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NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of alleged gang rape at Gopalpur beach in O
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to reports, the young woman had gone to the beach with a male friend to celebrate a festival when they were reportedly confronted by around ten individuals. The attackers allegedly overpowered the victim's companion and proceeded to assault her sexually.
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NHRC takes suo moto cognisance over lack of infrastructure in Kerala jails
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Human Rights (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report highlighting the non-availability of infrastructure and manpower to provide for the prisoners to pursue education in the Kerala jails, as per a press release.
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NHRC takes suo-moto cognisance of 100 children falling sick in Patna due t
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Human Rights (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that more than 100 children fell ill after consuming mid-day meal in a government school, in the Mokama area of Patna in Bihar on 24th April, 2025. Reportedly, the cook served the food to the children aft
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From Ganga preservation to air quality management: NGT's major decisions i
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In 2024, the National Green Tribunal (NGT), often referred to as the 'Green Court,' took significant strides in addressing the pressing environmental issues of India. With over 4,000 cases currently under adjudication, the tribunal has increasingly leveraged technology and scientific appr
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NCW takes suo moto cognisance over alleged sexual assault of student in Ch
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A second-year student of Anna University was allegedly sexually assaulted by a man on the Anna university campus on Monday night, Chennai Police said adding that one person has been arrested in connection with the case.
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"BJP selectively runs bulldozer," says Congress MP Imran Masood
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Launching a scathing attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress MP Imran Masood said that the BJP has distorted the law and order situation of the country and selectively runs bulldozer. He said that the Supreme Court must take suo moto cognisance of such incidents and the cou
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Himachal Pradesh records 1,033 forest fires since onset of summer, HC take
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Speaking about the forest fires in the state, PK Rana, Additional Principal Conservator, Forest Management Department in the state said, "1033 forest fire incidents have been reported this year till date in Himachal Pradesh. We have been able to control most of the fire incidents. There a
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WB's fake caste certificate matter: SC takes suo moto cognisance over Calc
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
A five-judge bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud will hear the matter in a special sitting on January 27. Besides CJI Chandrachud, other judges on the bench are justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, Surya Kant and Aniruddha Bose.
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Delhi: DCW takes suo moto cognisance in abduction, rape and murder of 9-ye
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has taken suo moto cognisance in the case of abduction and alleged rape and murder of 9-year-old minor girl who went missing since December 12 from Swaroop Nagar.
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"Boy died because of GHMC's negligence": Telangana HC issues notice to Hyd
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Taking suo-moto cognisance of the incident of a five-year-old boy mauled to death by a pack of street dogs recently, Telangana High Court came down heavily on Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and held the civil body "responsible" for the boy's death.
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DCPCR takes suo-moto cognisance of demolition drive in Tughlakabad, calls
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
In lieu of the same, DCPCR has issued a notice in the name of the Director, Archeological Survey of India (Delhi Circle).
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DCW issues summon to Delhi Police after woman hit by car, dragged for kms
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
DCW informed in a press release that it had taken a suo moto cognisance on the death of a woman due to an alleged accident.
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