National Human Rights Commission
NHRC issues notice to MP govt after police allegedly strip, thrash farmers
The NHRC has asked the Chief Secretary and DGP of Madhya Pradesh to file a report in the matter within four weeks.
BHU proctor quits over violence
Resigns owning ‘moral responsibility’ after varsity agitation over molestation.
Getting away with torture in India
Despite strict laws, ill-treatment of prisoners continue unabated in prisons.
NHRC notice to Kerala govt over RSS man’s killing
The RSS has, meanwhile, demanded a judicial inquiry into the “political killings” of its supporters and cadres in the Left-ruled state.
45 Per cent elderly say family members don’t care for their needs: Study
The NGO also said that financial inclusion of older persons should be strengthened in order to make every elderly (60+) financially independent.
Top Haryana cops face flak over gangrape
The commission on Tuesday observed that the incident makes it clear that “night patrolling on the road by the police was not being done”.
Delhi: Six cops found guilty of man’s death in custody
The cops beat him up and took him to the police station in a semi-conscious state.
Man forced to carry son's body; NHRC issues notice to UP
The NHRC said it has taken suo motu cognisance of media reports and issued the notice to the state's chief secretary.
Ramjas row: Delhi HC rejects plea on action against cops for assaulting students
Following the emerging reports about the extreme violence, the NHRC issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner.
Give NHRC more powers
The rights body can throw light on gross human rights abuses, but usually can’t get governments to act.