Condoning terror acts, terrorists a great disservice to human rights cause: NHRC chiefIn an address at an event to mark Human Rights Day at Bharat Mandapam, NHRC Chairperson Justice (Retd) Arun Kumar Mishra said the ethical r...
10 Dec, 2023, 01.12 PM IST
Women's reservation bill most transformative revolution in our times for gender justice: President MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu expressed her support for the bill providing 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, call...
27 Sep, 2023, 10.57 AM IST
Over 2,000 cured patients still housed in mental hospitals across country: NHRCMore than 2,000 cured patients are still housed in mental hospitals in the country when they should not stay there even for an extra day, N...
26 Jul, 2023, 03.08 PM IST
Govt should review AFSPA from time to time if situation improves: NHRC Chairperson Justice Arun MishraThe two day’s camp sitting and public open hearing of the Commission from 15th to 16th December, 2021 was held in Guwahati in respect of th...
17 Dec, 2021, 08.02 PM IST
NHRC panel on Bengal violence submits report to Calcutta High CourtA five-judge bench of the high court, hearing a bunch of PILs alleging post-poll violence in the state, had directed that the committee wou...
30 Jun, 2021, 02.37 PM IST
Right to life should prevail over rights of patent holders: NHRC chief"The world is facing the colossal loss caused by COVID-19. New challenges have emerged for protecting the life and livelihoods of the margi...
22 Jun, 2021, 11.03 PM IST
Justice Arun Mishra takes over as NHRC chief"Justice Arun Mishra today joined as the new chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission. One panel member has also joined," the so...
02 Jun, 2021, 01.21 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes NHRC amendment bill, govt assures protection of human rightsMoS (Home Affairs) Nityanand Rai said changes in the legislation will help in protecting human rights effectively.
19 Jul, 2019, 05.24 PM IST
Lok Sabha begins discussion on amendments to human rights actMinister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019 will help protect human rights more eff...
19 Jul, 2019, 02.05 PM IST
Businesses need to develop, support policy to protect human rights: NHRCDuttu cited United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights developed by John Ruggie and endorsed by the UNHRC in 2011 that ...
22 Feb, 2017, 05.13 PM IST
NHRC seeks amendment of Protection of Human Rights ActSince its inception in 1993, NHRC has provided justice, liberty and equality to many victims of human rights violation.
11 Jan, 2017, 07.42 PM IST
One toothbrush and 49 differently abled kids: The state of government homesThe number of old age home has been steadily declining, NHRC sends their reporters to report about the condition of old age homes and homes...
17 May, 2016, 12.31 PM IST
SC asks Centre to furnish Income Tax details of kin of ex-CJI KG BalakrishnanAdvocate Prashant Bhushan had alleged that around 21 properties have been acquired in the names of son, daughter and brother of the former ...
14 Mar, 2016, 04.28 PM IST
Ex-CJI Justice HL Dattu will be next Chairperson of NHRCFormer Chief Justice of India Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu was today selected as the next Chairperson of the National Human ...
23 Feb, 2016, 08.14 PM IST
- Former SC judge Aftab Alam likely to be new TDSAT head
In a letter to communications minister Kapil Sibal, Chief Justice Kabir has said he is recommending Justice Alam's name for the post since ...
22 May, 2013, 12.24 PM IST
- NHRC to give suggestions to government on laws on sexual offence
NHRC to suggest the government on making laws regarding sexual offences more stringent after discussions.
02 Jan, 2013, 01.29 PM IST
- NHRC not in favour of curbs on media reporting: KGB
NHRC Chairperson K G Balakrishnan today said the Commission would not like to have any curbs on media reporting which has an important role...
27 Apr, 2012, 10.32 PM IST