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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suomotu cognizance of unclaimed dead bodies piling up in the mortuary of Raipur District Hospital, Chhattisgarh, due to lack of space for last rites. The NHRC emphasized that the deceased deserve dignified last rites in accordance with their religion and
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of an assault on a media person in Lumding, Assam, on September 7, 2025. The incident, condemned by the Lumding Press Club and local citizens, has raised serious concerns about human rights violations. The NHRC has issued a notice
Transgender Rights
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India held a conference titled 'Rights of Transgender Persons: Revamping Spaces, Reclaiming Voices' in New Delhi, emphasizing the need for societal acceptance and legal reforms for transgender individuals. Key speakers, including NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, highlighted India's progress
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of an attack on a journalist in Nabarangpur district, Odisha, who was stabbed multiple times by a drug addict after filing a complaint against him. The journalist is in critical condition and the NHRC has issued a
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the reported rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Patna, Bihar. The girl was allegedly lured by her caretaker and found dead, hanging from a tree. The NHRC has issued notices to local authorities for
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken notice of a disturbing incident where a stray dog was reported carrying the severed head of an infant near the Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala, Punjab. The NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and Senior Superintendent of Police
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a tragic incident in which 17 people died and 8 were injured due to the collapse of a four-storey apartment in Virar East, Maharashtra. The building, reportedly unauthorized and constructed over a decade ago, had residents
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) held an Open House Discussion on ragging in higher educational institutions, emphasizing the need for improved monitoring and enforcement of existing laws. Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian highlighted the challenges in enforcing anti-ragging measures despite numerous regulations. Key suggestions included enhancing awareness, ensuring victim protection,
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a reported sexual abuse incident involving a 7-year-old boy by an Imam at a mosque in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. The NHRC has issued notices to local authorities, demanding a detailed report within two weeks, highlighting serious human
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a report regarding a teacher branding students with a hot iron rod at a hostel in Barmer, Rajasthan. The incident, allegedly due to the teacher's frustration over bedwetting, has raised serious human rights concerns. The NHRC
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of the death of a 26-year-old woman allegedly due to medical negligence at a hospital in Jaipur. The NHRC has issued notices to the State Chief Secretary and the Commissioner of Police, demanding a detailed report within two weeks. The woman&
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a reported sexual abuse case involving a 7-year-old boy by an Imam at a mosque in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. The incident, which occurred on August 20, 2025, has raised serious human rights concerns. The NHRC has issued