The Latest Breaking News from NHRC

State Human Rights Commissions in at least 16 of India’s 28 states do not meet requirements mandated under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.

The new law now fully places the National Guard and its 120,000 troops under the command of the Defense Ministry

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday took a suo motu cognizance of the alleged sexual assault of a second-year PG student of RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. Read further on Dynamite News:

The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that 12 inmates died between July 15 and July 31 at the Delhi government-run shelter home. Read further on Dynamite News:

The complaint has been filed against Delhi Government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi on their criminal negligence. Read further on Dynamite News:

The children including nine girls and 14 boys were brought to Delhi from nearby states and were working in various factories. Read further news on Dynamite News:

It was a cold November day in 2015. Sukku Kunjam was working at his paddy field in Itavar village, nestled in the hills around Gangloor in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur. But hours later, he ran to the jungle, allegedly apprehending police torture, as security forces stormed the village for a search operation.…

Vijaya Bharathi Sayani, Member, National Human Rights Commission, to act as the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, as per the notification. Read further on Dynamite News:

India's NHRC faces international scrutiny over human rights compliance, diversity, and transparency, risking its accreditation and global reputation. We explore.

The GANHRI’s decision on the NHRC status deferral is linked to the belief that India has not been adhering to the Paris Principles

India's NHRC accreditation deferred by GANHRI for second year due to lack of transparency and diversity.