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NHRC Intervention in Badaun and Azamgarh Cases: A Positive Step Toward Human Rights Accountability — PVCHR Perspective

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The People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) welcomes the recent interventions of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in two serious human rights cases from Uttar Pradesh — the alleged death of a farmer during a police raid in Badaun and the gang rape of a minor girl in Azamgarh. The Commission’s decision to call for Action Taken Reports (ATR) reflects a significant step toward institutional accountability, victim protection, and strengthening the rule of law. NHRC Action in Badaun: Alleged Death During Police Raid The NHRC has sought an Action Taken Report from the Superintendent of Police, Badaun, regarding allegations that a middle-aged farmer died due to police brutality during a raid in Semarmai village. The complaint highlighted concerns of excessive force, alleged concealment of facts, and the need for impartial investigation and compensation for the victim’s family. PVCHR views the Commission’s response as an important intervention in a case that raises se...
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NHRC Seeks Action Taken Report on Alleged Police Brutality in Badaun: A Step Toward Accountability

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 India’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a serious complaint alleging police brutality leading to the death of a farmer in Badaun district, Uttar Pradesh. The Commission has formally sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from the Superintendent of Police, Badaun, marking an important development in the pursuit of justice and accountability. NHRC Calls for Action On 19 February 2026 , the NHRC directed the Superintendent of Police, Badaun, to submit an Action Taken Report within four weeks regarding allegations of excessive police force during a raid in Semarmai village. The complaint, filed on 17 September 2025 , alleges that a middle-aged farmer named Shakir died due to police brutality during a late-night operation. According to the Commission’s communication, the complaint claims that police personnel entered the Muslim-majority village at night, allegedly assaulted residents indiscriminately, and concealed details of the incident from senior author...
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NHRC Seeks Report from Jharkhand Government on Compensation in Bokaro Protest Death Case

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 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a reminder to the Chief Secretary of the Government of Jharkhand regarding the payment of compensation to the family of a deceased protester in the Bokaro protest incident of April 2025. According to official communication dated 10 February 2026 (Case No. 245/34/1/2025), the Commission has sought additional information and proof of compensation payment, directing the state authorities to submit the report by 06 March 2026. Background of the Case The matter originates from a complaint filed on 4 April 2025 by Lenin Raghuvanshi of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The complaint highlighted a tragic incident during a protest in Bokaro Steel City, Jharkhand, where displaced persons were demonstrating for employment opportunities on 3 April 2025. As per the complaint, the protest turned violent when security personnel deployed at Bokaro Steel Limited (BSL) and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) allegedly resorted to a lathi-charge...
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Report on Threats and Retaliation Against a Human Rights Defender

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Background On 13 April 2025 , Mr. Lenin Raghuvanshi , Founder of the People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) and a prominent human rights defender, submitted a formal complaint to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking urgent intervention against an alleged pattern of retaliation by local police officials in Varanasi. The complaint is linked to his role in pursuing NHRC Case No. 16984/24/72/2024-WC , which concerns allegations of brutal sexual violence by a police constable against a woman NGO worker. The communication follows an earlier complaint dated 2 February 2025 (Diary No. 2290/IN/2025), indicating that the threats are ongoing rather than isolated. Alleged Pattern of Retaliation According to the complaint, harassment intensified after the NHRC initiated action in the sexual violence case, including seeking departmental proceedings and recommending compensation for the survivor. The accused constable is reportedly posted at Lalpur-Pandeypur Police St...
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From Trauma to Justice: Building a Psycho-Legal Shield Against Torture in India — The Impact of Project 993-DA-2

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Mr. Ashish Pandey, Governing Board Member of PVCHR and Senior Advocate, interacting with survivors of torture in Sonbhadra, providing legal guidance and reinforcing access to justice through survivor-centered support . Police Torture in India: Documentation, Trends, and Psycho-Legal Response Under Project 993-DA-2: Promoting a Psycho-Legal Framework to Reduce Torture and Other Violence (TOV) in India Implemented by: Jan Mitra Nyas (JMN) Supported by: United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (UNVFVT) Executive Summary Police torture continues to represent one of the most severe threats to human dignity, rule of law, and democratic accountability. Under Project 993-DA-2 , Jan Mitra Nyas has systematically documented cases, supported survivors, and pursued institutional remedies through a psycho-legal framework that integrates legal intervention with trauma-informed care. The evidence reveals that torture is not merely episodic misconduct but often reflects structural weakne...
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