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Pay Rs 10 lakh to kin of 36-yr-old man who died in police custody in March 2021: NHRC to UP Govt

December 12, 2025 9:16 am

The Commission also criticised the UP police for “deliberately concealing facts” and failing to provide a credible explanation for multiple injuries found on the deceased.

After ex-BPCL CFO Sivakumar ‘had to bribe’ police and Bengaluru civic officials following daughter’s death, NHRC seeks report from Karnataka

November 04, 2025 10:43 pm

Sivakumar K said he had to bribe the ambulance driver, police, people at the crematorium, and the Greater Bengaluru Authority officials.

‘No relatives in meetings’: UP govt cracks down on proxy representation in civic bodies

October 27, 2025 9:25 pm

Directorate of Urban Local Bodies writes to divisional commissioners, DMs and municipal commissioners after receiving a letter from NHRC.

Pastor, associate held: NHRC asks Ghaziabad DM to probe aide, says he availed SC benefits despite converting to Christianity

June 29, 2025 1:30 am

The two accused, Pastor Vinod Kunjumon (50) and Premchand Jatav (66), were arrested on June 15 following a complaint by a Bajrang Dal member, Prabal Gupta

Murshidabad violence: NCW & NHRC members also visit Malda camp, say 'unimaginable trauma’

April 19, 2025 1:31 am

Several women alleged harassment by police personnel and said they were being threatened at night to not talk to outsiders

NHRC orders on-spot inquiry into Nepal student’s February 16 ‘suicide’ at KIIT

March 05, 2025 7:37 am

Commission constitutes three-member team to probe the matter on campus

The missing worker in the ‘work culture’ debates

February 28, 2025 5:19 pm

We need discussions on ‘work culture’ and ‘work hours’ for all workers, irrespective of caste, class, gender, or state

‘Kejriwal, Atishi pushed innocent children into politics’: BJP asks poll body to remove video

January 01, 2025 5:00 am

NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo had written to the EC on Monday, drawing its attention to a video posted on X by Atishi and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal where children are heard saying “ab ki baar Kejriwal”.

NHRC notice to Kerala CS, DGP over ‘increase’ in suicides among tribals

December 27, 2024 2:07 am

The Commission took suo motu cognisance of a news item on this and issued notices to the Chief Secretary and DGP, seeking a comprehensive report. The state authorities have been given two weeks to file their response.

LoPs may write dissent letters over NHRC selection process

December 19, 2024 4:16 am

Both Kharge and Gandhi attended the meeting and deliberation with the PM and other members of the commission were held.

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