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Justice for Street Vendors: Bombay High Court Slams Nagpur Civic Body for Illegal Evictions

Nagpur | July 2025 - In a significant move upholding the rights of street vendors, the Bombay High Court strongly criticized the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) for forcefully evicting 344 licensed street vendors from the Sitabuldi area without following legal procedures. The court observed that the vendors, who held valid licenses and operated as per the law, were illegally removed in a...

Citizen Rights Council

2025-08-02 10:18:55

Call for Anti-Torture Law Grows Stronger in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu, July 2025: After the tragic custodial death of a security guard in Sivaganga, public outrage is mounting. A group of over 150 civil society activists is now calling on the Tamil Nadu government to pass a special law to stop custodial torture and deaths. Activists say the existing legal protections are too weak and fail to stop repeated incidents of police abuse. They argue that...

Citizen Rights Council

2025-07-29 05:17:40

Voter Verification Drive in Bihar May Disenfranchise Millions

Bihar, July 2025: A new voter verification process in Bihar has sparked widespread concern. Ahead of the upcoming state elections, nearly 80 million voters are being asked to re-register and prove their citizenship. If they fail to do so, they risk being removed from the voter list. 🚫 Risk of Losing Voting Rights Those who cannot provide the required documents may be marked as...

Citizen Rights Council

2025-07-29 04:54:33

🚨 Mass Expulsion of Muslims in Assam Sparks Human Rights Outcry

Assam, India – July 2025: In a disturbing development, hundreds of Bengali Muslims, including many believed to be Indian citizens, have been forcibly expelled from Assam to Bangladesh since May 2025, according to a report by Human Rights Watch. These expulsions, carried out without proper legal procedures, have raised serious concerns over violations of constitutional rights and...

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2025-07-28 14:33:38

"The Silent Struggle – How Discrimination Still Shadows Equality"

Article 14 of the Indian Constitution promises equality before law. But is this promise felt in every village and every street? Even today, many Dalits, tribals, Muslims, and LGBTQ+ citizens continue to face institutional discrimination — be it in accessing justice, healthcare, housing, or education. A Dalit boy being denied entry into a temple. A transgender person refused a...

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2025-07-24 06:49:51

🏳️‍⚧️ Transgender Rights in Delhi: A Step Forward

The Delhi government has introduced the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Rules, 2025, making it easier for transgender people to get identity certificates online without any medical tests. It has also announced plans to set up a Transgender Welfare Board to support their rights and welfare. Activists have welcomed this move but say it's important that these rules are implemented...

Citizen Rights Council

2025-07-23 13:54:43

Supreme Court on Article 21: Don’t Delay Justice, It Costs Freedom

The Supreme Court has reminded that Article 21 the right to life and personal liberty is the heart of our Constitution. It warned that delays in granting bail can seriously harm a person's freedom. Even a small delay by the courts can mean someone stays in jail longer than they should. Justice must be quick, fair, and not denied due to slow legal process, the Court said.

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2025-07-23 13:44:34

Supreme Court: Citizens Filing Complaints Should Not Be Treated Like Criminals

New Delhi - A Landmark Judgment to Protect Your Right to Approach Police Without Fear In a significant ruling that strengthens citizen rights and promotes public trust in law enforcement, the Supreme Court of India has clearly stated that any person visiting a police station to lodge a complaint or request registration of an FIR must not be treated as a suspect or criminal. The...

Citizen Rights Council

2025-07-23 13:32:36

విజయనగరం జైల్లో మానవ హక్కుల ఉల్లంఘనపై ఆందోళన

విశాఖపట్నం: విజయనగరం కేంద్ర కారాగారంలో మానవ హక్కుల ఉల్లంఘన జరుగుతోందని, ఖైదీలను మానవత్వం లేకుండా ప్రవర్తిస్తూ, హింసకు గురిచేస్తున్నారనే ఆరోపణల నేపథ్యంలో మానవ హక్కుల వేదిక (HRF) మరియు మానవ హక్కుల నిఘా సంఘం (Human Rights Watch) తీవ్రంగా స్పందించాయి. వీరి ప్రకారం, ఖైదులను శారీరకంగా కొట్టడం, ఆహారాన్ని సమయానికి ఇవ్వకపోవడం, ఆరోగ్య సేవలను నిర్లక్ష్యం చేయడం, మరియు కుటుంబ సభ్యులతో కలవనివ్వకుండా...

Citizen Rights Council

2025-07-21 06:55:15

Citizen Rights Violated: Dalit Youths Subjected to Custodial Torture in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh:In a deeply disturbing case that highlights the misuse of authority and the erosion of basic citizen rights, four Dalit youths have alleged that they were illegally detained and subjected to brutal custodial torture by police officers in Madhya Pradesh. The youths, belonging to a marginalized community protected under the Indian Constitution, reported that they were...

Citizen Rights Council

2025-07-21 06:42:10

Nelson Mandela International Day – July 18 A Day to Inspire Change, A Lifetime to Serve Humanity

Every year on July 18, the world unites to celebrate the birth and legacy of one of the greatest champions of peace and justice Nelson Mandela. More than just a date, this day is a global call to action. Officially declared by the United Nations in 2009, Nelson Mandela International Day reminds us of the values Madiba lived by freedom, dignity, forgiveness, and the power of...

Citizen Rights Council

2025-07-17 18:52:56

Your Right, Their Wrong: Why Every Citizen Must Rise Today

In a country where the Constitution promises justice, liberty, and dignity, a heartbreaking reality still unfolds around us every day. Just last week, in a small village in Uttar Pradesh, a young girl—aged just 12—was denied treatment at a government hospital. Her father, a daily wage worker, begged the staff for help. But without an Aadhaar-linked health ID and a bribe, they...

Citizen Rights Council

2025-07-17 13:20:56

Tribal Couple's Public Humiliation in Odisha: NHRC Demands Justice Under Articles 19 & 21

Location: Rayagada district, OdishaIncident: A shocking case of public humiliation of a tribal couple has sparked national outrage and legal action. 🧑‍🌾 What Happened? In a remote village of Rayagada, a tribal couple was publicly shamed, humiliated, and forced to till farmland as a form of punishment. This so-called "penalty" was imposed by a local group claiming that the couple had...

Citizen Rights Council

2025-07-16 13:20:23

🛡️ Even a Suspect Has Rights – Bombay High Court Upholds Constitutional Protection

In a landmark move that reinforces the spirit of the Indian Constitution, the Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) recently made it crystal clear: even a suspect is a citizen with rights, and those rights cannot be ignored by the police or authorities. What Happened? A woman was arrested after sunset, and shockingly, without the presence of a woman constable and without informing her family...

Citizen Rights Council

2025-07-16 12:46:56

Bengaluru Sees Sharp Rise in Human Rights Complaints

Kargil War Hero’s Family Harassed Over Citizenship Proof in Pune

Mass Protests Erupt in Assam Over Delay in Tribal Council Elections

CJI Gavai Stresses Importance of Rights Awareness and Communal Harmony

Justice for Street Vendors: Bombay High Court Slams Nagpur Civic Body for Illegal Evictions

Call for Anti-Torture Law Grows Stronger in Tamil Nadu

Voter Verification Drive in Bihar May Disenfranchise Millions

🚨 Mass Expulsion of Muslims in Assam Sparks Human Rights Outcry

"The Silent Struggle – How Discrimination Still Shadows Equality"

🏳️‍⚧️ Transgender Rights in Delhi: A Step Forward

Supreme Court on Article 21: Don’t Delay Justice, It Costs Freedom

Supreme Court: Citizens Filing Complaints Should Not Be Treated Like Criminals

విజయనగరం జైల్లో మానవ హక్కుల ఉల్లంఘనపై ఆందోళన

Citizen Rights Violated: Dalit Youths Subjected to Custodial Torture in Madhya Pradesh

Nelson Mandela International Day – July 18 A Day to Inspire Change, A Lifetime to Serve Humanity

Your Right, Their Wrong: Why Every Citizen Must Rise Today

Tribal Couple's Public Humiliation in Odisha: NHRC Demands Justice Under Articles 19 & 21

🛡️ Even a Suspect Has Rights – Bombay High Court Upholds Constitutional Protection