FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - The Untold Story

Retired Justice V Ramasubramanian appointed as NHRC Chairperson

The Centre on Monday appointed retd Supreme Court Judge V Ramasubramaniam as the next Chairperson of NHRC. Read further on Dynamite News.

Dynamite News · Dec 23, 2024

DN Exclusive: Ex-CJI Chandrachud to be next Chairperson of NHRC

In an significant development, Ex-CJI Dr DY Chandrachud will be appointed as the next Chairperson of NHRC. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 18, 2024

No permanent chairpersons, missing officials: Human rights in limbo in 50% of India’s commissions

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.

Newslaundry · Dec 10, 2024

NHRC issues notices to Delhi Chief Secretary, Police Commissioner over rescue of child labourers

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:

Dynamite News · Jul 9, 2024

Bastar activist ‘helped tribals navigate the system with Hindi’. Now she is held in 5 FIRs

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.…

Newslaundry · Jun 15, 2024

Vijaya Bharathi Sayani appointed as acting NHRC Chairperson

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:

Dynamite News · Jun 3, 2024

Why NHRC’s international accreditation is under review | Explained

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

The Hindu · May 17, 2024

Candid notes on the NHRC’s status deferral

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

The Hindu · May 14, 2024

UN-linked body defers NHRC-India accreditation for second year in a row

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

The Hindu · May 13, 2024

Air India Express strike: NHRC urged to take action

RJD State secretary urges NHRC to take action against Air India Express for abrupt flight cancellations affecting passengers.

The Hindu · May 9, 2024