“If the Constitution is the promise, the Commission is one of its keepers,” the Chief Justice of India said of the National Human Rights Commission, calling it a gatekeeper of constitutional rights for people who cannot easily reach a courtroom. New Delhi: Speaking at the Foundation Day celebrations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) […]
A UN Commission of Inquiry report has alleged that Israel committed genocide and other atrocity crimes against Palestinians in Gaza, including targeting children and essential civilian infrastructure. The report stated that such actions may amount to genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes under international law.
CJI Surya Kant highlighted concerns over unequal international scrutiny faced by Global East and Global South nations. Speaking at the St Petersburg International Legal Forum, he said developing countries continue addressing colonial legacies, institutional challenges and poverty while facing pressures not equally applied to wealthier nations.
