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 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. The plea states that a complaint was filed by the petitioner on October 13, 2020 in order to bring to the notice of NHRC the alleged "Police brutality/atrocity and excessiveness on Youth including Women during a peaceful Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha "Nabanna Chalo" Rally on 8th October 2020". Further, the plea states that the NHRC had registered a case on the basis of the complaint and had issued a notice to the Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal, on 15 October 2020.

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NHRC to Hold Grievance Hearings in Remote Areas
2 weeks, 6 days ago

NHRC to Hold Grievance Hearings in Remote Areas

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission is committed to addressing the grievances of common people who see the commission as a beacon of hope for justice. This was announced by Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi during an interaction with victims of injustice and human rights defenders at the Odisha Human Rights Conclave 2025 on Thursday. A former Chief Justice 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 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 …

Nadeem Khan created false narrative: Delhi police to high court
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3 months, 1 week ago

Nadeem Khan created false narrative: Delhi police to high court

Hindustan Times  

Human rights activist Nadeem Khan, through “targeted dissemination of selective and misleading information”, attempted to create a narrative of portraying members of a “particular community” as victims of “systematic oppression” by the incumbent government, the Delhi Police has told the Delhi high court. In an affidavit filed before the high court on December 5 opposing the petition filed by Khan, …

Nadeem Khan wanted narrative of particular community's victimisation: Police to Delhi HC
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3 months, 1 week ago

Nadeem Khan wanted narrative of particular community's victimisation: Police to Delhi HC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi police has claimed before the Delhi High Court that activist Nadeem Khan, booked in an alleged case of promoting enmity, through "targeted dissemination of selective information" sought to create a narrative of a particular community's victimisation by the incumbent government. Nadeem Khan wanted narrative of particular community's victimisation: Police to Delhi HC The police said such …

'Delegitimising human rights': What does the police action against Nadeem Khan reveal?
3 months, 1 week ago

'Delegitimising human rights': What does the police action against Nadeem Khan reveal?

New Indian Express  

The Delhi Police attempted to illegally detain prominent human rights activist and national secretary of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights, Nadeem Khan, just hours after filing a first information report accusing him of "promoting enmity between groups" on November 30. The FIR was filed the next day and within hours police personnel from the Shaheen Bagh police station …

NHRC Orders for Detailed Report on Lagcharla Incident
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Delhi riots: HC seeks police stand on accused's plea to preserve case diary
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi riots: HC seeks police stand on accused's plea to preserve case diary

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the stand of the city police on a plea by a student activist seeking to preserve the case diary of a probe related to the communal riots that had erupted in parts of the city in February 2020. Delhi riots: HC seeks police stand on accused's plea to preserve case diary …

Delhi HC halts final order on charges in 2020 riots case amid plea for evidence access
6 months, 1 week ago

Delhi HC halts final order on charges in 2020 riots case amid plea for evidence access

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the trial court not to issue a final order on framing charges in the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi riots till September 23. The order came in response to a plea by Devangana Kalita, one of the accused, seeking access to certain videos and WhatsApp chats that she …

HC to hear pleas related to 2020 Delhi violence on October 19
6 months, 3 weeks ago

HC to hear pleas related to 2020 Delhi violence on October 19

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Friday scheduled October 9 for hearing a series of petitions related to the February 2020 violence in North-East Delhi, including the alleged hate speeches by several BJP leaders. The petitions primarily call for the registration of FIRs against several BJP leaders accused of delivering hate speeches that allegedly fueled the violence. Emphasising the …

NHRC notice to Delhi govt over death of inmates at Asha Kiran shelter home
7 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 …

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 …

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

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 …

NHRC Notice to Police on Land Grabbing
1 year, 7 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, 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 …

West Bengal Approaches Supreme Court Against Calcutta HC Order For NIA Probe Into Ram Navami Violence
1 year, 10 months ago

West Bengal Approaches Supreme Court Against Calcutta HC Order For NIA Probe Into Ram Navami Violence

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday heard the petition filed by the State of West Bengal against the order passed by the Calcutta High Court to transfer the investigation in the cases related to Ram Navami violence to the National Investigation Agency.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narasimha and Justice JB Pardiwala decided to post the …

Calcutta HC orders NIA probe into Ram Navami violence
1 year, 10 months ago

Calcutta HC orders NIA probe into Ram Navami violence

Hindustan Times  

The Calcutta high court on Thursday ordered the National Investigation Agency to probe into the violence that occurred in West Bengal’s Howrah district during the Ram Navami celebrations in March. The high court ordered the state police to hand over the investigation to NIA Hearing a PIL moved by Bharatiya Janata Party legislator and leader of the opposition in the …

Calcutta High Court Directs NIA To Probe Ram Navami Violence In Bengal
1 year, 10 months ago

Calcutta High Court Directs NIA To Probe Ram Navami Violence In Bengal

ABP News  

New Delhi: Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered a probe by the National Investigation Agency into the violence that broke out in Howrah and Dalkhola districts and other parts of West Bengal during Ram Navami celebrations. Earlier this month, the Calcutta High Court sought an action taken report from the West Bengal government on the clashes during the Ram Navami …

NHRC seeks report from DGP, Howrah police commissioner on Ram Navami violence
1 year, 10 months ago

NHRC seeks report from DGP, Howrah police commissioner on Ram Navami violence

Hindustan Times  

The National Human Rights Commission on Friday took cognizance of the violence during the Ram Navami celebration in West Bengal’s Howrah and sought a report from the director general of police and the chief of Howrah city police within two weeks. “It has issued notices to the DGP, West Bengal and the commissioner of police, Howrah, directing them to enquire …

National human rights panel's notice to Bengal DGP over Ram Navami violence
1 year, 11 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. …

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 …

Bengal Police report suggests Ram Navami violence was pre-planned: Calcutta HC
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengal Police report suggests Ram Navami violence was pre-planned: Calcutta HC

Hindustan Times  

A West Bengal Police report on clashes around Ram Navami in the state prima facie suggested that the violence was pre-planned, the Calcutta high court said on Monday, adding that a central agency might be better suited to probe the events that have ratcheted up communal tensions and stoked a political row. The high court’s comments came on a petition …

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

2020 Delhi Riots: SC Irked Over Police Seeking Adjournment, Says Alternative Arrangements Needed
2 years, 1 month ago

2020 Delhi Riots: SC Irked Over Police Seeking Adjournment, Says Alternative Arrangements Needed

News 18  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed strong displeasure over the Delhi Police seeking adjournment of hearing on pleas against the bail granted to three student activists in the 2020 North East Delhi riots case on the ground that a senior law officer representing them was busy in another court. The bench had then posted the matter for hearing on Tuesday, …

BJP committee seeks CBI, NHRC probes into 'Nabanna Chalo' rally violence
2 years, 5 months ago

BJP committee seeks CBI, NHRC probes into 'Nabanna Chalo' rally violence

India TV News  

Nabanno Chalo violence: The Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to form a committee to look into the clash between party workers and West Bengal Police over the "Nabanna Chalo" movement. A BJP committee that looked into the clash between West Bengal police and party members during its 'Nabanna Chalo' rally has sought CBI and National Human Rights Commission probes into …

Delhi riots: HC grants time to leaders to respond to pleas to implead them in proceedings for FIR
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi riots: HC grants time to leaders to respond to pleas to implead them in proceedings for FIR

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday granted time to several political leaders and others to file their responses to pleas to make them parties to proceedings seeking FIR and investigation against them for allegedly delivering hate speeches leading to the February 2020 riots here. A bench headed by Justice Siddharth Mridul, while hearing a batch of petitions concerning …

High Court Directs Commissioner Of Delhi Police To Look Into Security Lapse At CM Residence
2 years, 10 months ago

High Court Directs Commissioner Of Delhi Police To Look Into Security Lapse At CM Residence

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday expressed dissatisfaction at the report filed by the Delhi Police with respect to the security arrangement made outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence, which was attacked by an "unruly mob" on March 30. It has therefore directed the Commissioner of Delhi Police to look into the aforesaid lapse and inquire into: firstly, whether bandobast …

WB Post Poll Violence: Calcutta HC Asks NHRC & WBHRC If It Can Constitute Committee To Address Complaints Of Alleged Victims
2 years, 11 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 …

Jahangirpuri clash: Petitions in SC seek NIA investigation into Delhi violence, court-monitored probe
2 years, 11 months ago

Jahangirpuri clash: Petitions in SC seek NIA investigation into Delhi violence, court-monitored probe

India TV News  

Jahangirpuri clash: Petitions in SC seek NIA investigation into Delhi violence, court-monitored probe Clashes broke out between two groups after stone-pelting incidents were reported in the Jahangirpuri area on Saturday evening. Highlights Two PIL's have been filed in the Supreme Court Clashes broke out between two groups after stone-pelting incidents were reported Delhi Police has registered a case and started …

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, 11 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 …

'Crowd Was Unruly; Police Force Was Inadequate' : Delhi High Court Seeks Sealed Cover Report On Investigation Into Attack At Arvind Kejriwal's Residence
2 years, 11 months ago

'Crowd Was Unruly; Police Force Was Inadequate' : Delhi High Court Seeks Sealed Cover Report On Investigation Into Attack At Arvind Kejriwal's Residence

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought a status report, in a sealed cover, on the investigation being carried out into the incident of attack and vandalism at Chief Minister's official residence on March 30.This was after the Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla was informed that the Delhi Police, which is responsible for maintaining …

AAP MLA Moves Delhi High Court Seeking SIT Probe Into Vandalization At CM Arvind Kejriwal's Residence
2 years, 11 months ago

AAP MLA Moves Delhi High Court Seeking SIT Probe Into Vandalization At CM Arvind Kejriwal's Residence

Live Law  

Aam Aadmi Party MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj has approached the Delhi High Court seeking an SIT investigation into the incident of attack and vandalization of official residence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal yesterday, alleging it to be done by "goons of the Bhartiya Janata Party" under the garb of protest. The plea alleges that on March 30, "several BJP goons" in …

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, 11 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 …

Calcutta HC orders police protection to 303 victims of post-poll violence in West Bengal
3 years ago

Calcutta HC orders police protection to 303 victims of post-poll violence in West Bengal

India Today  

The Calcutta High Court on Monday ordered police protection for 303 victims of the alleged post-poll violence in West Bengal after Assembly elections last year. All the victims in the alleged post-poll violence case who are still homeless need to be repatriated soon, and state police should ensure that they can live their life in peace, the Chief Justice's Division …

High Court Issues Notice To Delhi BJP Chief Adesh Gupta Over Alleged Illegal Encroachment Of Govt Land, Misappropriation Of Funds
3 years, 2 months ago

High Court Issues Notice To Delhi BJP Chief Adesh Gupta Over Alleged Illegal Encroachment Of Govt Land, Misappropriation Of Funds

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has issued notice on a petition filed against alleged illegal encroachment of government land and misappropriation of funds by Adesh Gupta, Chief of BJP's Delhi unit and councillor of the North Delhi Municipal Corporation.Apart from Gupta, the Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh has issued notices to the Delhi Government, the …

"What Do You Propose To Do? Will You Continue Permitting?": High Court Seeks Delhi Police's Stand Over Removal Of Protestors Outside UNHCR Office
3 years, 3 months ago

"What Do You Propose To Do? Will You Continue Permitting?": High Court Seeks Delhi Police's Stand Over Removal Of Protestors Outside UNHCR Office

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the stand of the Delhi Police as to within what time frame the three protestors outside the office of United Nations High Commissioner of Refugees will be removed from the national capital. Justice Rekha Palli also asked the Delhi Police to seek instructions on the steps it proposes to take in future when …

Tripura Violence : NHRC Seeks Report From State Govt On TMC Spokesperson Saket Gokhale's Complaint
3 years, 4 months 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 …

Delhi High Court Refuses To Issue Notice To Rahul Gandhi In Plea For Action Over Tweet On Rape Victim Identity
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court Refuses To Issue Notice To Rahul Gandhi In Plea For Action Over Tweet On Rape Victim Identity

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court today refused to issue notice to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on a plea seeking action against him for allegedly disclosing sensitive details and publishing photographs of family of 9 year old victim allegedly gang-raped and murdered in Delhi Cantt area.The Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh also refused to issue notices to …

'Mind has to be applied': Court raps police over probe into Delhi riots case
3 years, 6 months ago

'Mind has to be applied': Court raps police over probe into Delhi riots case

India Today  

In yet another case related to the Delhi riots of February 2020, a sessions court has reprimanded the Delhi Police for its investigation. The court also said, “It is also relevant to note here that till date the investigating agency has not been able to apprehend any other accused person in the matter, meaning thereby that no progress/further investigation in …

'Argument In Frustration' : Calcutta High Court Rejects West Bengal's Allegations Of Bias Against NHRC Committee In Post-Poll Violence Case
3 years, 7 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 …

West Bengal post-poll violence: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into allegations of murder, rape
3 years, 7 months ago

West Bengal post-poll violence: Calcutta HC orders CBI probe into allegations of murder, rape

Firstpost  

A five-judge bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal also ordered the formation of a special investigation team to probe all other offences related to the alleged post-poll violence The Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered a CBI probe into grievous cases such as murder and rape in alleged post-poll violence in West Bengal. A five-judge bench headed by …

Calcutta High Court orders court monitored CBI probe into post-poll violence
3 years, 7 months ago

Calcutta High Court orders court monitored CBI probe into post-poll violence

Op India  

The Calcutta High Court has ordered a court monitored CBI probe into the human rights violations in the large scale post poll violence that took place in the state after TMC’s Mamata Banerjee returned to power. A report by Live Law states that the court has also directed the West Bengal state government to immediately process the compensation for the …

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 …

Calcutta HC grants WB govt more time to file affidavit to NHRC report
3 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

Calcutta High Court gives Bengal govt 'last opportunity' to file affidavit on NHRC post-poll violence report
3 years, 7 months ago

Calcutta High Court gives Bengal govt 'last opportunity' to file affidavit on NHRC post-poll violence report

India TV News  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday gave the West Bengal government a "last opportunity" to file an affidavit stating its position on the NHRC report on post-poll violence in the state by July 26. "The last opportunity is granted to file an affidavit, if any, on or before July 26, 2021," the bench, comprising Acting Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and …

West Bengal Post Poll Violence: Calcutta High Court Refuses To Make Annexure Of NHRC Report Public, Next Hearing On July 28
3 years, 7 months ago

West Bengal Post Poll Violence: Calcutta High Court Refuses To Make Annexure Of NHRC Report Public, Next Hearing On July 28

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court on Thursday granted time to the West Bengal state government till July 26 to submit a reply to the final report submitted by the Committee of the National Human Rights Commission. On July 13, the NHRC had submitted a 50 page report to the High Court examining the allegations of post poll violence in the State …

NHRC report on Bengal post-poll violence politically motivated, there's no truth in it: Abhishek Manu Singhvi
3 years, 7 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 …

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