NHRC – Lawcutor

SC REFUSES TO ENTERTAIN PLEA SEEKING DIRECTIONS FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF BODIES

On Monday, the Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea filed by Advocate Jose Abraham that sought direction for framing policies that protected the right of the dead. It sought…

For An Already Diminished NHRC, Justice Mishra’s Appointment Spells Further Doom

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Justice Arun Mishra is set to take over as chairperson of India's National Human Rights Commission. This clearance appears to have been granted by a five-member committee, with only the…

In Assam, the NHRC will hear an allegation about a doctor and other employees being assaulted

The recent thrashing of a doctor, nurses, and ward boys by a crowd in Hojai, Assam, following the death of a Covid-19 patient has been taken as a serious violation…

Delhi High Court seeks for reaction by National Human Rights Commission, Manipur govt over extra-judicial murder of 2 people

The Delhi High Court on Friday released a legal notice to the National Human Rights Comnission (NHRC) and Manipur state government over a plea challenging an order passed by the…

J&K HC asserts that its residents can freely approach NHRC if rights violated

The J&K HC has rightfully asserted that residents of the UT facing any sort of grievance regarding violation of their human and basic fundamental rights, may have to approach the…

NHRC HAS CALLED FOR A DETAILED REPORT IN UP GANGRAPE AND MURDER CASE

Facts: As reported, the Senior Superintendent of Police, Kheri the victim had gone to a farm on August 15, that belonged to one of the accused as the toilet at…