forcing them to pay around 1 cr
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan woman arrested for blackmailing cops, forcing them to pay around 1 cr

Hindustan Times  

A woman from Rajasthan’s Alwar allegedly forced a police inspector and constable to pay ₹90 lakh and ₹6.5 lakh after blackmailing them by threatening to make public their intimate chats and visuals. Representative photo Police superintendent Anand Sharma said that the inspector and the constable met the woman via social media. The woman took photographs and videos.Later the woman started …

NHRC notice to Karnataka govt, DGP over woman being stripped, paraded naked in village
1 year ago

NHRC notice to Karnataka govt, DGP over woman being stripped, paraded naked in village

Hindustan Times  

The NHRC has issued a notice to the Karnataka government and the state's police chief after a 42-year-old woman was allegedly stripped, paraded naked and tied to an electric pole and assaulted in a village in Belagavi district, officials said on Friday. The alleged incident took place on December 11 after the woman's son eloped with a girl who was …

NHRC sends notice to Rajasthan govt over stripping, parading of woman
1 year, 3 months ago

NHRC sends notice to Rajasthan govt over stripping, parading of woman

Hindustan Times  

The National Human Rights Commission has sent a notice to the Rajasthan government and the state's police chief over a pregnant woman being allegedly stripped naked and paraded in a village in Pratapgarh district by her husband, officials said. National Human Rights Commission The Commission in a statement on Monday also said that it would like to know about the …

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 …

Manipur Video: 4 Accused Held Amid Nationwide Outrage; NHRC Sends Notice to State Govt
1 year, 5 months ago

Manipur Video: 4 Accused Held Amid Nationwide Outrage; NHRC Sends Notice to State Govt

News 18  

Four people, including the main accused, who were part of the mob that paraded naked two tribal women in Kangpokpi district in a viral video, have been arrested, Manipur police on Thursday. Speaking to the media in Imphal, Chief Minister Biren Singh said, “Two culprits have been arrested and further investigation is underway.” He expressed “shock” over the incident and …

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 …

Rajasthan BJP chief seeks directions from NCW, NHRC to govt for prevention of crime against women
1 year, 11 months ago

Rajasthan BJP chief seeks directions from NCW, NHRC to govt for prevention of crime against women

India Today  

Rajasthan BJP president Satish Poonia has written to the National Commission for Women and the National Human Rights Commission seeking directions to the state government for the effective prevention of crime against women. Citing cases of rape and atrocities against women, Poonia said during the tenure of the current government in Rajasthan, more than 8.61 lakh criminal cases have been …

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 …

Haryana: Crime branch inspector rapes woman in lieu of helping jailed husband, NHRC takes suo motu cognisance
2 years, 1 month ago

Haryana: Crime branch inspector rapes woman in lieu of helping jailed husband, NHRC takes suo motu cognisance

Firstpost  

In May 2020, a woman resident of Palwal, came in contact with the inspector, who allegedly promised to help her husband, lodged in Neemka jail after a case was registered against him for attacking some people over certain dispute New Delhi: A crime branch inspector in Haryana’s Palwal has been accused of allegedly raping a woman in lieu of helping …

Woman raped by Crime Branch Inspector in lieu of helping her jailed husband; NHRC takes suo motu cognizance
2 years, 1 month ago

Woman raped by Crime Branch Inspector in lieu of helping her jailed husband; NHRC takes suo motu cognizance

India TV News  

The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday took suo motu cognizance of a report that a crime branch Inspector raped a woman in lieu of helping her jailed husband in Palwal, Haryana. The report must also contain the statics for last one year regarding such complaints about sexual harassment of women at workplace including third party harassment by the public …

Rajasthan: NHRC’s notice on 'auctioning of minor girls'; Gehlot government responds
2 years, 1 month ago

Rajasthan: NHRC’s notice on 'auctioning of minor girls'; Gehlot government responds

India TV News  

Rajasthan girls' being sold shocker: Responding to National Human Rights Commission ’s notice over reports on 'auctioning of girls' to settle financial disputes, Rajasthan minister Pratap Khachariyawas on Friday said that the selling of girls doesn't happen in the state and it's a matter of investigation. A notice has also been issued to Rajasthan DGP to submit a detailed report …

Rajasthan Govt faces ire of NHRC over reports on auction of girls on stamp papers
2 years, 1 month ago

Rajasthan Govt faces ire of NHRC over reports on auction of girls on stamp papers

Op India  

Taking suo moto cognizance of a media report that minor girls are being auctioned off on stamp papers and their refusal results in their mothers being raped in half a dozen districts in Rajasthan, the National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Congress government in the state on Thursday. कांग्रेस पार्टी का नारा तो है, ‘लड़की हूँ …

Rajasthan: Minor Dalit girl raped multiple times by multiple accused over period of four days
2 years, 2 months ago

Rajasthan: Minor Dalit girl raped multiple times by multiple accused over period of four days

Op India  

Rajasthan Police’s Special Investigation Team has arrested six people, including a woman, in a minor Dalit gang rape case. 18-year-old Salman of Kothdi Police station area, 19-year-old Sameer of Gumanpura Police Station area, 27-year-old Shahrukh Khan of Indra Nagar DCM Udyog Nagar Police Station Area, 23-year-old Sahil of Kothdi Gumanpura Police Station area, 18-year-old Arbaaz of Bombay Yojna Udyog Nagar …

Minor raped by IAS official seeks to move HC
2 years, 7 months ago

Minor raped by IAS official seeks to move HC

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The lawyer of the minor victim, who was allegedly raped and threatened by an IAS officer in Delhi last year, on Saturday said official had been attending the hearings at a metropolitan magistrate court in Delhi and as the next hearing is scheduled on Monday, the victim was planning to move the High Court to cancel his bail order. …

Andhra cop suspended for custodial torture of Dailt woman, TDP seeks NHRC probe
2 years, 10 months ago

Andhra cop suspended for custodial torture of Dailt woman, TDP seeks NHRC probe

India Today  

A constable in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district has been suspended for allegedly torturing a Dalit woman in police custody. Uma Maheshwari, a 34-year-old dalit woman, was booked for theft following a complaint by the district superintendent of prisons, Venugopal Reddy. TDP SEEKS NHRC PROBE Meanwhile, the Telugu Desam Party has demanded the National Human Rights Commission of India probe into …

No confirmation on rape of mentally-challenged minor girl as yet: Rajasthan Police
2 years, 11 months ago

No confirmation on rape of mentally-challenged minor girl as yet: Rajasthan Police

India Today  

Fresh findings have revealed that the mentally-challenged girl, who was found in a distressed state with injuries on her private parts in Rajasthan's Alwar district, had travelled on her own, police said on Friday. Police said they are yet to ascertain how the minor girl sustained such serious injuries, while mentioning that it is yet to be confirmed whether it …

NHRC notice to Uttar Pradesh, Delhi police over self-immolation of rape victim
3 years, 3 months ago

NHRC notice to Uttar Pradesh, Delhi police over self-immolation of rape victim

India Today  

The National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday issued notices to Director General of Police of Uttar Pradesh and Delhi Police commissioner after a victim of alleged sexual assault died. Before ending her life, the woman alleged that the Uttar Pradesh police did not act on her complaint of sexual assault. The NHRC asked the top police officers of Uttar Pradesh …

Minor girl gang-raped, blackmailed for money in Rajasthan's Alwar
3 years, 4 months ago

Minor girl gang-raped, blackmailed for money in Rajasthan's Alwar

India Today  

A minor Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped in Rajasthan’s Alwar district. Raje continued, “The incident of gang rape of a Dalit minor once again in Alwar district is condemnable. Strict action should be taken against the culprits.” As per the latest National Crime Records Bureau data, Rajasthan reported the highest number of incidents of child rape in India in 2019 …

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 …

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 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 …

Acquittal Of Rape Accused After 20 Yrs In Jail: NHRC Calls For Report From UP Govt. On Rehabilitation & Action Taken Against Erring Officials
3 years, 9 months ago

Acquittal Of Rape Accused After 20 Yrs In Jail: NHRC Calls For Report From UP Govt. On Rehabilitation & Action Taken Against Erring Officials

Live Law  

The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, India has taken suo-motu cognizance of the acquittal of a man in a rape case, twenty years after his conviction and has has observed that it seems to be a case of non-application of the Section 433 Cr PC. Significantly, this case is about a 23-year-old man, who was sentenced to life imprisonment by …

Haryana Legal Services Authority Gives Immediate Assistance To Mentally Challenged Sexual Abuse Survivor
3 years, 9 months ago

Haryana Legal Services Authority Gives Immediate Assistance To Mentally Challenged Sexual Abuse Survivor

Live Law  

In a shocking incident, a mentally-challenged minor girl was allegedly sexually abused by a teenager in a colony at Yamuna Nagar. Taking notice of this incident the Justice Mr. Rajan Gupta, Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court-cum-Executive Chairperson, HALSA immediately issued directions to District Legal Services Authority, Yamuna Nagar to contact the family members and provide necessary assistance in shape …

Allegations Of Gang-Rape Of Woman In Lock-Up By 5 Policemen: NHRC Takes Cognizance And Issues Notices To MP Govt, DGP & Prison Chief
4 years, 2 months ago

Allegations Of Gang-Rape Of Woman In Lock-Up By 5 Policemen: NHRC Takes Cognizance And Issues Notices To MP Govt, DGP & Prison Chief

Live Law  

Taking suo moto cognizance of the "allegations made by women on five cops for gang rape in lockup" in Mangawan area of Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh, the National Human Rights Commission on Monday issued notice to the Chief Secretary, Director-General of Police and the Director-General of Prisons, Madhya Pradesh. "It is mentioned in the report that a 20-year-old woman …

NHRC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Hathras Gang Rape Case; Seeks Report From UP Govt
4 years, 2 months ago

NHRC Takes Suo Moto Cognizance Of Hathras Gang Rape Case; Seeks Report From UP Govt

Live Law  

Taking suo moto cognizance of the "serious issue of violation of human rights" in the Hathras Gang-Rape case, the National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday issued notice to the UP Government, asking it file a report in the matter. Every Possible Fundamental & Human Right Of Victim Was Violated: DCW Chairperson Writes To CJI Seeking HC Monitored Inquiry Into Hathras …

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 …

NHRC Notice to UP Govt, DGP Over Killing of Murder Accused by Mob
4 years, 3 months ago

NHRC Notice to UP Govt, DGP Over Killing of Murder Accused by Mob

News 18  

New Delhi, Sep 8: 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 village, officials said on Tuesday. "A well equipped police team was present on the spot when the victim was brutally …

UP CM Calls for Invoking NSA Against Lakhimpur Kheri Rape-murder Accused; NHRC Issues Notice
4 years, 3 months ago

UP CM Calls for Invoking NSA Against Lakhimpur Kheri Rape-murder Accused; NHRC Issues Notice

News 18  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed officials to initiate strict action and invoke the stringent National Security Act against those involved in the alleged rape and murder of a 17-year-old Dalit girl in Lakhimpur Kheri district. Meanwhile, the National Human Rights Commission on Thursday sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the state's police chief …

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