National Human Rights Commission: News
14 Apr 2024
Mamata BanerjeeFresh tension in Sandeshkhali: TMC workers' shops set on fire
The Sandeshkhali region of West Bengal witnessed renewed tension on Sunday after several shops were set on fire, according to Times Now.
28 Oct 2023
POCSONHRC recommends tweaks in POCSO against online child sexual abuse
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reportedly recommended modifications to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, to protect children.
13 Sep 2023
Supreme Court Of India'Media trials unfair,' says SC, directs Centre to frame guidelines
The Supreme Court on Wednesday termed the alleged "media trials" of different cases "unfair" and directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to frame guidelines for the police to follow during press briefings, Live Law reported.
26 Jul 2023
ManipurStop violence, show action taken report: NHRC tells Manipur government
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday asked the Manipur government to put an end to violence and human rights violations in the state.
23 Jun 2023
SuicideCheck inmates' mental health to curb in-prison suicides: NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued an advisory to the Centre, states, and union territories over instances of suicide in prisons, reported PTI.
03 Jan 2023
OdishaOdisha: Third Russian found dead in less than two weeks
A Russian national was found dead on a ship anchored at Paradip Port in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, on Tuesday, Hindustan Times reported, citing officials.
27 Aug 2022
NEETGirls, forced to remove undergarments, allowed to retake NEET exam
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has decided to reconduct the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) exam for female candidates, who were allegedly asked to remove their underwear during frisking before sitting in the exam, as per India Today.
21 Aug 2022
GujaratBilkis Bano case: NHRC to discuss convicts' release on Monday
A weak after the release of 11 convicts sentenced to life imprisonment in the Bilkis Bano gang rape case, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is set to bring up the subject for "discussion" on Monday, The Sunday Express reported.
17 Aug 2022
Supreme Court Of India#NewsBytesExplainer: Who is Bilkis Bano, Gujarat riots survivor
Eleven men sentenced to life for the brutal gang-rape of Bilkis Bano in the wake of the 2002 Gujarat riots were released from jail on Monday.
26 May 2022
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court recognizes sex work as a profession
The Supreme Court ruled in a landmark decision that prostitution is a profession and that sex workers are entitled to dignity and equal protection under the law.
12 Oct 2021
Narendra ModiPM Modi slams 'selective interpretation' of human rights
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today apparently slammed Opposition leaders for selectively interpreting human rights to suit their political motives.
30 Sep 2021
Delhi15-year-old dies by suicide after being jailed 'as an adult'
The NHRC has sought a report from Etah district police in Uttar Pradesh into a recent incident of a minor boy's death by suicide after he was "sent to a jail as an adult" on charges of drug possession, officials said on Thursday.
30 Jul 2021
IndiaNHRC opens entries for seventh annual short films competition
The National Human Rights Commission on Thursday said it has opened entries for its annual thematic short films competition.
27 May 2020
Uttar Pradesh'Paatal Lok' season 2 is quite possible, says Anushka Sharma
Paatal Lok is a smash hit.
25 May 2020
Uttar Pradesh'Paatal Lok': BJP MLA files complaint against Anushka Sharma
Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma-produced web series Paatal Lok continues to spark controversies.
08 Dec 2019
TelanganaTelangana Minister credits CM for encounter; threatens more extra-judicial killings
Two days after the four men accused of raping and murdering a 26-year-old veterinary doctor in Telangana were encountered, a state Minister has credited the Chief Minister for "instant justice."
06 Dec 2019
HyderabadHyderabad encounter: Law did its duty, says Commissioner on criticism
Hours after the four accused in the Hyderabad veterinarian's rape and murder were killed in an encounter, Cyberabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said the law has done its duty.
09 Feb 2019
Delhi PoliceNHRC issues notice to Delhi Police over Nangloi murder case
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sent a notice to the Delhi Police chief yesterday in connection with the murder of a woman by a man in Nangloi on February 6 despite her earlier complaining to the police about being harassed by him.
31 Oct 2018
Delhi High Court1987 Hashimpura massacre: Delhi HC sentences 16 ex-cops to life-imprisonment
The Delhi High Court today sentenced 16 ex-policemen to life imprisonment in connection with the 1987 Hashimpura (Uttar Pradesh) massacre case, where they had killed 42 people of a minority community.
30 Sep 2018
Narendra ModiSociety needs to understand importance of human rights: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stressed on the importance of human rights and inculcating them into practice, saying it is the very basis of his government's 'Sab ka saath, sab ka vikas' principle.
12 Aug 2018
Delhi PoliceReport any untoward incident to us: Delhi govt to schools
Delhi government has directed all schools in Delhi to immediately report to it about any untoward incident such as accident, violence, molestation or protest before it reaches the media so that quick action can be taken and also there is no "embarrassment" to the education department.
08 Jul 2018
IndiaStory of 25 years of NHRC, now told through documentary
In a first, the story of 25 eventful years of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will be told in a documentary that seeks to educate and enlighten people about an institution that served as a "watchdog of democracy".
02 Jul 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC seeks response from Uttar Pradesh government on 'fake encounters'
The Supreme Court today sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea alleging that several fake encounters have taken place in the state in recent past.
13 Apr 2018
Rana DaggubatiCasting-couch: MAA gives in, withdraws the ban on Sri Reddy
After the National Human Rights Commission slapped notices on the Telangana government and the Information and Broadcasting Ministry regarding the practice of casting couch in Tollywood, the Movie Artists Association (MAA) has lifted the ban on Sri Reddy.
10 Apr 2018
Uttar PradeshUP custodial death: NHRC sends notice to govt, police chief
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the state police chief seeking a detailed report on the death of the father of an alleged gangrape victim in judicial custody in Unnao district.
25 Mar 2018
Odisha'AIIMS Bhubaneswar not equipped to care for conjoined twins'
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has issued a notice to the Union health secretary and director of AIIMS-Delhi over a petition that seeks to prevent the shifting of the conjoined twins from Odisha, who were separated after a surgery, from the institute to its Bhubaneswar branch.
10 Mar 2018
Tamil NaduBengaluru: NHRC issues notice to jail authorities over convict's suicide
Taking suo motu cognizance of a convict's alleged suicide inside Bengaluru's Parapana Agrahara Central Prison last month, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice to Karnataka IG (Prisons) seeking a detailed report on the incident within six weeks.
03 Mar 2018
Tamil NaduMadurai: Criminals gunned down in encounter; SP denies "fake-encounter" charge
A day after two history-sheeters were shot dead in an "encounter" in Tamil Nadu's Madurai, a top police official rejected the charge that they were killed after being arrested.
04 Feb 2018
Samajwadi PartyUP Police suspend four personnel over Noida shooting
The Uttar Pradesh Police has suspended four personnel after a trainee sub-inspector opened fire on two civilians in Noida's Sector 122 on Saturday night.
03 Feb 2018
Yogi Adityanath15 police encounters in two days in Yogi's UP
As many as 24 criminals were arrested and one gangster was killed in 15 police encounters across 10 districts in Uttar Pradesh.
23 Sep 2017
IndiaNo terror links, treat us like other refugees: Rohingyas
As the Centre takes a firm stand for the deportation of thousands of Rohingyas from the country, the latter, believed to be world's most persecuted minority, have refuted any terror links.
16 Sep 2017
IndiaNHRC to oppose government's decision to deport Rohingyas at SC
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it would oppose the Centre's plans to deport an estimated 40,000 Rohingya Muslims living illegally in India.
14 Sep 2017
IndiaAfter five decades, Chakma, Hajong refugees may get Indian citizenship
The Centre may grant citizenship to the Chakma and Hajong refugees from erstwhile Pakistan (now Bangladesh), who arrived to India almost five decades back and are settled in Arunachal Pradesh.
04 Jun 2017
DelhiRailways to compensate man with Rs. 75,000 for inconvenience
In a complaint pertaining to 2013, the Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) awarded Rs. 75,000 to Delhi-based Vijay Kumar, who suffered inconvenience on his train journey.
30 Mar 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaMedia briefing policy: Supreme Court tasks Centre with preparing guidelines
A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled, "the government should finalize the draft media guidelines to protect the rights of both the accused as well as the victims of crime".
09 Jan 2017
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)Rapes in Bijapur by policemen; NHRC steps in
According to National Human Rights Commission report released on January 7, 2016, 16 women were prima facie victims of rape and sexual assault at hands of policemen in Bijapur district.
22 Dec 2016
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Love it, crib about it but can't ignore Delhi!
Among the many things Delhi is known for, one is its ability to shock and surprise people.
10 Dec 2016
IndiaCelebrating Human Rights Day in India
Today, Human Rights Day is being celebrated across the world.
23 Oct 2016
IndiaUttar Pradesh - Where a prisoner dies every 26 hours
In response to activist Naresh Paras's RTI query, Uttar Pradesh Prison Department said over 2,062 prisoners dies in the state during Jan'10-Feb'16.
25 Sep 2016
Samajwadi PartyKairana row: NHRC validates BJP MP's exodus claims
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) released an investigation report validating the exodus claims made by Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hukum Singh in Jun'16.
