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NHRC seeks ATRs from Centre, Maharashtra government on plight of sex workers in Mumbai
2 days, 1 hour 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 …

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"Mamata Banerjee might block 'Siliguri Corridor' if she returns to power," claims BJP MP Saumitra Khan
3 months, 3 weeks ago

"Mamata Banerjee might block 'Siliguri Corridor' if she returns to power," claims BJP MP Saumitra Khan

Op India  

In a big allegation, BJP MP and West Bengal BJP Vice President Saumitra Khan on Thursday claimed that Mamata Banerjee might block the ‘Siliguri’s Chicken Neck Corridor’ that connects north-eastern states to the rest of India if she comes in power again in 2026. Reacting to the West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s remarks, West Bengal BJP Vice President Saumitra Khan …

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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 …

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Explained: The outrage in West Bengal over public flogging of a couple
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Explained: The outrage in West Bengal over public flogging of a couple

Firstpost  

The public flogging of a couple over an alleged extramarital affair in West Bengal has sparked outrage. Investigation proceeds.” TMC’s response Responding to the shocking incident, TMC district president Kanaiyalal Agarwal said, “The man and the woman were engaged in an extramarital affair. Be it Sandeshkhali, Uttar Dinajpur or many other places, Didi’s West Bengal is UNSAFE for… — Jagat …

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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” …

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'Address plight of Sonagachhi sex workers in six weeks': NHRC tells West Bengal government
9 months ago

'Address plight of Sonagachhi sex workers in six weeks': NHRC tells West Bengal government

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Human Rights Commission has recommended the Chief Secretary, Government of West Bengal, Principal Secretary, Department of Women & Child Development and Social Welfare department and the DGP of West Bengal to address the human rights of the sex workers in Sonagachhi, the largest red light area in Asia. According to a series of directions the State …

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Sandeshkhali violence | NHRC issues notice to West Bengal government over human rights violations
10 months ago

Sandeshkhali violence | NHRC issues notice to West Bengal government over human rights violations

The Hindu  

The National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday issued a notice to the West Bengal Chief Secretary and to the Director General of Police, seeking a detailed report regarding the media accounts of the harassment and sexual assault of women in Sandeshkhali, by politically connected groups. Sandeshkhali violence | NCW chairperson seeks Mamata resignation, demands President’s rule in Bengal It has …

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Sandeshkhali violence: NHRC to depute team for on-spot inquiry, sends notice to West Bengal government and DGP
10 months ago

Sandeshkhali violence: NHRC to depute team for on-spot inquiry, sends notice to West Bengal government and DGP

India TV News  

Sandeshkhali violence: The National Human Rights Commission has sent a notice to the West Bengal government and the state's police chief over reports alleging unabated human rights violations due to continued violence in restive Sandeshkhali, officials said today. Considering the gravity of the matter, the Commission has also decided to depute its team to ascertain facts by an on-spot inquiry …

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West Bengal: NHRC sends notice to Mamata govt over death of Jadavpur University student
1 year, 4 months ago

West Bengal: NHRC sends notice to Mamata govt over death of Jadavpur University student

India TV News  

The National Human Rights Commission on Monday sent a notice to the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government over the death of a student at Jadavpur University. Earlier, a former Jadavpur University student who continued his stay at the hostel was arrested for his alleged involvement in the ragging of an undergraduate student who fell to death in a suspected suicide …

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Human rights panel's notice to Jadavpur University over student's death
1 year, 4 months ago

Human rights panel's notice to Jadavpur University over student's death

India Today  

The National Human Rights Commission on Monday took a suo moto cognizance of media reports citing the death of a first-year student of West Bengal's Jadavpur University. The student reportedly fell from the second-floor balcony of the university's hostel and passed away on August 10, in what is alleged to be a case of ragging. The first-year student of Bengali …

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NHRC Was Not Right In Seeking To Supervise West Bengal Panchayat Polls; Conduct Of Elections SEC's Sole Responsibility : Supreme Court
1 year, 4 months ago

NHRC Was Not Right In Seeking To Supervise West Bengal Panchayat Polls; Conduct Of Elections SEC's Sole Responsibility : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition filed by the National Human Rights Commission challenging the Calcutta High Court's judgment which set aside the NHRC's decision to appoint its observers for the panchayat elections in the State of West Bengal.On June 23, a single bench of the Calcutta High Court had set aside the NHRC direction and this was …

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'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 …

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West Bengal: NHRC takes suo-motu cognizance, appoints observer for violence over panchayat elections
1 year, 6 months ago

West Bengal: NHRC takes suo-motu cognizance, appoints observer for violence over panchayat elections

India TV News  

The National Human Rights Commission of India has taken suo-motu cognizance of a media report about the incidents of carious election-related violence in West Bengal, where people from political parties have been targeted. Meanwhile, West Bengal Police arrested two people in connection with the murder of a Congress worker that occurred at Murshidabad's Khargram on Saturday. Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, the …

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Human rights body seeks report on Bengal firecracker factory blast that killed 9
1 year, 7 months ago

Human rights body seeks report on Bengal firecracker factory blast that killed 9

India Today  

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo-moto cognizance of the fire that took place at an illegal firecracker factory in East Midnapore district, leading to an explosion that killed nine people. The human rights body has also sought details of the status of the FIR registered by police, medical records of victims and details of compensation granted by the …

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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. …

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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 …

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BJP committee seeks CBI, NHRC probes into 'Nabanna Chalo' rally violence
2 years, 3 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 …

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NHRC intervention ensures disciplinary action against doctor in medical negligence case
2 years, 4 months ago

NHRC intervention ensures disciplinary action against doctor in medical negligence case

The Hindu  

The intervention by the National Human Rights Commission in a case of death of a pregnant woman due to “medical negligence” has resulted in the government of West Bengal paying ₹3.75 lakh as monetary relief to her next of kin, officials said on Thursday. The State’s medical council has been asked to take disciplinary action against the “negligent doctor” for …

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Calcutta High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 16 To May 22, 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

Calcutta High Court Weekly Round-Up: May 16 To May 22, 2022

Live Law  

Nominal Index Rajinder Lohar v. The State of West Bengal 2022 LiveLaw 177 Aniruddha Prasad Singh @ Sinha v. The State of West Bengal 2022 LiveLaw 178 In the matter of: Parimal Sardar@Parimal Sikdar 2022 LiveLaw 179 Md Jamiruddin v. Union of India & Ors 2022 LiveLaw 180 Sova Rani Misra v. The State of West Bengal 2022 LiveLaw 181 …

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All High Courts Weekly Round-Up: May 16 - May 22, 2022
2 years, 7 months ago

All High Courts Weekly Round-Up: May 16 - May 22, 2022

Live Law  

Nominal Index Rajinder Lohar v. The State of West Bengal 2022 LiveLaw 177 Aniruddha Prasad Singh @ Sinha v. The State of West Bengal 2022 LiveLaw 178 In the matter of: Parimal Sardar@Parimal Sikdar 2022 LiveLaw 179 Md Jamiruddin v. Union of India & Ors 2022 LiveLaw 180 Sova Rani Misra v. The State of West Bengal 2022 LiveLaw 181 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Birbhum killings: When law of rule becomes law of ruler
2 years, 8 months ago

Birbhum killings: When law of rule becomes law of ruler

Firstpost  

The Birbhum massacre is the latest in the long list of killings in West Bengal, but it is not going to fade away or be forgotten any time soon Pandemonium broke out in the West Bengal Assembly on 28 March 2022, as BJP legislators were manhandled by TMC goons and policemen in plain clothes over the Birbhum killings. The Birbhum …

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