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NHRC asks Centre to review changes to trans law, ‘revisit’ community concerns on self-identification

NHRC asks Centre to review changes to trans law, ‘revisit’ community concerns on self-identification

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The National Human Rights Commission of India has asked the Union government to “review” laws to “ensure gender inclusivity”, including the most recent amendments to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act. The NHRC noted that the amendments removing transgender people’s right to a “self-perceived gender identity” had caused concern among community members, adding, “It may be appropriate for the authorities to consider revisiting these concerns.” It has also recommended that the population enumeration phase of the ongoing Census 2027 exercise should include distinct categories for “intersex”, “transmen”, and “transwomen”, so that accurate disaggregated data can be gathered and maintained. EXPLAINED | What are the changes being proposed to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 Self-identification focus In a detailed advisory issued on Monday, the NHRC said that transgender and gender-diverse students should be admitted to educational institutions based on self-identified gender, and recommended that elderly transgender persons be enrolled for identity certificates based on self-identification. This emphasis on self-identification appears to contradict the most recent changes to the trans rights law, brought in …

‘People outside Karnataka can say what they wish’: Kichcha Sudeep defends Prem amid ‘Sarke Chunar’ row | Regional News

‘People outside Karnataka can say what they wish’: Kichcha Sudeep defends Prem amid ‘Sarke Chunar’ row | Regional News

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4 min readHyderabadApr 29, 2026 09:02 PM IST It took less than 48 hours for Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke to go from a promotional release to a banned track. In the weeks since, the song from KD: The Devil has attracted NHRC notices, a parliamentary debate, a public disavowal from performer Nora Fatehi, and summons from the National Commission for Women. At a press conference held with the film’s team, Kichcha Sudeep became the most prominent voice to stand beside director Prem through all of it, arguing that the director’s record in Kannada cinema deserves more weight than a single disputed song. At a recent press conference held with the film’s team, Kichcha Sudeep was asked about the controversy surrounding Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke, the Hindi version of the song featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt that drew a wall of criticism for its sexually explicit lyrics. Rather than distancing himself from the episode, Sudeep chose to speak in defence of the man who directed the film and wrote the original Kannada lyrics. He pointed …

NHRC issues notice to Chhattisgarh government over death of 285 inmates in different jails of State in four years

NHRC issues notice to Chhattisgarh government over death of 285 inmates in different jails of State in four years

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Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday (March 26, 2026) issued a notice to Chhattisgarh government over death of 285 inmates in different jails of the State over the past four years. According to reports, a highest number of 90 deaths of inmates took place in the State in 2022 and 66 inmates during January 2025 to 31st January 2026. The government in the Assembly cited suicide and chronic ailments as the reasons behind the inmates’ death. The commission also cited media reports which stated poor conditions of prison in the state especially in terms of overcrowding which is leading to increased spread of infections and mental stress among the inmates. Most prisons are facing a shortage of doctors and psychiatrists to attend to the prisoners for medical treatment, reports said. Observing that issue raises serious issues of violation of human rights of the victims, NHRC issues notice to Chief Secretary and the Director General of Prisons, Chhattisgarh, calling for a detailed report on the matter …

Nora Fatehi song Sarke Chunar ‘violation of human rights’, says Human Rights Commission; wants action against censors

Nora Fatehi song Sarke Chunar ‘violation of human rights’, says Human Rights Commission; wants action against censors

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The row over KD: The Devil song Sarke Chunar is refusing to die down. After social media users complained about the song’s ‘vulgar’ lyrics and choreography, complaints have been filed with the Censor Board. Now the National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Central Board of Film Certification, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and Google India over the song’s “vulgar, sexually suggestive, and double-meaning lyrics”. Nora Fatehi in a still from the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke. NHRC calls Sarke Chunar a violation of human rights The NHRC issued notices to the relevant bodies on Tuesday, directing them to inquire into the matter and submit an Action Taken Report within two weeks. The NHRC bench, presided over by member Priyank Kanoongo, observed that the allegations prima facie indicate a potential violation of human rights and took cognisance under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. “The complainant alleged that a recently released song from the upcoming film KD: The Devil contains vulgar, sexually suggestive, and …

Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke row: NHRC raises concern over lyrics of KD The Devil song, seeks Action Taken Report

Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke row: NHRC raises concern over lyrics of KD The Devil song, seeks Action Taken Report

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Central Board of Film Certification, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, and Google India over a complaint alleging “vulgar, sexually suggestive, and double-meaning lyrics” in the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke. The song is from the upcoming film KD: The Devil. Nora Fatehi in a still from the song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke. NHRC’s notice on KD The Devil’s Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke song As per news agency ANI, it directed them to inquire into the matter and submit an Action Taken Report within two weeks. The NHRC bench, presided over by member Priyank Kanoongo, observed that the allegations prima facie indicate a potential violation of human rights and took cognisance under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. “The complainant alleged that a recently released song from the upcoming film KD: The Devil contains vulgar, sexually suggestive, and double-meaning lyrics that are inappropriate for public consumption, especially for children. It is stated that such content is …

Amid conflicts, NHRC chief pitches for ‘complete overhaul’ of Paris Principles| India News

Amid conflicts, NHRC chief pitches for ‘complete overhaul’ of Paris Principles| India News

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New Delhi, In the backdrop of multiple ongoing conflicts in the world, NHRC chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian on Saturday pitched for a “complete overhaul” of the Paris Principles so that international standards are set for better protection of human rights. Amid conflicts, NHRC chief pitches for ‘complete overhaul’ of Paris Principles In his remarks during a session ‘NHRCs in Turbulent Times’ held as part of the Raisina Dialogue here, he argued that Paris Principles take care of only a “cosmetic outlook” of the matter, as to how a human rights institution is to be constituted. The Paris Principles are a set of standards for National Human Rights Institutions developed by the United Nations in 1993. These were subsequently endorsed by the UN General Assembly in 1993, and set out the basic guidelines recommended by the UN in the establishment of a national human rights institution. On the current global situation when several conflicts are taking place in the world, the NHRC chief, without naming anyone or any country, lamented that the first prerequisite for upholding …

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Amid Typhoid Cases In Gujarat’s Gandhinagar | India News

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Amid Typhoid Cases In Gujarat’s Gandhinagar | India News

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Last Updated:January 08, 2026, 17:32 IST NHRC has issued a notice to Gujarat’s Chief Secretary, and the commission has sought a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.  Local civic body has surveyed more than 1.58 lakh people. (Representative image/Getty) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has taken suo motu cognizance of the reported significant surge in the patients of typhoid due to consumption of contaminated drinking water in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar. A notice has been issued to Gujarat’s Chief Secretary, and the commission has sought a detailed report on the matter within two weeks. The report is expected to include the present health status of the outdoor and indoor patients of typhoid and the steps taken or proposed to ensure such incidents do not recur. As per an official statement by the commission, seven points of leaks have been identified in the water pipeline network causing sewage to mix with the drinking water supply. The State Health Department has confirmed a total of 70 active typhoid cases concentrated in a specific area …

Tripura student killing: NHRC issues notice to Dehradun DM, SSP

Tripura student killing: NHRC issues notice to Dehradun DM, SSP

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Members of students’ organisations and locals participate in a candlelight march at Gandhi Park protesting the assault and death of Tripura student Angel Chakma, in Dehradun, on Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI The NHRC has sent a notice to the Dehradun district magistrate and the SSP over the allegedly racially charged killing of a student from Tripura in the Uttarakhand capital. The National Human Rights Commission has directed the Dehradun authorities to investigate the allegations and has sought an action taken report within seven days. The commission has asked for a copy of the case proceedings to be sent to the Uttarakhand chief secretary and the director general of police. “Additionally, the authorities are directed to ensure safety of the students of North Eastern region in the entire state,” it says. Anjel Chakma, 24, a final-year MBA student at a private university in Dehradun, was allegedly attacked by some youngsters with a knife and a bracelet on December 9. He died on December 26, after being in a hospital for 17 days. …

President Murmu to attend NHRC’s Human Rights Day event in Delhi on Dec 10

President Murmu to attend NHRC’s Human Rights Day event in Delhi on Dec 10

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Updated on: Dec 05, 2025 02:23 am IST The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is organising Human Rights Day function at Bharat Mandapam on December 10. The NHRC will host an event here on December 10 to mark Human Rights Day, and it will be attended by President Droupadi Murmu, officials said on Thursday. President Droupadi Murmu(@rashtrapatibhvn) Human Rights Day is celebrated on December 10 to commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. This is one of the most referred-to documents in the world. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is organising Human Rights Day function at Bharat Mandapam on December 10, and President Murmu will attend it, the commission said in a statement. A national conference on ‘Ensuring Everyday Essentials: Public Services and Dignity for All’ is also being organised as part of the event. It aligns with this year’s Human Rights Day’s theme — ‘Human Rights, Our Everyday Essentials’, the statement said. The keynote address at the conference will be delivered by principal secretary to the prime minister, P K …