National Human Rights Commission

On Mob Killings Of 3 People, Human Rights Notice To Bihar Government

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 12, 2018

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports on the alleged mob killings of three suspected kidnappers in Begusarai district of Bihar on September 7, 2018.

Activists' Arrest: Rights Body Says Proper Procedure Not Followed By Cops

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 29, 2018

The National Human Rights Commission today issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the state's police chief, saying "it appears" that standard operating procedure was not properly followed in the arrests of five activists and this may amount to a violation of their human rights.

Over Starvation Deaths, Human Rights Notice To Centre, Delhi Government

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday July 27, 2018

Taking cognizance of the deaths of three minor girls due to starvation in Delhi, the National Human Rights Commission on Thursday issued notices to the Centre and the Delhi government, seeking a report on the matter within two to four weeks.

Rights Body Gives Notice To Delhi Government Over Starvation Deaths

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 26, 2018

The National Human Rights Commission today issued notices to the Delhi government and the WCD Ministry over deaths of three minor sisters in Mandwali allegedly due to starvation, and asked them to send reports in four weeks.

Rights Body Notice To Centre, Maharashtra Over Reports Of Farmer Suicides

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 16, 2018

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Centre and the Maharashtra government, calling for detailed reports of farmer suicides in the state between March and May this year.

Supreme Court Notice To Uttar Pradesh Over Fake Encounters

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Monday July 2, 2018

The Supreme Court today sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea alleging that several fake encounters have taken place in the state in recent past.

"No Warning": Witnesses Describe How Police Shot Anti-Sterlite Protesters

India News | Reuters | Tuesday May 29, 2018

Police in the port city of Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu gave no warning last Tuesday before firing with live ammunition on protesters seeking the closure of a copper smelter owned by London-listed Vedanta Resources Plc, according to 16 witnesses interviewed by Reuters.

Rights Body Issues Notice To UP Over Hooch Tragedy, Deaths Rise To 13

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 21, 2018

The NHRC has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over the death of several persons from consumption of spurious liquor, reportedly, purchased from licensed shops in the state's Kanpur and Kanpur Dehat districts.

Film Body Lifts Ban On Telugu Actress Who Alleged Sexual Exploitation

Hyderabad News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday April 13, 2018

Hours after the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognizance of Telugu actress Sri Reddy's allegations of sexual exploitation, the Movie Artists' Association (MAA) on Thursday lifted a ban on her.

For Telugu Actress Who Stripped, Spoke Of Casting Couch, Help From Human Rights Body

Hyderabad News | Edited By Aloke Tikku | Friday April 13, 2018

Sri Reddy, the Telugu actress who stripped outside a film chamber office to make her complaint heard last week, today received support from the country's top human rights body that asked the Telangana government to probe allegations of sexual exploitation and casting couch in the Telugu film industry.

Unnao Custodial Death: Human Rights Body Notice To Uttar Pradesh Government, Police Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 10, 2018

The National Human Rights Commission or NHRC has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the state police chief seeking a detailed report on the death of the father of an alleged gangrape victim in judicial custody in Unnao, and has asked the authorities to ensure the aggrieved family is not subjected to further harassment.

Rights Panel Asks For Report As Political Pot Stews On Bengal Violence

India News | Written by Monideepa Banerjie | Monday April 2, 2018

The National Human Rights Commission today issued notices to the West Bengal chief secretary, home secretary and the director general of police, asking for a report on the violence in the Asansol- Raniganj area over the last week. A senior police officer must be sent there for an on-the-spot enquiry.

15 Tribal Students Who Couldn't Write NEET Get Rs 30 Lakh Compensation

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 17, 2018

On the recommendations of the National Human Rights Commission, 15 tribal students of a government school in Tripura have been paid monetary relief of Rs 2 lakh each for not being able to write a competitive examination in 2017 due to "negligence" of school authorities.

UP Cops "Misusing Their Power", Says Rights Body Over Alleged Encounter

Noida News | Written by Alok Pandey | Tuesday February 6, 2018

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over an alleged fake encounter in Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar district on Saturday night, which has left three people injured, one of them critically.

18 Encounters In 48 Hours In UP, Top Cop Says "We Fire In Self-Defence"

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Saturday February 3, 2018

The Uttar Pradesh Police have carried out at least 18 encounters in the last 48 hours, arresting 25 people on its wanted-list and killing one criminal with a 25,000 rupee reward on his head in Muzaffarnagar.