NHRC issues notice to Haryana govt over gang-raping of rape victim by same accused
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday issued notice to the Haryana government over the gang-rape of a girl by persons who had gang-raped her three years ago.
Jul 20, 2016, 20:42 PM IST
One toothbrush for 49 disabled children in govt homes – When will India treat those less fortunate with dignity?
While there is no dearth of funding for homes meant for the elderly and disabled, corruption ensures that the money never reaches those who for whom it's meant.
May 17, 2016, 11:00 AM IST
Deaths in rehabilitation home: Raje govt suspends erring officials
): The Rajasthan Government on Sunday suspended two deputy directors, one coastal superintendent, one caretaker and two doctors in connection with the death of 11 people, including seven children, living in a state-run rehabilitation home.Rajasthan`s Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Arun Chaturvedi said they are monitoring this case and have formed an enquiry committee to be headed by the Principal Secretary.
May 01, 2016, 14:57 PM IST
NHRC notice to Jharkhand government over Muslim cattle traders' death
The NHRC has issued notice to the Jharkhand government over the death of two Muslim cattle traders, whose bodies were found hanging from a tree in Latehar district earlier this month.
Mar 31, 2016, 19:50 PM IST
Hyderabad University row: Rights Panel sends notices to Education Ministry, Telangana govt
Taking suo motu cognizance of media reports that there was "an emergency like situation" in the University of Hyderabad, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued notices to the Human Resource Development ministry, Telangana government and Hyderabad police commissioner.
Mar 26, 2016, 11:49 AM IST
NHRC notice to Tamil Nadu over honour killing
The National Human Rights Commission on Monday issued notice to Tamil Nadu over the alleged honour killing of a young Dalit man who married an upper caste Hindu woman.
Mar 14, 2016, 23:01 PM IST
Farmer suicide case: NHRC issue notices to Tamil Nadu government
The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) on Monday issued notices to the Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu calling for a factual report within two weeks over a reported suicide case by an indebted farmer following insult and torture by police and a financial firm.
Mar 14, 2016, 18:54 PM IST
Watch – Farmer beaten up, dragged by police, bank loan recovery agents in Tamil Nadu
A farmer in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur district was mercilessly beaten up by some police officials and bank loan recovery agents, footage of which has gone viral on social media.
Mar 10, 2016, 18:23 PM IST
NHRC notice to Mumbai police over brutality with Canadian businessman
The National Human Rights Commission has issued notice to Mumbai police and two lawyers following a complaint from a Canadian businessman alleging harassment by police personnel, including two senior officers of the department who allegedly acted on the directions of a local businessman.
Mar 08, 2016, 23:03 PM IST
NHRC notice to Madhya Pradesh government in accident case
The NHRC has issued a notice to the Madhya Pradesh government over alleged police insensitivity and medical negligence towards a victim of a road accident in Bhopal.
Mar 04, 2016, 18:28 PM IST
Ex-CJI Justice Dattu will be next Chairperson of NHRC
Former Chief Justice of India Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu was on Tuesday selected as the next Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission.
Feb 23, 2016, 19:58 PM IST
JNU row: NHRC notices to Centre, Delhi govt, police and JNU
The NHRC has issued notices to the Centre, Delhi government, Delhi Police and authorities of the Jawaharlal Nehru University over recent police action on the varsity campus.
Feb 17, 2016, 18:54 PM IST
Tanzanian assault case: NHRC sends notices to Karnataka DGP, chief secretary
Taking cognisance of the alleged assault on and stripping of a Tanzanian student in Bengaluru, NHRC has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the DGP of Karnataka government, seeking a report on the matter within two weeks.
Feb 05, 2016, 19:47 PM IST
Tanzanian student attack: Notices issued to Karnataka Chief Secy, DGP
Taking suo motu cognisance of media reports on the alleged stripping of a Tanzanian girl student and forcing her to walk "without her top" in Bengaluru on the night of January 31, the National Human Rights Commission on Friday issued notices to the Karnataka Chief Secretary Kaushik Mukherjee and Director General of Police (DGP) Om Prakash to submit a report within two weeks regarding the action taken in the matter.
Feb 05, 2016, 18:13 PM IST
NHRC issues notices to Delhi Chief Secy, Commissioners of three MCDs
The Commission has taken cognizance of a complaint by school teachers alleging that non-payment of salary by the municipal corporations has put them on the verge of starvation.
Feb 03, 2016, 23:39 PM IST
Train drivers drag Railways to Human Rights Commission for no 'toilet breaks' during work
Train drivers have complained they are working in cruel conditions and don't get a break, even for few minutes, to eat something or to attend nature's call.
Jan 17, 2016, 09:27 AM IST
Air India flight stranded for two hours as airline has no pilot!
Airline's flight AI-75 was scheduled to depart for Bhubaneswar at 1100 hours this morning.
Jan 11, 2016, 16:16 PM IST
111 died in police custody in eight months: Govt to Lok Sabha
A staggering 111 deaths have taken place in the police lockups during the last eight months in the country, while 330 cases of torture by police have also been reported during the period.
Dec 08, 2015, 16:17 PM IST
Delhi gangrape: NHRC notice to Delhi govt, Centre on complaint by victim's family
The parents of Dec 16 gangrape victim have requested the NHRC to recommend to the Government to prepare a plan to protect the citizens from such delinquent juveniles post their release and also to strengthen the extant laws on the subject.
Nov 24, 2015, 15:26 PM IST
