NHRC Slams ‘Sarpanch Pati’: 32 States & UT Summoned to End Proxy Rule in Women-Led Panchayats

The NHRC cracks down on the unlawful ‘Sarpanch Pati’ practice, where male relatives control women-elected Panchayats. 32 States and UTs are summoned to ensure women leaders exercise full constitutional powers in local governance.

Concerns a Woman’s Dignity, How Can Such a Practice Be Encouraged?: Supreme Court Questions Validity of Talaq-e-Hasan

Today, 19th November, Supreme Court questioned the Talaq-e-Hasan practice, saying it concerns a woman’s dignity and asking how such a practice can be encouraged in modern society, as it listed the matter for next Wednesday’s hearing amid growing constitutional scrutiny today.

Delhi High Court Directs NHRC to Decide Rape, Forced Beef-Eating Complaint Against Journalist Omar Rashid Within 6 Weeks

The Delhi High Court has ordered the NHRC to resolve within six weeks the complaint linked to social media allegations of rape and forced beef-eating against journalist Omar Rashid. Justice Sachin Datta emphasized speedy disposal, noting the complaint has been pending for five months.

Supreme Court Hands Over Mental Healthcare Act PIL to NHRC for Nationwide Monitoring

The Supreme Court has transferred a PIL on the implementation of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). The NHRC will now oversee compliance to protect the rights and dignity of persons with mental illnesses across India.

Indiscriminate Use of Firecrackers Casts a Shadow Over this Celebration: Advocate Moves NHRC Against Toxic Firecrackers

Advocate Hitendra Gandhi has approached the NHRC seeking action against the indiscriminate use of toxic firecrackers during Diwali, citing violations of the right to life, health, and environment under Article 21, and urging compassionate, pollution-free celebrations.

PIL in Supreme Court After 14 Children Die From Toxic Cough Syrup Containing Diethylene Glycol

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court over the deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra linked to contaminated cough syrup. The plea seeks a CBI probe, nationwide recall, and judicial inquiry into drug safety failures.

Supreme Court Seeks NCW, NHRC, NCPCR Views on Petitions Against Talaq-e-Hasan

The Supreme Court has called for opinions from NCW, NHRC, and NCPCR while hearing pleas challenging the validity of Talaq-e-Hasan. The case, filed by journalist Benazeer Heena, will be heard finally on November 19, 2025.

Mental Health Care Law| “Cannot Create a Parallel Mechanism Just Because the Existing System Has Flaws”: Supreme Court Adds NHRC to PIL

Today, On 18th July, The Supreme Court has added NHRC to a PIL concerning the 2017 Mental Healthcare Act, stating, “We cannot create a parallel mechanism just because the existing system has any flaws.” The case will now proceed accordingly.

MP Maddila Gurumoorthy Writes to CJI Gavai, NHRC, and NCSC Over Police Brutality in Andhra Pradesh

MP Gurumoorthy has urged swift action against police brutality towards marginalized communities in Andhra Pradesh. He highlighted serious incidents of violence against Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Backward Classes, particularly a case involving custodial torture. Gurumoorthy called for independent investigations and accountability from authorities to protect constitutional rights.