Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi criticized the selection process for NHRC chairperson, finding it flawed and lacking consensus. They proposed Justices Rohinton Nariman and Kuttiyil Joseph for the role, emphasizing inclusivity. Despite their dissent, Justice V. Ramasubramanian was appointed as chairperson, raising concerns about fairness and representation within the NHRC.
Today, On 18th September, the Karnataka High Court dismissed charges against NCPCR chief Priyank Kanoongo, who faced allegations for a controversial tweet likening a Muslim orphanage to the “Taliban.” The court emphasized the need for public officials to exercise caution in their statements, quashing the FIR and highlighting the absence of terrorism references in Kanoongo’s remarks.
