The News Pakistan’s recent decision to ban the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) has drawn widespread condemnation both domestically and internationally. The PTM, which advocates for the rights of the Pashtun community, has been a peaceful movement calling for justice regarding issues like enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the marginalization of Pashtuns, particularly in the aftermath […]
Hundreds protest in Paris in support of Iranian women’s human rights
On the 2nd death anniversary of Mahsa Amini, hundreds of people gathered in Paris in a march of solidarity for the cause of women rights in Iran. After the 22 year old Iranian woman was arrested in 2022, she died in custody shortly after the arrest. Amini was arrested for allegedly violating the Islamic Republic’s […]
US Pledges Support to Boost Bangladesh’s Economic Growth and Opportunities
USA has vowed to assist Bangladesh’s interim government in promoting economic opportunities, strengthening institutional capacity, and safeguarding human rights. This pledge was made during a meeting between a senior US delegation and Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain. The delegation also held discussions with other key officials on fostering economic growth, creating jobs, and advancing sustainability […]
Human Rights Groups Criticize Delay in NHRC Chairperson Appointment
Sakkcham Singh Parmaar, 16 September 2024 (Haryana): India’s leading human rights organization, which is supposed to have a chairperson and five full-time members, currently includes only one female member. The global human rights body has postponed the NHRC’s accreditation for the second consecutive year. India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which is supposed to have […]
Ethnic Violence Reignites in Manipur: HRW calls for Unity and Protection Amid Rising Tensions
Authorities must safeguard all communities and put an end to divisive policies. Sakkcham Singh Parmaar, 14 September 2024 (Haryana): In response to escalating ethnic violence in the northeastern state of Manipur, Human Rights Watch has urged Indian authorities to take swift action to restore peace and protect all communities. The state and central governments […]
Kerala Human Rights Commission Condemns Brutal Beating of Madrasa Student in Kannur
Correspondent, 14 September 2024 (Haryana): The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has condemned the brutal assault on a madrasa student in Kinavakkal, Kannur. The student, from Vizhinjam, reported being severely abused, including being burned with an iron rod, after raising concerns about corporal punishment. The SHRC has called the incident a serious human rights […]
Calcutta High Court Quashes Eviction Notice Against Priyadarshini Educational Society
Judgment Date: September 11, 2024 In a landmark ruling, the Calcutta High Court has quashed the eviction proceedings initiated by the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) against Priyadarshini Educational Society. The court held that the eviction notice issued under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorized Occupants) Act, 1971, was invalid, and the matter should […]
Study reveals that over 4.4 billion people worldwide cannot access safe drinking water
Sakkcham Singh Parmaar, New Delhi (13/09/2024): While access to water depends on local geographic, sociocultural, and economic factors, water contamination remains a significant threat. A recent study has revealed that more than half of the global population 4.4 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water. This figure exceeds the World Health Organization‘s (WHO) […]
Supreme Court Highlights Judicial Oversight in Criminal Cases Amidst Transition to New Legal Framework
On August 23, 2024, the Supreme Court of India addressed critical issues surrounding the judicial approach to criminal cases, particularly in light of the recent transition from the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The case, Delhi Race Club (1940) Ltd. & Ors. Vs. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr., has […]
Karnataka High Court Grants Bail to accused in Tumakuru Assault Case
Judgment Date: 12/09/2024 In a significant ruling, the High Court of Karnataka has granted bail to Manuraj T.S, a 21-year-old resident of Tumakuru, who was arrested in connection with an assault case registered by the Tumakuru Town Police Station. The decision was made by Hon’ble Justice S. Vishwajith Shetty during a hearing of Criminal Petition […]
