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human rights commission

Chandigarh: Rights panel takes suo motu notice of Industrial Area building collapse

The commission has directed the Chandigarh deputy commissioner (DC) to submit a detailed report a week before the next hearing, which has been fixed for August 5, 2026. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 07, 2026 08:18 am IST

Amritsar: Human rights panel takes notice of patient’s ‘suicide’ at CHC

The Punjab State and Chandigarh (UT) Human Rights Commission has taken cognisance of a complaint pertaining to alleged suicide by a patient at the Community Health Centre (CHC), Lopoke, in the district and the alleged failure of authorities to conduct an independent and impartial inquiry into the matter. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)
Published on Jun 27, 2026 03:08 am IST

HC fines Punjab DSP 50,000 for not making rights panel party in plea

A Punjab Police deputy superintendent of police (DSP) who failed to make the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) party in a petition while challenging its order has been fined 50,000 by the Punjab and Haryana high court.
Published on May 10, 2026 06:26 am IST

BSF jawan’s death in NCB custody: Autopsy reveals 34 injuries on body

The report, accessed by HT, detailed that 25 injuries occurred in two to four days before death, while the remaining nine in 18 to 24 hours, when the deceased was in NCB custody. (iStock)
Published on Apr 24, 2026 07:03 pm IST

8-year-old's death: Rajasthan rights panel orders safety review in schools

8-year-old's death: Rajasthan rights panel orders safety review in schools
Published on Apr 21, 2026 06:41 pm IST