Nhrc

National Security Act Against Accused In UP Crematorium Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 5, 2021

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has told officials to invoke the stringent National Security Act over the roof collapse in Ghaziabad that killed 24 people as the NHRC sought a report from the state government over the incident.

Human Rights Notice To Centre Over Indians Stranded On Ships In China

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 2, 2021

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to an MEA secretary and the director general of Shipping in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways over Indian sailors stranded onboard two ships in Chinese waters, officials said on Friday.

32,876 Complaints Registered From April-September This Year: Rights Body

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 12, 2020

The National Human Rights Commission on Monday said it registered 32,876 complaints during April-September when the country reeled under the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rights Body Sends Notice To UP Government, Police Chief In Gang-Rape Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 30, 2020

The NHRC has issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the state's police chief in connection with the gang rape of a 19-year-old Dalit women in Hathras district, officials said on Wednesday.

Centre Gets Notice Over Amnesty Closing Operations Alleging "Witch-Hunt"

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 30, 2020

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to the Union Home Secretary over rights organisation Amnesty International winding up its operations in the country after alleging "witch-hunt" by the government, officials said on Wednesday.

Rights Body Notice To Centre Over "Plight Of Inmates" At Quarantine Centres

India News | ANI | Sunday September 27, 2020

Acting on a petition that cites the "plight of inmates at quarantine centres and COVID-19 hospitals", besides attack on journalists and whistle-blowers, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the secretaries of the Home Ministry and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Delhi Top Cop Gets Rights Body Notice Over Alleged Suicide Of Rape-Accused In Custody

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday September 22, 2020

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner in connection with the alleged suicide of a 40-year-old rape accused while in custody, according to an official statement.

Kerala Chief Secretary Gets Show Cause Notice Over Snake Bite Incident Inside Class

Kerala News | ANI | Monday September 21, 2020

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Kerala Chief Secretary and asked to show cause why compensation of Rs 2 lakh should not be recommended for a minor student who died after a snake bite in a classroom due to the negligence of school authorities in Kerala.

Assam Government Asked To Pay Rs 1 Lakh To Man Beaten Up For Selling Beef

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 17, 2020

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered the Assam government to pay Rs 1 lakh to a person, who was beaten up by a mob for selling cooked beef at his tea stall in the Biswanath district.

COVID-19: Rights Body Writes To States, Seeks Details On Medical Practices

India News | ANI | Thursday August 27, 2020

National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) has written to State and Union Territories seeking information about the medical infrastructure and best practices followed in the view of COVID-19 pandemic to tackle the situation.

"She Had Milk": UP Official After 5-Year-Old Allegedly Died Of Hunger

India News | Written by Alok Pandey | Monday August 24, 2020

Three days after a five-year-old girl allegedly starved to death in UP's Agra, district administration has claimed she died from an illness

Rights Body Notice To UP Government Over Death Of Girl Due To Starvation, Illness

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 24, 2020

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Sunday issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over reported death of a five-year-old girl due to starvation and illness in Agra.

Rights Body Didn't Give Clean Chit To Anyone In Jamia Violence: Delhi Court

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 21, 2020

The Delhi High Court on Friday observed that the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) report did not given a clean chit to anyone in the violence that took place at the Jamia Millia Islamia University in December last year. The report also stated that police action was not ''handled professionally.''

UP Police Chief Gets Notice Over Allegation Of Cop Asking Girl To Dance

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday August 17, 2020

The NHRC has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh Police chief over a circle officer in Kanpur allegedly asking a 16-year-old girl to dance when she had gone to file a sexual harassment complaint, officials said on Monday.

Increase Number Of Labs, Start Forensic Study In MBBS: NHRC Webinar Panellists Suggest

Education | Press Trust of India | Monday August 17, 2020

At a webinar hosted by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), panellists made a slew of suggestions on the subject.