NHRC
Coverage of NHRC in the Nexus archive.
- NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan govt. over alleged stripping, assault of schoolgirls
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Rajasthan government over the alleged stripping and assault of schoolgirls at a government school in Sawai Madhopur district. The incident allegedly occurred when teachers frisked, beat, and forced students to remove their clothes after one reported losing ₹1,000. The NHRC has requested a detailed report and an action taken report from the state government.
- NHRC issues notice to U.P. DGP, Home Secretary over alleged police excess during Meerut protest
NHRC has issued notices to the U.P. DGP and Home Secretary over alleged police brutality during a peaceful protest in Meerut demanding justice for a Dalit woman's murder. The complaint claims an unprovoked lathi-charge caused severe injuries to protesters.
- NHRC seeks action from RPF chief on harassment of rights activist
NHRC has requested the RPF chief to take action regarding the harassment of rights activist Monojit Singha. Singha claims he was victimized after exposing an illegal railway quarter-rent racket.
- NHRC plans new partnership to tackle prison congestion
Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) plans a new partnership to address the long-standing prison congestion crisis, which has been a persistent issue in the country's criminal justice system.
- NHRC’s Tony Ojukwu elected vice-president of African Rights Network
Tony Ojukwu of NHRC was elected vice-president of the African Rights Network on 26 June. The election occurred during the Fourth Annual Conference of ANPMN held in Kigali, Rwanda.
- NHRC seeks reports from DGP, Chief Secretary on Sai Krishna custodial death
NHRC seeks reports from DGP and Chief Secretary on Sai Krishna's custodial death. The rights panel flags possible Article 21 violation and demands details of the SIT probe and action against accused police personnel.
- YSRCP MPs seek NHRC probe into two police-linked deaths in Andhra Pradesh
YSRCP MPs Gurumoorthy and Thanuja Rani have requested an NHRC investigation into two deaths in Andhra Pradesh, one a custodial death and another a suicide, both allegedly linked to the same police officer.
- NHRC directs Collector to examine Pantheerankavu toll plaza complaints
NHRC has directed the Collector to investigate complaints regarding staff misconduct, traffic delays, and safety deficiencies at the Pantheerankavu toll plaza on NH 66. The Collector is required to submit a report within eight days.
- NHRC flags ₹52,976 crore cyber fraud losses, seeks urgent action against ‘digital arrest’ scams
NHRC has highlighted ₹52,976 crore in cyber fraud losses and called for urgent action against 'digital arrest' scams, which are causing financial devastation, psychological trauma, and human rights violations.
- Nani files complaint with NHRC, alleges police harrassment of Vijayawada resident
Nani filed a complaint with the NHRC, alleging police harassment of a Vijayawada resident. The complaint was submitted to the National Human Rights Commission regarding alleged misconduct by police.