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NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of allegations that three women journalists were subjected to sexual harassment by Delhi Police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar on 3 October 2026 and has sought a detailed report within two weeks
From quashing FIRs arising from NEET-UG 2026 protests and strengthening safeguards against re-arrest after violation of Article 22, to rejecting AI-generated fake citations, taking suo motu cognizance of crimes against women and children, protecting human-rights remedies and permitting direct access to Human Rights Courts, the Supreme Court’s September 2026 rulings span constitutional rights, criminal law, elections, arbitration, family law, labour, environment and writ jurisdiction.
“There Is a Direct Link Between Slavery and Livelihood”: Ramon Magsaysay Laureate Bezwada Wilson.
From Brexit to the erosion of US institutional independence, a former Downing Street Chief of Staff, a former Lord Chancellor and a former US Ambassador agreed that the rule of law must now be actively defended — not assumed — at a time when legal institutions face unprecedented political challenge.
“Tackling human trafficking for CSE, with its hidden nature and multifarious forms, is indeed a very daunting task. However, there is recognition from all corners that it is an evil which needs urgent and consistent attention.”
“What will happen in other cases where the parents of missing or trafficked children are themselves facing the rigors of trafficking of their own child and are not in a position to approach the Court.”
“Making adequate provisions for toilets / sanitation facilities concerns the basic human rights under Article 21 of the Constitution/”
In the case at hand, the Chandigarh Housing Board rejected jhuggi dwellers’ claim for allotment of flat under the Chandigarh Small Flats Scheme, 2006 without giving them opportunity to be heard.
The NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Karnataka, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
The Faculty Development Programme (FDP) is open to faculty members, research scholars, legal professionals, and practitioners, both from India and abroad, who seek to augment their academic and professional understanding of human Rights and labour Law.
“For want of better words, prima facie, we can only say that we are shocked by what we have seen within the factual matrix of this case.”
Justice Joymalya Bagchi formerly serving as Judge of Calcutta High Court was appointed to the Supreme Court on 10-3-2025 and is in line to become the CJI in 2031.
Acting on a complaint by respondent 9, the NHRC, in three separate orders directed the Director General of the U.P. Economic Offences Wing to initiate an inquiry into alleged financial and other irregularities in the management of these madrasas.
The police officials have a critical role in maintaining the law and order, while upholding human rights. By upholding human rights, the police officials shall effectively perform their duties, while respecting citizen’s fundamental rights and dignity.
“Human rights are the most sacrosanct component of a human life and, therefore, there are occasions when a constitutional court is supposed to come up with SOS like indulgence.”
“The State cannot have any objection to the accused and his wife residing together inasmuch as they have been married as per the wishes to their respective parents and families.”
“The instant matter arises from a series of encounters reported in the State of Assam, the authenticity of which has been called into question on various counts. At the heart of these proceedings lie concerns that straddle the delicate boundary between the imperatives of law enforcement and the inviolable guarantees of life and personal liberty enshrined in our Constitution”.
“Such an undisciplined approach is symptomatic of the culture of apathy that has developed on the subject of the rights and well-being of convicts. In denying them their legal right to be considered under a policy duly devised by the State for a specific purpose, the authorities have essentially categorised them as second-class citizens.”
Marking the conclusion of an extraordinary judicial career spanning more than four decades, Justice Abhay Oka retires on 23-5-2025. His journey, from the courtrooms of Thane to the pinnacle of the Indian judiciary, has been defined by a deep commitment to justice, tireless work ethic, and unshakable integrity.
“The right of a prisoner, whether convicted or under trial makes no difference to temporary leave of absence to attend burial/funeral of a close relative is rooted in the principle of humane treatment and the inherent dignity as a human being. This right does not differentiate between the two categories of prisoners.”