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National Human Rights Commission

NHRC issues notice to Bihar govt over death of man 'detained' by policemen after snake bite

The policemen had reportedly demanded Rs 2,000 in 'bribe', forcing him to call his brother in distress who could arrange only Rs 700 to manage his release, but by that time the man had already lost considerable time in getting critical treatment, the rights panel said in a statement.

01 October 2024, 21:42 IST

NHRC issues notice to Bihar govt over death of man 'detained' by policemen after snake bite

NHRC issues notice to Bihar govt over death of man 'detained' by policemen after snake bite

NHRC issues notice to Bihar govt over death of man 'detained' by policemen after snake bite

01 October 2024, 21:42 IST

NHRC urges businesses to map supply chains to raise transparency in operations

The human rights body also asked the businesses to take accountability for human rights issues and regularly update and revise policies and regulations to ensure alignment with global human rights standards.

18 July 2024, 12:56 IST

NHRC urges businesses to map supply chains to raise transparency in operations

NHRC urges businesses to map supply chains to raise transparency in operations

NHRC urges businesses to map supply chains to raise transparency in operations

18 July 2024, 12:56 IST

Human Rights Commission issues notice to health ministry, Delhi government over shooting at hospital

The rights panel said it has taken 'suo motu cognisance of a media report that a patient was shot dead by assailants inside a ward of the GTB Hospital at Dilshad Garden, Delhi on July 14'

18 July 2024, 10:43 IST

Human Rights Commission issues notice to health ministry, Delhi government over shooting at hospital

Human Rights Commission issues notice to health ministry, Delhi government over shooting at hospital

Human Rights Commission issues notice to health ministry, Delhi government over shooting at hospital

18 July 2024, 10:43 IST

NHRC issues notices to states, UTs over women being 'forced' into sex trade by anti-social elements

The Commission observed the content of a news report quoting statements by women arrested during a raid, if true, raises a serious concern relating to the life, liberty, equality and dignity of women, irrespective of caste, religion and geographical boundaries.

06 July 2024, 02:02 IST

NHRC issues notices to states, UTs over women being 'forced' into sex trade by anti-social elements

NHRC issues notices to states, UTs over women being 'forced' into sex trade by anti-social elements

NHRC issues notices to states, UTs over women being 'forced' into sex trade by anti-social elements

06 July 2024, 02:02 IST

Bharat Lal gets one year extension as NHRC secretary general

Lal, a 1988 batch (retired) Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer of the Gujarat cadre, was in June last year appointed to the post.

24 June 2024, 18:57 IST

Veteran bureaucrat Bharat Lal gets one year extension as NHRC secretary general

Veteran bureaucrat Bharat Lal gets one year extension as NHRC secretary general

Bharat Lal gets one year extension as NHRC secretary general

24 June 2024, 18:57 IST

NHRC notice to Haryana govt, DGP over surgery in patient's 'wrong knee'

The National Human Rights Commission took suo motu cognisance over reports that a patient was allegedly operated on his left knee, instead of the right at Panipat.

20 June 2024, 10:10 IST

NHRC notice to Haryana govt, DGP over surgery in patient's 'wrong knee'

NHRC notice to Haryana govt, DGP over surgery in patient's 'wrong knee'

NHRC notice to Haryana govt, DGP over surgery in patient's 'wrong knee'

20 June 2024, 10:10 IST

NHRC issues advisory to states on welfare of widows

These are part of an 'Advisory on the Protection of Human Rights of the Widows' that were sent to states on Tuesday in which the NHRC said isolation coupled with lack of education, financial resources and absence of family support often compromises their ability to live with dignity.

12 June 2024, 13:32 IST

NHRC issues advisory to states on welfare of widows

NHRC issues advisory to states on welfare of widows

NHRC issues advisory to states on welfare of widows

12 June 2024, 13:32 IST

Humiliation over NHRC’s status

The deferral was put in place by the GANHRI sub-committee on accreditation (SCA) after a peer-reviewed process. It did not downgrade the NHRC to ‘Category B’ as sought by some international organisations, but it rejected India’s request and resisted its diplomatic efforts for lifting of the deferral.

21 May 2024, 23:21 IST

Humiliation over NHRC’s status

Humiliation over NHRC’s status

Humiliation over NHRC’s status

21 May 2024, 23:21 IST

NHRC team in Bengal's Sandeshkhali to hold on-spot inquiry

The team of the National Human Rights Commission, India went around some localities in Sandeshkhali and noted statements of the villagers after speaking to them.

23 February 2024, 10:30 IST

NHRC team in Bengal's Sandeshkhali to hold on-spot inquiry

NHRC team in Bengal's Sandeshkhali to hold on-spot inquiry

NHRC team in Bengal's Sandeshkhali to hold on-spot inquiry

23 February 2024, 10:30 IST

Sandeshkhali: Bengal DGP visits area; NHRC issues notice to state govt

The rights body has also issued notices to the State Chief Secretary and DGP calling for reports of incidents be submitted within 4 weeks.

21 February 2024, 13:38 IST

Sandeshkhali: Bengal DGP visits area; NHRC issues notice to state govt

Sandeshkhali: Bengal DGP visits area; NHRC issues notice to state govt

Sandeshkhali: Bengal DGP visits area; NHRC issues notice to state govt

21 February 2024, 13:38 IST