Unregulated Sale of Knives
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“The aforesaid data shows an alarming picture of the situation prevailing in the society, though the State appears to be taking adequate measures.”

rape and murder of 10-year-old girl by gardener
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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.

stray dog carrying infant's severed head
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The Medical Superintendent of the hospital expressed apprehension of the remains been dumped outside the hospital by someone.

Electrocuted Railway Contract Worker
Case BriefsHigh Courts

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.

abuse of 7-year-old boy by Mosque Imam
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

The NHRC sought a detailed report from SP and DM, Roorkee, on the matter within two weeks.

corporal punishment to students
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

About 18 students were subjected to corporal punishment by their teacher after locking them inside a room of a government school.

speech and hearing-impaired gang rape victim
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The NHRC sought a detailed report from DGP, UP, and DM, Ghaziabad, on the matter within two weeks.

Zimbabwean student death in Punjab
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

The Zimbabwean student succumbed to his injuries after being assaulted by group of people in Bathinda, Punjab.

Toddler's death at Anganwadi
Case BriefsHigh Courts

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.

Unregulated Sale of Sharp Knives
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“This lack of oversight and regulation can contribute to an increase in violent incidents, such as stabbing, and raises concerns about public safety.”

20-year-old woman's gang rape
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NHRC issued notice to the Director General of Police seeking a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.

stray animal menace on public roads
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“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.”

girl student burned by the cook for asking for food
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

The NHRC has issued notices to the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police seeking a detailed report within 2 weeks.

school ceiling collapse
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“Building safe schools should be priority for architects, engineers, policy makers, administrators and emergency response planners.”

School collapse
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

The NHRC has issued notices to the Rajasthan Chief Secretary and Jhalawar Superintendent of Police, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.

Tree Felling by DLF
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“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
Case BriefsTribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

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
Case BriefsHigh Courts

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
Case BriefsHigh Courts

“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.”