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CUSTODIAL DEATHS: ZERO POLICE CONVICTIONS IN TAMIL NADU AND BEYOND Why in the News? Recent incident: Ajith Kumar, a security guard, died in police custody in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, sparking public outrage. Judicial rebuke: The Madurai Bench of the Madras HC called the injuries “worse than murder,” highlighting the need for stricter oversight. Pattern continues: …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The NHRC intervened following a complaint by the father of a minor girl. The complaint highlighted the practice of Nata Pratha in certain states. NHRC issues notices to the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development and the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat. The practice involves selling …
Read MoreSYLLABUS: GS 2: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies. Focus: India’s NHRC accreditation deferred by GANHRI for second year due to lack of transparency and diversity. Background The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) recently learned that the deferral of its status will continue for an additional year. This decision was made by the …
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