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National Governance & Policy 17 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Brutal Assault on Woman in Gujarat’s Surendranagar

India’s National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a disturbing case from Gujarat’s Surendranagar district, where a woman was allegedly assaulted and subjected to degrading treatment by her husband and family members after she began living with another man. The commission has treated the incident as a serious human rights violation, underscoring the state’s duty to protect bodily integrity, dignity and personal liberty.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 10:14 AM IST

NHRC Marks 33rd Foundation Day in New Delhi, Reaffirming Its Rights Mandate

The National Human Rights Commission of India marked its 33rd Foundation Day in New Delhi on Tuesday, underscoring the institution’s continuing role in safeguarding civil liberties and public accountability. The observance comes at a time when rights bodies are under pressure to respond to evolving concerns around due process, dignity, and state responsibility in a rapidly changing governance environment.

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National Governance & Policy13 Oct 2026, 08:51 AM IST

NHRC Marks 33rd Foundation Day With National Water Rights Conference in New Delhi

India’s National Human Rights Commission marked its 33rd Foundation Day in New Delhi by convening a national conference on water as a source of life, dignity, and rights. The event placed access to safe and adequate water within the broader framework of human dignity, underscoring the growing policy relevance of water security in a rapidly urbanising and climate-stressed country.

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National Governance & Policy09 Oct 2026, 01:16 PM IST

NHRC Concludes Two-Day Bihar Open Hearing and Camp in Patna

The National Human Rights Commission of India has concluded its two-day open hearing and camp sitting in Patna, underscoring the institution’s effort to bring rights adjudication closer to citizens outside New Delhi. The exercise in Bihar reflects the NHRC’s continuing push to improve access, accountability, and on-the-ground redress in a state where public grievances often intersect with governance gaps and service delivery failures.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 08:05 PM IST

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance After Collapsing School Roof in Bihar Exposes Grave Safety Failures

India’s National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a disturbing case from Darbhanga, Bihar, where a government primary school roof was reportedly propped up on benches after a key support pillar gave way. The episode has intensified scrutiny of basic safety standards in public education infrastructure and the state’s duty to protect children in classrooms.

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National Governance & Policy08 Oct 2026, 06:47 PM IST

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Bihar School Roof Propped on Benches After Support Pillar Collapses

India’s National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of a disturbing report from Darbhanga, Bihar, where a government primary school roof was left resting on benches after a key support pillar gave way. The case has triggered fresh scrutiny of school safety, public infrastructure neglect, and the state’s duty to protect children in classrooms that should be secure by design.

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National Governance & Policy06 Oct 2026, 08:29 AM IST

NHRC to Hold Open Hearing and Camp Sitting in Patna on Alleged Human Rights Violations in Bihar

The National Human Rights Commission of India will conduct an open hearing and camp sitting in Patna on October 7-8, 2026, to examine alleged human rights violations reported from Bihar. The exercise is expected to bring complainants, officials and investigators into a public forum, underscoring the commission’s effort to make redress more accessible outside New Delhi.

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National Governance & Policy05 Oct 2026, 09:16 PM IST

NHRC to Hold Open Hearing and Camp Sitting in Patna on Alleged Rights Violations in Bihar

The National Human Rights Commission of India will conduct an open hearing and camp sitting in Patna on October 7-8, 2026, to examine alleged human rights violations in Bihar. The two-day proceeding is expected to bring complainants, officials, and investigators into a public forum, underscoring the commission’s continuing role as a quasi-judicial watchdog in one of India’s most politically significant states.

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