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Topic: NHRC

Dalit daughter’s murder & a protest crackdown roil Meerut. Cops face ‘goondagiri’ charge, NHRC scrutiny

The circumstances surrounding Lalita Gautam's death & subsequent protests have become a hot potato for Yogi govt in Uttar Pradesh.

Use of lethal force, Oli & Lamichhane under lens—Nepal’s NHRC on Gen Z protest that toppled govt

Peaceful demonstrations led largely by young protesters were infiltrated by organised violent groups and met with excessive and often lethal force by security personnel, it says.

Allahabad HC judges differ over NHRC jurisdiction while hearing plea challenging order to probe madrasas

Allahabad HC judges voice contrasting views on NHRC’s madrasas inquiry, with one criticising its priorities on rights violations, the other objecting to passing remarks without hearing all parties.

What is Nata Vivah? Contractual marriage recognised by Rajasthan High Court

The practice has long been viewed as a means of misuse and exploitation of women, as it does not grant them legal rights or formal family recognition.

‘9 cr for 9 yrs’—acquitted in 2006 Mumbai train blasts case, this man wants redress for jail time

Acquitted in 2015, Wahid Shaikh says the wrongful confinement, custodial torture and stigma of being a 'terrorist' have damaged his family, his career and driven him into debt.

NHRC orders nationwide audit of cath labs by Centre after 7 die in MP at ‘hands of fake cardiologist’

New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has instructed the Union Health Ministry to conduct an audit of cath labs across India following...

From Manipur to concerns about autonomy, why India’s human rights watchdog NHRC faces downgrade

India may lose its voting rights in key human rights forums as NHRC’s ‘A’ status hangs in balance. NHRC has lodged a formal challenge under GANHRI’s internal appeal process.

NHRC probes electrocution death of lineman employed by Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam

The NHRC issued notices to both the chairman of DHBVN and the commissioner of police, Gurugram. They have been given two weeks to submit a detailed report.

NHRC seeks report from Gujarat over deaths of 2 workers in underground sewage pumping station

The report must include the status of the investigation, details of compensation provided to the families, and an account of similar incidents in the state.

NHRC holds open house discussion on rights of manual scavengers

NHRC chairperson Justice (Retd) V. Ramasubramanian, expressed concern over the continuing deaths of sanitation workers despite legal provisions aimed at eradicating the practice.

On Camera

Ambedkar wanted State Socialism in India. Nehru made it State Capitalism: VB Karnik

In the absence of economic rights, citizens do not attach much importance to political rights. This makes it difficult for democracy to strike deep roots, wrote VB Karnik in 1979.

India can add $700 bn to $1.4 trn to GDP with higher female workforce participation, says CSEP study

India needs to add nearly 90 million more women to workforce to match participation levels in developed economies, according to CSEP paper. Need for quality jobs also highlighted.

DIA effect: Canada steams ahead with TKMS for new submarines, India’s P 75I still in works

Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.

Satluj risks rekindling anger & distrust in Punjab. It’s not about the film, but the votes

Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn’t blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it’s bound to trigger the most.