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Delhi HC highlights lacunae in probe & trial of 1984 anti-Sikh riots c
Updated : 7 months ago IST
While dealing with five petitions connected to the 1984 Anti-Sikh riots, initiated suo moto, the Delhi High Court on Monday highlighted lacunae in the investigation as well as in the conduct of the trial of three cases. The High Court has directed the trial court to reconstruct the records o
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of witchcraft-related killings in Bihar
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report regarding the alleged murder and burning of five members of a Scheduled Tribe family in Purnia district, Bihar, on the night of July 6.
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NHRC takes suo moto cognisance of alleged atrocity against Dalit men in Od
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo moto cognisance of an incident reported from Odisha's Ganjam district, where two men belonging to the Scheduled Caste community were allegedly assaulted and humiliated by individuals from another community.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of two SC people beaten up in Odisha
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise serious issues of violation of human rights.
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Five petitioners urge Supreme Court to set early deadline for Centre to re
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Five petitioners including a former Union Home Secretary, retired defence officers, and a government-appointed interlocutor -- have written an open letter to Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, urging the Supreme Court to take suo moto cognizance of the continuing delay in restoring statehood t
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NCW takes suo moto cognisance of alleged sexual assault of intern in IIT M
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Releasing a statement on X, NCW said, "National Commission for Women has taken suo moto cognizance of a media report regarding the sexual harassment of a 20-year-old woman intern at IIT-Madras by a food court employee on campus."
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Kolkata Rape Case: NCW takes suo moto cognizance, seeks urgent report afte
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In her letter, Rahatkar demanded full medical, psychological, and legal support for the survivor and asked authorities to ensure that compensation is provided under Section 396 of BNSS.
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NCW takes suo moto cognisance of murder of woman in Bihar's Gaya ji
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A video circulating on social media shows the man brutally assaulting her in front of their children, the NCW said.
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NHRC takes suo moto cognisance of toxic gas incident at Andhra Pradesh pha
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo moto cognisance of media reports concerning the death of two workers and the critical injury of another due to toxic gas exposure at an effluent treatment unit of a pharmaceutical company in Andhra Pradesh's Anakapalli distri
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Meghalaya: NCW take suo moto cognisance of Shillong woman's murder
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The National Commission for Women has taken suo moto cognisance of the shocking murder of a woman in Shillong, reportedly killed by her husband. NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has written to the Meghalaya DGP demanding the immediate arrest of the accused.
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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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UP: CBI arrests man from Mathura for sexual assault of minors
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A case was registered suo-moto on 17.06.2025 against the accused, from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, on serious allegations including the creation, collection, storage, and uploading of CSAM depicting minors in explicit sexual acts. The accused was also in possession of pornographic content involv
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