Women Safety
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) organized a symposium on 'Women’s Safety at Work and Public Spaces' in collaboration with the University of Lucknow on July 26, 2025. The event highlighted the alarming rise in crimes against women and emphasized the need for enhanced awareness, stronger enforcement
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a tragic incident in Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, where a government school building collapsed, resulting in the death of seven students and injuries to 28 others. The NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and Superintendent
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the death of a 50-year-old labourer who was buried while digging a sewer pit in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and Police Commissioner of Ajmer, demanding a detailed report within
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India will conduct a two-day 'Open Hearing and Camp Sitting' in Hyderabad on July 28-29, 2025, to address 109 cases of alleged human rights violations in Telangana. The NHRC aims to expedite justice for victims and will engage with state officials
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) intervened in a case involving a 5-year-old student in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, who was subjected to inhuman treatment by school staff. The government has provided Rs 50,000 as relief to the victim. An attendant's services were terminated, and the class teacher
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken notice of a reported suicide of a man in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to police torture and demands for bribes. The NHRC has requested a detailed report from the State DGP within two weeks, highlighting serious human rights violations
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India wrapped up a two-day Open Hearing in Bhubaneswar, addressing 144 cases of human rights violations and recommending approximately Rs. 28 lakh in relief for victims. Key issues discussed included crime against women and children, custodial deaths, and compensation delays. The NHRC emphasized
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India will conduct a two-day Camp Sitting in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on July 21-22, 2025, to hear cases of alleged human rights violations. The NHRC aims to provide speedy justice to victims and engage with civil society representatives. Key issues to be addressed include
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken notice of a reported suicide of a man who allegedly suffered physical torture in police custody at Dwarka North Police Station, Delhi. The victim, who was in custody for questioning related to a theft complaint, was found dead on July
Human Rights
A two-day training program on human rights for Indian Forest Service probationers commenced in Dehradun, organized by the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy (IGNFA) with support from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian emphasized the constitutional duty of citizens to protect the environment, while NHRC
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a reported gang rape of a woman in a stationary train compartment in Panipat, Haryana. The incident occurred on June 24, 2025, and the victim was later found on railway tracks with severe injuries. The NHRC
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a tragic incident where a train collided with a school van at a level crossing in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, resulting in the deaths of three children and injuries to several others. The NHRC has issued