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NHRC Orders Probe into Alleged Caste Atrocity and Police Abuse at Ravidas Temple in Jharkhand

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On 7 August 2026 , the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India , took an important step toward accountability by directing the Superintendent of Police, Koderma, Jharkhand , to conduct an inquiry and submit an Action Taken Report (ATR) within four weeks in Case No. 1184/34/12/2025 . The complaint, originally submitted on 17 July 2025 , concerns serious allegations of caste discrimination, abuse of police power, violence against Dalits, and violation of religious freedom during the celebration of Sant Ravidas Jayanti at the Ravidas Temple in Rupandeh village, Domchanch, Koderma. The NHRC observed that the allegations disclose serious human rights violations and abuse of police authority , amounting to a possible violation of the victim's Fundamental Right to Life and Personal Liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution of India . Based on these observations, the Commission ordered an independent inquiry by the Superintendent of Police, Koderma. This decision represents...
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NHRC Takes Cognizance of Two Human Rights Complaints from Koderma, Jharkhand: A Welcome Step Towards Accountability

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  NHRC Takes Cognizance of Two Human Rights Complaints from Koderma, Jharkhand: A Welcome Step Towards Accountability The People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) welcomes the decision of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to take cognizance of two serious complaints concerning alleged human rights violations in Koderma district, Jharkhand, and to call for Action Taken Reports (ATRs) from the Superintendent of Police, Koderma. The Commission has registered the following cases: NHRC Case No. 1183/34/12/2025 – Concerning allegations of wrongful arrest, police misconduct, abuse of power, and interference with the installation ceremony of a Sant Ravidas statue held on 12 February 2025 in Domchanch, Koderma. NHRC Case No. 1187/34/12/2025 – Concerning allegations of police misconduct and wrongful arrest following the Muharram procession on 6 July 2025 , where a social media allegation regarding a "Pakistani flag" reportedly led to criminal cases and t...
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NHRC Seeks My Comments After Compensation Reaches Lightning Victim's Family in Sonbhadra

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  NHRC Seeks My Comments After Compensation Reaches Lightning Victim's Family in Sonbhadra A small but meaningful step towards accountability and justice. On 31 July 2026 , I received a communication from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Case No. 16096/24/69/2025 , asking for my comments on the inquiry report submitted by the District Magistrate, Sonbhadra, regarding the tragic deaths caused by lightning in Sonbhadra and Bhadohi in July 2025. This development is significant because it demonstrates that citizen interventions and human rights complaints can help ensure that the rights of disaster victims are not overlooked. The Incident On 26 July 2025 , I submitted a complaint before the NHRC after media reports highlighted the deaths of three people who were struck by lightning during heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh. The complaint documented the deaths of: Ashish (13 years) from Village Dadihara, Sonbhadra Patlu (50 years) , a farmer from Mubarakpur, Sonbh...
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NHRC Intervenes in Two Worker Death Cases in Uttar Pradesh: A Step Towards Accountability and Justice

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  NHRC Intervenes in Two Worker Death Cases in Uttar Pradesh: A Step Towards Accountability and Justice By Lenin Raghuvanshi Every worker has the right to return home safely. When preventable deaths occur due to negligence, they are not merely industrial accidents—they become violations of the fundamental Right to Life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India . In a significant development, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of two separate complaints concerning the tragic deaths of workers in Banda and Raebareli , Uttar Pradesh, and has directed the respective District Magistrates to submit Action Taken Reports (ATRs) within fifteen days. This intervention sends a powerful message: human dignity and workers' lives cannot be treated as expendable. NHRC Recognizes Serious Human Rights Violations After examining complaints submitted by Lenin Raghuvanshi , the NHRC observed that both cases involve serious allegations of human right...
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Legal Awareness and Public Grievance Redressal Camp Successfully Organized in Phulwaria Village, Koderma

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  Legal Awareness and Public Grievance Redressal Camp Successfully Organized in Phulwaria Village, Koderma Date: 14 February 2026 Venue: Phulwaria Village, Koderma District, Jharkhand On 14 February 2026 , a Legal Awareness and Public Grievance Redressal Camp was successfully organized in Phulwaria Village, Koderma District, Jharkhand , through the joint efforts of the People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) , Jan Mitra Nyas (JMN) , and SANGRAM . The camp aimed to promote legal literacy, strengthen access to justice, and assist rural communities in resolving legal and administrative issues through rights-based support and legal guidance. The programme brought together local residents, legal professionals, and community representatives to create an interactive platform where people could openly discuss their concerns and receive information about their constitutional and legal rights. The camp also focused on increasing awareness of government welfare schemes and...
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