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NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of alleged sexual harassment of three women journalists during October 3 protest

The National Human Rights Commission is currently investigating serious allegations of sexual harassment involving three women journalists during a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 3. The Delhi Police have filed complaints and routed the case to their Crime Branch. Tensions escalated when demonstrators were detained for demanding an FIR,…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

How to Get an FIR Registered When the Police Station Refuses Your Complaint in India

Chanakya Knew This Problem ExistedChanakya wrote in the Arthashastra that a state which denies its citizens access to justice corrodes its own authority faster than any external enemy. He wasn't describing a hypothetical. He was describing a structural temptation, the gatekeeper who benefits from keeping the gate shut. The police…

Times Life · Sep 3

Take steps on formulating SOP for arresting transgender person: HC to Centre, Delhi Police

The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to create a Standard Operating Procedure. This procedure will govern the arrest and detention of transgender individuals in the city. The court considered an advisory from the National Human Rights Commission on this matter. A law student's petition highlighted the absence of specific…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Official Documents Reveal Undercover Military Informant Was Among 43 Disappeared Ayotzinapa Students

The documents corroborate the version shared by Mexico's Interior Ministry, who said López Patolzin had spent months attending student assemblies, meetings and demonstrations while posing as a student.

Latin Times · Jul 16

NHRC warns on school discipline

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Wednesday urged government officials to exercise caution in disciplinary practices, adding teachers may face legal action if they punish students in ways deemed inappropriate.

Bangkok Post · Jun 24

Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh hails Centre's decision to form panel on demographic change

The Chief Minister of Manipur has praised the Union Government for establishing a High-Level Committee aimed at examining demographic changes throughout India.

The Economic Times · May 27

Why KD The Devil song row is really about cinema’s old misogyny

It took just two days for the Hindi version of ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’, from the upcoming pan-India action drama KD: The Devil to disappear from YouTube. Complaints over its sexually explicit lyrics reached multiple authorities, and the song was described as vulgar, obscene, sexually suggestive, and unfit for public circulation. The…

Newslaundry · Mar 19

Days after cops assault journalist, NHRC seeks report from Punjab DGP

The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the assault of a journalist by two policemen in Gurdaspur’s Batala and sought a detailed report from the Punjab DGP within two weeks. 

Newslaundry · Aug 19, 2025

June 23, 2025: Can the NHRC ensure the right to clean air?

The National Human Rights Commission is an institution meant to safeguard our fundamental rights, including the right to life and health. But air quality around it continues to endanger both.

Newslaundry · Jun 23, 2025

Rajasthan: Minor Hindu girls raped, forced to convert in Beawar; complaint filed with NHRC

The case involving the forced conversion, rape, and exploitation of Beawar girls has now been brought before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

Dynamite News · Feb 25, 2025