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National Human Rights Commission has been drifting. Its directive on UP custodial-death compensation is welcome

December 15, 2025 8:04 am

A cynical reading will see the NHRC’s directive as a symbolic gesture. Yet, it also represents a welcome moment of assertion, and a gesture towards a recovery of purpose.

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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.

She said the human rights commission must build trust by being responsive and taking on board issues that concern the country.

NHRC must use pan-India jurisdiction to map suicides nationwide: Human rights lawyer Vrinda Grover

November 29, 2025 10:22 am

Vrinda Grover interview: Grover, who has represented NHRC in the past, reflected on the student’s suicide incident and suggested that the commission should use its pan-India jurisdiction to map suicides nationwide, investigate root causes in the education system, and recommend preventive measures.

In various recent cases of human rights violation, the NHRC has stepped in to seek response from the investigative authorities.

How National Human Rights Commission functions, steps in during violation of rights

November 27, 2025 5:54 pm

NHRC powers news: While inquiring into the complaints specified under the Protection of Human Rights Act, the commission possesses all the powers of a civil court trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

NHRC takes cognisance of 'murder' of army jawan from Banaskantha on board train

November 08, 2025 9:25 am

Accused sent to 3-day custody: Rajasthan GRP

NHRC notice to Gujarat DGP over teen minor's 'custodial torture'

October 16, 2025 9:18 pm

This was the second such incident of alleged police torture against a minor youth within a month in Gujarat.

NHRC notice to state police chief over 'assault' on media person in Assam

September 14, 2025 8:59 am

The Lumding Press Club as well as local citizens condemned the alleged incident, demanding strict action against the culprits and better security for journalists, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said on Saturday.

Set in place a policy on rehab & compensation for Silicosis-affected workers: Gujarat HC to state

August 10, 2025 2:10 am

In its 2016 order, the SC had issued directions to pay a compensation of Rs 1 lakh to the kin of deceased from Silicosis

Stampede death during Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' screening: NHRC asks Telangana why Rs 5-lakh damages shouldn't be recommended

August 06, 2025 6:42 pm

The National Human Rights Commission flags negligence and lapse on the part of the police in maintaining public order during the promotional screening of Allu Arjun starrer 'Pushpa 2' at a theatre in Hyderabad last year.