NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Reported Death of Boy at Government-Run Juvenile Home in Delhi
The NHRC noted that the victim boy died due to injuries inflicted by fellow inmates.
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Punjab & Haryana HC takes suo motu cognizance and seeks status report on shortage of Hospital Attendants, Nursing Staff at PGIMER, Chandigarh
A news report published on 17-6-2025, highlighted that PGIMER had been facing severe shortage of hospital attendants and nursing staff, thereby which forcing relatives of patients to step in as caretakers, resulting in overcrowding and compromise in service.
Punjab and Haryana HC takes suo motu cognizance of alleged felling of 2000 trees by DLF in Gurugram’s Aravallis for real estate project
According to the news report, residents and environmental activists have launched protests and official petitions against the alleged tree felling citing destruction of the Aravallis in DLF Phase 5.
“If guilty, basis must be disclosed; if not, litigation is futile”; MP High Court directs NGT to decide culpability before fastening liability in fire incident
The Court emphasised the need for fairness and cautioned against causing prejudice by delaying a determination of culpability and liability in fire incident.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of death due to assault of an auto-rickshaw driver by Hyderabad police
The NHRC noted that if the allegation of police violence was accurate, then it raised serious concerns of human rights violations.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported assault of two journalists by police in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh
The NHRC noted that if the allegation of brutal manhandling of the journalists was true, then it raised serious concerns of human rights violations.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of public protest over proposed dam construction in Siang, Arunachal Pradesh
The NHRC noted that if the news report mentioning the involvement of the Central Armed Forces in response to the protests was true, serious issues of human rights violations may arise.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of minor rape victim’s death at Patna Medical College and Hospital Bihar due to delay in treatment
The NHRC noted that if the contents of the news report were true, it raised a serious issue of violation of human rights.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Ashoka University Professor Mahmudabad’s arrest and remand over human rights violations
The NHRC noted that the allegations against Professor Mahmudabad disclosed, prima facie, that his human rights and liberty were violated.
Rajasthan High Court seeks State’s response on denial to extend the tenure of Chairman and Members of Permanent Lok Adalat
The Court cautioned respondent 4 (Principal Secretary, Law and Legal Affairs Department) to remain “alive to his duty” to file a proper and complete affidavit.
Rajasthan High Court takes suo moto action over non-functioning of 16 Permanent Lok Adalats
The Court noted that although courts generally refrain from interfering in government policy, they are constitutionally obligated to intervene when such decisions infringe upon rights like access to justice or fair trial.
All that MP High Court said on registration of FIR against BJP Minister Vijay Shah in Col. Sofiya Qureshi Remark Case
“This is gross subterfuge on the part of the of the State. The FIR has been drawn in a manner so as to assist the suspect Mr. Vijay Shah to be able to have the FIR quashed on a later date.”
MP High Court takes suo motu action against BJP Minister Vijay Shah for using ‘scurrilous language’ against Col. Sofia Quraishi
“The armed forces… reflecting integrity, industry, discipline, sacrifice, selflessness, character, honour and indomitable courage… has been targeted by Mr. Vijay Shah who has used the language of the gutters against Col. Sofia Quraishi.”
SC stays Allahabad HC decision which held that grabbing breasts & breaking minor’s pajama string is not attempt to rape
The Supreme Court had taken suo motu cognizance of the matter after an NGO ‘We the Women of India’ approached the Court against the impugned decision.
Rajasthan High Court takes suo-motu cognizance of massive fire on Jaipur-Ajmer-Kishangarh-Bhankrota Highway
“Over the past years, many regions of the country are experiencing an increase of extremely large and severe fire. Such fires directly impacted lives, human health, safety, livelihood, etc.”
MP High Court takes Suo Moto action on compliance, awareness and monitoring of POCSO Act provisions
“In most of the cases, we found that the age of the victim/child/girl is between 16 to 18 years and the age of the offender is 19 to 22 years. In our opinion, this is a serious issue and threat to the future of the youth of the country.”
Rajasthan High Court takes Suo Motu cognizance of lack of adequate public sanitation facilities for women; issues notice
“Every woman should live a life of respect, equality and decency, free from any kind of fear, force, violence and discrimination. According to Article 21 of the Constitution of India, every citizen, including women is entitled to the right to life and dignity.”
Delhi High Court takes suo motu cognizance due to absence of any law for availing mutation rights in urbanized villages
‘Such a legal vacuum disabling the villagers from managing their immovable properties prima facie violates their fundamental right under Article 21 and constitutional rights under Article 300A of the Constitution.’
Bombay High Court takes suo motu cognizance of Nagpur Airport’s daily closure for 8 hours
The Court appointed Advocate Kartik N Shukul as an Amicus to assist the Court and requested him to frame an appropriate petition within a period of one week from the date of the present order.
Madras HC directs Chief Secretary to initiate appropriate action and remove prefixes like ‘Tribal’ from names of Government Schools
“If the Government School is named as “Tribal School”, then what would be the impact in the society. It is painful that even in the 21st century the Government is allowing to use such words in the Government Schools, functioning from and out of public money”