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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

SC seeks Centre, states' response on vacancies, functioning of State Human Rights Commissions

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), and all state governments on a PIL alleging that several State Human Rights Commissions (SHRCs) are understaffed, defunct, or have vacant leadership positions.

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notices after taking note of a petition filed by the Association of Retired Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts of India through advocate Srishti Agnihotri.

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