Tag: National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

Congress’ Letter Of Dissent Over Rights Panel Chief Appointment

December 24, 2024 admin

New Delhi: A day after President Droupadi Murmu appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice V Ramasubramanian as National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson, the main opposition Congress issued a dissent note today and said the selection process was “fundamentally flawed”. Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, and his Rajya Sabha counterpart…

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Human Rights Body Seeks Report Within A Week As UP Fire Kills 10 Infants

November 16, 2024 admin

The infants were in incubators at the time of the incident. New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report stating that at least 10 newborn babies lost their lives in a fire that broke out in the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Maharani…

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“Violence Adversely Impacts Free, Fair Elections: Human Rights Panel Chief

October 12, 2023 admin

Arun Kumar Mishra said that the NHRC is to provide support to those who have none. (File) New Delhi: Violence adversely impacts free and fair polls and the State must “ensure violence-free elections” so that citizens enjoy their fundamental democratic rights, NHRC chairperson Justice (retired) Arun Kumar Mishra said on Thursday. In his address at…

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No Gross Violation Of Human Rights In India, Says Rights Panel Chief

September 16, 2023 admin

Mr Mishra said there is no reason to say the human rights situation is deteriorating. New Delhi: Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC), Arun Kumar Mishra on Saturday said that the global community should not be bothered about India’s situation, adding he does not find any “gross violation” of human rights…

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