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US expresses 'troubling' concerns over Israeli human rights abuses in GazaThe US State Department released its annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and highlighted Israel, underscoring concerns over hu...23 Apr, 2024, 12.37 PM IST- SC to hear on April 28 plea seeking independent probe into killing of Atiq Ahmad, Ashraf"Since five judges are not available, some cases in which dates were given have not been listed. We will try to list this on Friday (April ...24 Apr, 2023, 12.05 PM IST
- SC to hear on Apr 24 plea seeking independent probe into killing of Atiq Ahmad, Ashraf"Issue guidelines/directions to safeguard the rule of law by constituting an independent expert committee under the chairmanship of a forme...18 Apr, 2023, 11.24 AM IST
- 'Human Rights Issues' in India: US ReportThe annual report, released by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, takes note of human rights violations such as extrajudicial killings, ...22 Mar, 2023, 01.21 AM IST
- US lambasts Pak lack of accountability in addressing human rights violation“There was a lack of government accountability, and abuses often went unpunished, fostering a culture of impunity among perpetrators, wheth...13 Mar, 2020, 08.34 PM IST
- NHRC begins on-the-spot probe into Hyderabad encounter killings amid raging debate on police actionThe team from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) visited Chattanpalli village, about 50 kms from here, where the alleged encounter...07 Dec, 2019, 07.46 PM IST
- All 4 accused in Hyderabad rape-murder case killed in encounter: Telangana PoliceThe incident took place around 6.30 am when the accused, lorry workers aged between 20 and 24, were taken to the scene of the crime near Hy...06 Dec, 2019, 06.32 PM IST
- Nirbhaya's parents welcome encounter; Tharoor cautions against extra-judicial killingsThe mother of Nirbhaya, the 23-year-old paramedic student who died days after being gang raped in December 2012, appealed to authorities to...06 Dec, 2019, 11.19 AM IST
- Dangari Killings: Defending injustice a greater crimeIn extrajudicial killings, the denial of truth in the face of overwhelming evidence is often more embittering than the actual killings.16 Oct, 2018, 06.49 AM IST
- North East rape, killings return to haunt ArmyThe court asked the Centre, state and petitioner to suggest names of officers who could be entrusted with the task of carrying out investig...13 Jul, 2018, 11.59 PM IST
- Supreme Court blows apart military's AFSPA immunity shield"The law is very clear that if an offence is committed even by Army personnel, there is no concept of absolute immunity from trial by the c...09 Jul, 2016, 10.28 AM IST
- UN experts call for abolition of death penalty in IndiaThe Indian Law Commission issued its report, concluding that the death penalty does not serve as a deterrent and recommended its abolition.12 Sep, 2015, 11.36 AM IST
- UN rights experts hail Supreme Court's ruling on death row convicts"This judgement by the SC reaffirms the value of human rights and respect for human life, as enshrined in the Indian Constitution," said Ch...31 Jan, 2014, 12.08 PM IST
- Supreme Court's order is a step towards delivering delayed justice in GujaratGujarat has presented the critical problem of how to deliver justice in a context where the state machinery is seen to be complicit in comm...27 Jan, 2012, 09.26 AM IST
- Justice in Gujarat: Fake encounters must be punishedFake encounters are an extreme contravention of law, regardless of whether victims were innocent or involved in unlawful activities.23 Nov, 2011, 05.36 AM IST
- Govt planning to amend laws to rein in honour killings: MoilyGovernment is planning to amend Special Marriage Act and relevant laws.27 Jun, 2010, 10.04 PM IST
- Law against honour killings draftedGovernment said it has drafted a law that will put an end to such 'extra-judicial' actions23 Jun, 2010, 07.59 PM IST
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