NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported attacks on three journalists in Kerala, Manipur, and Tripura
The NHRC sought detailed reports from the Director Generals of Police of all three states within two weeks.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported abduction and murder of differently abled RTI activist in Gujarat
The NHRC issued notice to the State DGP, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of fire in Trauma centre ICU at SMS Hospital Jaipur
The NHRC issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Government of Rajasthan, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognizance of non-delivery of medical equipment worth Rs. 15 Crores to CIMS despite Govt approval
“It transpires that despite the availability of sufficient funds, the machines/equipment are not being made available to the CIMS, which is causing hardships not only to the patients but also to the Doctors, which could have saved their precious time and energy, and treated a greater number of patients.”
Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognizance of dilapidated Police quarters in Raipur; Seeks Police Housing corporation’s response
The news report stated that the Police quarters, which were 34 years old, were dilapidated, however, no action had been taken for the affected families.
“Alarming picture”: Chhattisgarh HC continues monitoring unregulated sale of knives as State informs online sale of 211 knives, registration of 677 cases in 2025
“The aforesaid data shows an alarming picture of the situation prevailing in the society, though the State appears to be taking adequate measures.”
NHRC seeks detailed report on reported rape and murder of 10-year-old girl by gardener in Patna
The NHRC sought a detailed report by the Director General of Police, Bihar, and the District Magistrate, Patna, on the matter within two weeks, including compensation, if any, provided to the next of kin of the deceased victim.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported incident of stray dog carrying an infant’s severed head near Government Hospital in Punjab
The Medical Superintendent of the hospital expressed apprehension of the remains been dumped outside the hospital by someone.
‘Lack of seriousness by Railways’; Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognizance of lack of financial assistance to electrocuted contract worker
Noting the Union’s plea for some time to respond, the Court opined that such a plea reflected a lack of seriousness on the part of the Railways, particularly when the victim was admitted in hospital and struggling for his life.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported sexual abuse of 7-year-old boy by Mosque Imam in Roorkee
The NHRC sought a detailed report from SP and DM, Roorkee, on the matter within two weeks.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported corporal punishment to students in Bihar
About 18 students were subjected to corporal punishment by their teacher after locking them inside a room of a government school.
NHRC seeks report from UP Officials on reported gang rape and death of speech and hearing-impaired woman in Ghaziabad
The NHRC sought a detailed report from DGP, UP, and DM, Ghaziabad, on the matter within two weeks.
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Zimbabwean student’s death following assault in Punjab
The Zimbabwean student succumbed to his injuries after being assaulted by group of people in Bathinda, Punjab.
Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognizance of toddler’s death at Anganwadi due to unlawfully dumped DJ equipment
A news report was published about a three-year-old girl child sustaining a grievous head injury when an iron pipe, kept along with other DJ equipment unlawfully dumped within the Anganwadi premises, fell upon her while she was playing.
Chhattisgarh HC takes suo motu cognizance of unregulated sale of sharp knives as stabbing incidents surge
“This lack of oversight and regulation can contribute to an increase in violent incidents, such as stabbing, and raises concerns about public safety.”
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported gang rape of 20-year-old woman in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh
NHRC issued notice to the Director General of Police seeking a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
Rajasthan HC takes suo motu cognizance of stray animal menace on public roads; Issues directions to Municipal bodies for their removal
“The Municipal bodies shall also undertake a special drive to remove stray dogs and other animals from city roads while ensuring that minimum physical harm is caused to them.”
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of girl student burned by cook for asking for food at a residential school in Bihar
The NHRC has issued notices to the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police seeking a detailed report within 2 weeks.
Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of school ceiling collapse case which claimed lives of 7 children
“Building safe schools should be priority for architects, engineers, policy makers, administrators and emergency response planners.”
NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Jhalawar Government School collapse that claimed lives of 7 students and injured 28
The NHRC has issued notices to the Rajasthan Chief Secretary and Jhalawar Superintendent of Police, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.