Human Rights Commission

J&K human rights groups release report documenting decade-long torture of civilians by security forces

The report is the first comprehensive report on torture since 1990, in Jammu and Kashmir, which has testimonies of 432 victims recorded over a period of ten years.

Lok Sabha passes Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill; proposed legislation removes leprosy as ground for divorce

The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha in August 2018. The Law Commission in its report had also recommended repeal of laws and provisions which were discriminatory against leprosy affected people.

Shujaat Bukhari's assassination: Journalists' network SAMDEN appeals to NHRC seeking swift probe into killing

Denouncing the brutal killing of Rising Kashmir editor Shujaat Bukhari, SAMDEN, a network of editors and media practitioners, on Friday urged the NHRC and the Jammu and Kashmir State Human Rights Commission to push for swift investigation into the case.

Kerala minor girl molested inside cinema hall by businessman in Malappuram; accused arrested

A businessman was taken into custody on Saturday for allegedly molesting a minor girl inside a cinema hall in the district, police said.

Pakistan Parliament passes resolution condemning 'human right violations' in Kashmir, seeks UN intervention

Pakistan's parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution condemning the alleged human rights violations in Kashmir

Pakistan on US watch list for 'severe violations' of religious freedom as Rex Tillerson re-designates 10 countries

The US has placed Pakistan on a special watch list for "severe violations" of religious freedom, the State Department said.

J&K govt may open up 1,000 graves across Valley; families hope mystery of missing youth can finally be put to rest

In Kashmir, there are at least 1,000 youth who are reportedly missing since the last 28 years, ever since militancy started in 1989, many of whom were even taken away despite having no links with the militancy

18 years after he lost his family, Jammu and Kashmir terror victim to get Rs 35 lakh ex-gratia

Jammu and Kashmir Human Rights body has asked state got to give a compensation of Rs 35 lakh to a man who lost seven members of his family in terror attack

Chastised over bloody war on drugs, Rodrigo Duterte vows to never visit 'lousy' America

Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte on Friday vowed that he would never visit "lousy" America despite an earlier invitation extended by US president Donald Trump.

AAP slams Punjab govt for appointing state HRC chairman without consulting Opposition

AAP took a serious note of Punjab government appointing the chairman of the state Human Rights Commission without taking the principal opposition party into confidence