Tag: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

NHRC Takes Suo Moto Cognisance of Caste-Based Assault on Dalit Men in Odisha’s Ganjam District

According to media reports, the victims were tied up, beaten, partially shaved, and forced to eat grass and drink drain water.

July 2, 2025

India Rebukes Bangladesh Over Remarks on West Bengal Violence, Cites Minority Rights Concerns

In a post on X, the MEA further criticized Bangladesh for engaging in "virtue signalling" instead of focusing on safeguarding its own minority communities.

April 18, 2025

Third Arrest Made in Murshidabad Father-Son Murder Case; Court Orders Monitoring and Rehabilitation

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by DIG Syed Waquar Raza has been formed to probe the violent events of April 11 and the subsequent days.

April 18, 2025

NHRC Blames KIIT University’s Inaction for Nepali Student’s Suicide

Following her death, Kanoongo alleged that other Nepali-origin students at KIIT were mistreated.

March 29, 2025

Congress slams NHRC chairperson selection process, calls it “Fundamentally flawed”

The Congress in its dissent note cited many reasons for their disapproval with the committee.

December 24, 2024

HC directs Delhi govt to address representation on survey of homeless population, shelter services

The plea moved in the Delhi High Court stated that homelessness in Delhi has been a longstanding concern, with early efforts dating back to the 1950s.

November 21, 2024

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Kolkata doctor rape, murder case

Meanwhile, The Calcutta High Court has asked the former principal of RG Kar Medical College Sandip Ghosh to submit a leave application by 3 pm.

August 13, 2024

CBI submits preliminary report in Calcutta HC on Sandeshkhali land grabbing, sexual harassment cases

The division bench also directed the state government to extend all necessary cooperation to the CBI so that the latter could carry forward its investigation into the matter smoothly.

May 2, 2024

NHRC seeks action taken report from Bengal govt over recommendations on Sandeshkhali issue

In its statement, the NHRC also observed that the atmosphere due to the atrocities by the alleged accused persons rendered the victims silent.

April 13, 2024