NHRC expresses concern over the living conditions of slum dwellers in Mumbai
The National Human Rights Commission, India has expressed concerns over the living conditions of slum dwellers in Mumbai. Acting on a complaint
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Sikk HC | Does dismissal of the writ petition in limine act as res judicata against the proceedings before the NHRC? Court answers in suicide case of undertrial
Sikkim High Court: Bhaskar Raj Pradhan, J., dismissed a writ petition filed by the State seeking a writ for setting aside the
NHRC issues notice to Bihar Govt. over reported botched up cataract surgeries resulting in removal of eyes of several patients
The National Human Rights Commission, India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that the eyes of six patients had
Increasing incidents of violence among inmates in Tihar jail: NHRC issues notice to Govt. of NCT of Delhi
National Human Rights Commission, India Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging increasing incidents of violence among inmates
NHRC issues notice to DMRC on receiving complaint for removal of misleading signages on its 347 new toilets for Transgender Persons
The National Human Rights Commission, India has issued a notice to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, DMRC, after taking cognizance of a
NHRC issues notices to Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, U.P., Union of India and other Authorities asking for reports of farmer protest
The National Human Rights Commission, India has received several complaints regarding the ongoing farmer’s protest. There are allegations of adverse impact on
[Bengal Post Poll Violence] Cal HC | CBI probe ordered in the investigation after NHRC report; Court also constitutes SIT of all IPS officers to install faith of the people in rule of law [Detailed Report]
Calcutta High Court: The Full Bench of Rajesh Bindal, ACJ and I.P. Mukerji, Harish Tandon, Soumen Sen and Subrata Talukdar, JJ., continued
Tribunals/Regulatory Bodies/Commissions Monthly Roundup | July 2021
Here’s a run-through of all the significant decisions covered in the month of July, 2021 under the Section of Tribunals/Commission/Regulatory Bodies. Appellate
NHRC Chairperson calls for restoration of property rights of destitute widows to mitigate their plight
Justice Shri A.K. Mishra, Chairperson of, National Human Rights Commission, India today said that leaving widows to fend for themselves has to
NHRC refutes allegations in a section of media regarding leakage of report relating to post poll violence in West Bengal
The National Human Rights Commission constituted a Committee to enquire into the post-poll violence in West Bengal, as per the directions of
[Bengal Post Poll Violence] Cal HC | NHRC submits final report; Arguments to begin from 22-07-2021
Calcutta High Court: Full Bench of Rajesh Bindal, ACJ and I.P. Mukerji, Harish Tandon, Soumen Sen, Subrata Talukdar, JJ., decided that the
Manual scavenging and hazardous cleaning still remain a stinking truth of our nation: NHRC
NHRC Chairperson expresses serious concern over wide spread continuance of manual scavenging and hazardous cleaning; calls for implementation of innovative techniques to
Ensure every possible medical treatment to imprisoned FR. Stan Swamy as part of life saving measure and protection of his basic human rights: NHRC
As per the press release by NHRC dated 4-07-2021, the Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra has been issued a notice to ensure
[Bengal Post Poll Violence] Cal HC | There is more to conceal than to reveal, NHRC flooded with complaints when State claimed otherwise; Court issues directions
Calcutta High Court: The Full Bench of Rajesh Bindal, ACJ and I.P. Mukerji, Harish Tandon, Soumen Sen and Subrata Talukdar, JJ., on
[Bengal Post Poll Violence] Cal HC | State from very beginning had been denying everything, the way State was proceeding in matter, did not inspire confidence; NHRC constitutes committee to examine complaints
Calcutta High Court: Full Bench of Rajesh Bindal, C.J.(A), I.P. Mukerji, Harish Tandon, Soumen Sen, Subrata Talukdar, JJ., on 18-06-2021 heard a
Complaint of brutal assault on a doctor by a COVID patient’s relatives: NHRC takes suo motu cognizance
National Human Rights Commission, India, after taking cognizance of a complaint about the brutal assault on a doctor by the relatives of
Justice Arun Mishra , Former Supreme Court Judge becomes the 8th Chairperson of NHRC
Justice Arun Kumar Mishra, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, has joined as the new Chairperson of the National Human
Complaint filed alleging flouting of Covid appropriate behaviour norms by protesting farmers as potential risk to themselves and others: NHRC issues notice to Delhi, Haryana & UP Governments
“…country is passing through an unprecedented and scary second wave of Covid-19”
Cal HC| Bengal Post Poll violence victims at liberty to file complaint at NHRC, WBHRC, NCW etc; Court directs the complaints be forwarded to DGP
Calcutta High Court: The Full Bench of Rajesh Bindal, C.J. (A), I. P. Mukerji, Harish Tandon, Soumen Sen, Subrata Talukdar, JJ., took
J&K HC | Death by consumption of spurious cough syrup; is government vicariously liable? HC backs up NHRC’s order directing State to pay 3 lakh compensation
Jammu and Kashmir High Court: The Division Bench of Pankaj Mithal, CJ. and Sindhu Sharma, J., upheld National Human Rights Commission’s order