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The NHRC directed Telangana Chief Secretary K Sanjay Jaju to conduct an independent inquiry into private properties included in the 22-A prohibited list. It sought a comprehensive report within four weeks and immediate relief for affected property owners.

BRS women MLAs approached the NHRC and National Commission for Women in New Delhi, alleging that police assaulted and humiliated them while preventing them from entering the Telangana Assembly. They sought intervention over alleged rights violations and police action against legislators

BRS women MLAs P Sabitha Indra Reddy, V Sunitha Laxma Reddy and Kova Lakshmi left for New Delhi to approach the NCW and NHRC over alleged police manhandling during a confrontation outside the Telangana Assembly. They are scheduled to meet officials on Friday.

BRS, after suspension of all its MLAs from the Assembly, has decided to escalate its protest by approaching NHRC and NCW over alleged mistreatment of women legislators, staging a mock Assembly at Telangana Bhavan, and protesting land allotment to a company linked to CM Revanth Reddy’s brother.

The NHRC has sought a comprehensive action taken report on facilities and arrangements for pilgrims at Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple in Thrissur. The report will cover prasadam quality, crowd management, food safety, grievance redressal, accessibility, employee conduct, traffic and security

The NHRC has taken cognisance of a complaint regarding the failure to register an FIR over public allegations of “black magic” against Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao.

The NHRC has issued notices to all states, Union Territories and FSSAI over concerns surrounding ‘analogue paneer’, seeking clarity on its nutritional value, labelling and regulation. It also questioned the need for allowing such products amid restrictions in three states

The NHRC on Friday issued notice to the Madhya Pradesh government over reports of students risking their lives by crossing the Betwa River on check dam pillars to reach school in Vidisha. It sought a detailed report within two weeks, citing safe education rights

The NHRC has intensified its probe into the alleged circulation of Child Sexual Abuse Material on Meta platforms, directing MeitY, police authorities and Meta to submit action taken reports within a week while the NCPCR launches a separate formal inquiry into the allegations.

The National Human Rights Commission has sought an Action Taken Report from Telangana authorities over allegations that a private school in Saidabad made Islamic religious lessons and prayers compulsory for students. The Commission has directed an inquiry and sought a report within two weeks

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has intervened in the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant explosion, demanding a comprehensive report from the Andhra Pradesh government after the death toll rose to nine following a volatile 1,600°C liquid steel ladle blast

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre, NCPCR, and NHRC on a PIL demanding a complete ban on employing minors in orchestras, dance troupes, spas, and massage parlours, citing trafficking, sexual exploitation, forced labour, and loopholes in child labour laws across India

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, child rights body NCPCR, and the NHRC on a PIL seeking an absolute ban on the employment of children and adolescents in orchestras, dance troupes, massage parlours, and spas. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi took note of the submissions of senior advocate H S Phoolka, appearing for child rights collective 'Just Rights for Children Alliance' (JRCA), and issued the notices to Union ministries of labour and law a

The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of reports about the unlawful arrest of environmentalists protesting tree cutting near KBR National Park in Hyderabad. Notices have been issued to the Telangana DGP and Hyderabad Collector, seeking a detailed report within two weeks.

The NHRC has recommended inclusion of categories like ‘Intersex’, ‘Transmen’ and ‘Transwomen’ in the upcoming Census of India. As part of Advisory 2.0, it urged ministries and states to ensure equal rights in property, education, healthcare, and workplace inclusivity for transgender and intersex persons.

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has objected to remarks made by Allahabad High Court judge Justice Atul Sreedharan, who criticised the NHRC for not taking suo motu action in cases of attacks on Muslims while ordering an inquiry into aided madrasas in Uttar Pradesh.

The NHRC has issued notices to the Education Ministry, CBSE and states over allegations that private schools are prescribing costly textbooks. It has sought reports and directed audits, citing possible violations of RTE Act provisions and education policies

The National Human Rights Commission issued notices to Maharashtra authorities and Tata Consultancy Services over alleged sexual exploitation and forced conversion at its Nashik office, seeking detailed reports on FIRs, POSH compliance and internal mechanisms

The NHRC has directed Telangana authorities to improve zebra crossings at key Hyderabad junctions within eight weeks, following a petition citing pedestrian safety concerns. The move highlights the need to ensure safer road crossings and uphold the right to life.

The National Human Rights Commission has sought a report from the Ministry of External Affairs after media reports claimed that six workers from Odisha were held captive in Thailand without pay or proper food for six months