National Human Rights Commission News

Vice President also urged the media to prominently display the Commission's advisories in the public domain He emphasised the importance of human rights to the flourishing of democracy Observing that neutrality benefits the oppressor and never the victim, he emphasised that when human rights are under attack, we must take sides

NHRC has issued notice to Maharashtra govt in the case of children becoming HIV positive after blood transfusion. It has asked the govt to present a detailed report in 6 weeks. Four children allegedly became HIV positive after taking blood infusions for Thalassemia in Nagpur.

NHRC will inaugurate the hearing at Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara, Guwahati at 10 am. Justice Rajiv Jain and MM Kumar, Secretary General Bimbadhar Pradesh and other officials of the commission and state government will be present.

Maharashtra reported maximum 26 deaths in police custody followed by Gujarat (21) and Bihar (18).

NHRC chief Arun Mishra praised Amit Shah He said Shah's untiring efforts brought new era in J&K He was addressing foundation day of NHRC

CBI arrested two persons in connection with one of the cases of post-poll violence in West Bengal. The two accused -- Bijoy Ghosh and Asima Ghosh -- were briefly detained before being arrested by the agency.

The state also requested a stay of operations given in the order till the disposal of the PILs The bench said that the committee will scrutinise the complaints the NHRC has received

NHRC sought report on assault on doctor in Assam A video of the attack had gone viral 24 people were arrested in the matter

The NHRC observed that it is a "serious issue of violation of human rights". The fire had broken out in the Special Newborn Care Unit of the state-run hospital in the early hours on Saturday.

The Commission added that it also understands that this is an unprecedented situation for the government agencies, hospitals, doctors as well as patients and their families but the state cannot leave its citizens to die without making the best possible efforts. 

Taking suo motu cognizance of media reports, the Commission has directed State Chief Secretary and District Magistrate of Aurangabad to submit a detailed report within four weeks.

Massive and violent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) took place on December 15 in Jamia between the Delhi Police and students of University.

Shah, who is also the BJP chief, made these remarks while addressing the 26th foundation day celebrations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in New Delhi.

The commission has also observed that this is not the single incident of its kind which has come to its notice.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over the reported mob lynching of a man after pulling him out of a police van in Shamli district.

Addressing the silver jubilee celebrations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) here, Modi said the government's focus has been to ensure that all Indians have access to the basic needs. 

NHRC has issued notices to Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh and Principal of the college seeking a detailed report in the matter in four weeks.

The directive has been given so that quick action can be taken and also there is no "embarrassment" to the education department.

Taking cognisance of a complaint alleging rights violation in the 'human shield' incident involving the Army in Jammu and Kashmir, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a report from the Defence Ministry seeking details of the action taken on it.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday pulled up the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in connection with the alleged harassment of students during the National Eligibility/Entrance Test on May 7 in Kannur, Kerala.