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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of reported death of a boy after falling in
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the reported death of a boy after falling into an uncovered drain in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh, a release said.
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Leading legal voices back Supreme Court action on NCERT chapter targeting
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Leading legal luminaries have voiced strong support for the Supreme Court of India after it took suo motu cognisance of a Class 8 NCERT chapter referring to "corruption in the Indian judiciary," calling the issue serious and potentially damaging to public faith in democratic institutions.
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"Not only withdrawal, but also finding who all are responsible...": Sasmit
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Patra called the curriculum "unwarranted and deplorable", supporting CJI Justice Surya Kant's views. He demands the withdrawal of the books and action against those responsible.
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SC bans NCERT class 8 chapter on 'corruption in judiciary'; issues show ca
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi, and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi refused to halt suo motu proceedings despite NCERT's apology over the controversial inclusion and imposed a blanket ban on the textbook section. The court warned that any attempt t
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West Bengal: NCW takes suo motu cognisance of a woman's assault in East Mi
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of a brutal assault on a woman in West Bengal's East Midnapore. The victim was reportedly tied to a tree, stripped, and assaulted in the presence of her minor daughter, allegedly for protesting irregularities in a local
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Chandigarh Police issues notice ahead of Congress protest; Punjab and Hary
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
The Chandigarh Police has issued a public notice prohibiting protests and gatherings at places other than the designated venue, as the Haryana Congress announced a demonstration over the issue of MGNREGA on Wednesday.
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Mere passing orders isn't enough: SC closes suo moto case on river polluti
Updated : 2 weeks, 4 days ago IST
The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed its 2021 suo motu (self initiated) proceedings on pollution in rivers, holding that continued monitoring should be undertaken by the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which was specifically constituted to deal with environmental matters.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of assault on journalist covering DU studen
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of the human rights of the victim. Therefore, it has issued a notice to the Delhi Police Commissioner, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two Weeks.
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Karnataka: NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Mandya chemical plant blast
Updated : 3 weeks, 1 day ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday took suo motu cognisance of a fatal blast at a chemical plant in the Basaralu area of Mandya district in Karnataka, which claimed two lives and left four others injured.
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Meghalaya illegal coal mine blast: NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of death
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Several labourers were trapped inside an illegal coal mine at Mysyngat of the Thangsko area following an explosion.
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NGT takes suo motu cognisance of Meghalaya illegal coal mine blast that ki
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report regarding a deadly explosion at an illegally operated rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district that claimed 18 lives.
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Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission takes suo motu notice of Congress
Updated : 1 month ago IST
The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a viral video allegedly showing Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa using objectionable language against Punjab Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO.
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