Tree Felling by DLF
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“Since none of the khasra numbers in regard to which DLF has been granted permission to fell trees, fall within the Aravalli Hills area, this Court does not deem it appropriate to proceed in the matter especially when DLF was granted permission to fell trees vide different orders after following due process of law.”

Custodial torture suicide
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The NHRC has issued notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.

gang rape in stationary train
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The NHRC issued notices to the Chairman, Railway Board, and DGP Haryana, seeking a detailed report about the incident within two weeks, including health status and compensation.

girls harassment children home
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The Court was shocked with the treatment given to the girls in the children’s home and the complaints made in respect of the Child Welfare Committee, which was established with a broad object and was supposed to act in the children’s interest, who need care and protection.

girls transfer observation home
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“The education was being given to the girls in the observation homes which was their right being a citizen of the country, but their transfer from the place where they grew up till the age of 18 years was to be weighed carefully keeping in mind the interest of the girls.”

Social Boycott of ST Woman’s Family
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The NHRC noted that the family was reportedly subjected to a social boycott and forced purification ritual, including tonsuring, by villagers.

death of prisoners Varanasi
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The NHRC stated that if the media report was true then it would raise serious issues of human rights violations.

Boy dies in juvenile home
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The NHRC noted that the victim boy died due to injuries inflicted by fellow inmates.

Punjab and Haryana High Court
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A news report published on 17-6-2025, highlighted that PGIMER had been facing severe shortage of hospital attendants and nursing staff, thereby which forcing relatives of patients to step in as caretakers, resulting in overcrowding and compromise in service.

Punjab and Haryana High Court
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According to the news report, residents and environmental activists have launched protests and official petitions against the alleged tree felling citing destruction of the Aravallis in DLF Phase 5.

Madhya Pradesh High Court
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The Court emphasised the need for fairness and cautioned against causing prejudice by delaying a determination of culpability and liability in fire incident.

National Human Rights Commission
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The NHRC noted that if the allegation of police violence was accurate, then it raised serious concerns of human rights violations.

National Human Rights Commission
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The NHRC noted that if the allegation of brutal manhandling of the journalists was true, then it raised serious concerns of human rights violations.

Siang dam protests
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The NHRC noted that if the news report mentioning the involvement of the Central Armed Forces in response to the protests was true, serious issues of human rights violations may arise.

Minor Rape Victim’s Death
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The NHRC noted that if the contents of the news report were true, it raised a serious issue of violation of human rights.

National Human Rights Commission
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The NHRC noted that the allegations against Professor Mahmudabad disclosed, prima facie, that his human rights and liberty were violated.

Rajasthan High Court
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The Court cautioned respondent 4 (Principal Secretary, Law and Legal Affairs Department) to remain “alive to his duty” to file a proper and complete affidavit.

Rajasthan High Court
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The Court noted that although courts generally refrain from interfering in government policy, they are constitutionally obligated to intervene when such decisions infringe upon rights like access to justice or fair trial.

Col. Sofiya Qureshi Remark Case
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“This is gross subterfuge on the part of the of the State. The FIR has been drawn in a manner so as to assist the suspect Mr. Vijay Shah to be able to have the FIR quashed on a later date.”

Madhya Pradesh High Court
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“The armed forces… reflecting integrity, industry, discipline, sacrifice, selflessness, character, honour and indomitable courage… has been targeted by Mr. Vijay Shah who has used the language of the gutters against Col. Sofia Quraishi.”