Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Over Vacant, Defunct State Human Rights Commissions

On a retired judges’ plea that several State Human Rights Commissions are vacant, understaffed or defunct, the Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre, the NHRC and the States. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the Central government and various States on a petition […]

Calcutta HC Clears Peaceful Protest Over Murshidabad Communal Violence

The Calcutta High Court has authorized a peaceful protest in Salt Lake over communal clashes in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Five protesters can submit their concerns to the West Bengal Human Rights Commission. The demonstration aims to address grievances following violence that resulted in three deaths, emphasizing the need for justice.