NHRC

NHRC and a partner facilitated the release of eight prison inmates in Niger on Nelson Mandela Day. The action was described as a tribute to President Nelson Mandela's 27 years in prison during the anti-apartheid struggle.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Rajasthan government over the alleged stripping and assault of schoolgirls at a government school in Sawai Madhopur district. The incident allegedly occurred when teachers frisked, beat, and forced students to remove their clothes after one reported losing ₹1,000. The NHRC has requested a detailed report and an action taken report from the state government.

NHRC has issued notices to the U.P. DGP and Home Secretary over alleged police brutality during a peaceful protest in Meerut demanding justice for a Dalit woman's murder. The complaint claims an unprovoked lathi-charge caused severe injuries to protesters.

NHRC has requested the RPF chief to take action regarding the harassment of rights activist Monojit Singha. Singha claims he was victimized after exposing an illegal railway quarter-rent racket.

Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) plans a new partnership to address the long-standing prison congestion crisis, which has been a persistent issue in the country's criminal justice system.

Tony Ojukwu of NHRC was elected vice-president of the African Rights Network on 26 June. The election occurred during the Fourth Annual Conference of ANPMN held in Kigali, Rwanda.

NHRC seeks reports from DGP and Chief Secretary on Sai Krishna's custodial death. The rights panel flags possible Article 21 violation and demands details of the SIT probe and action against accused police personnel.

YSRCP MPs Gurumoorthy and Thanuja Rani have requested an NHRC investigation into two deaths in Andhra Pradesh, one a custodial death and another a suicide, both allegedly linked to the same police officer.

NHRC has directed the Collector to investigate complaints regarding staff misconduct, traffic delays, and safety deficiencies at the Pantheerankavu toll plaza on NH 66. The Collector is required to submit a report within eight days.

NHRC has highlighted ₹52,976 crore in cyber fraud losses and called for urgent action against 'digital arrest' scams, which are causing financial devastation, psychological trauma, and human rights violations.

Nani filed a complaint with the NHRC, alleging police harassment of a Vijayawada resident. The complaint was submitted to the National Human Rights Commission regarding alleged misconduct by police.