The Latest Breaking News from SHRC

Governor approves retired Chief Justice as SHRC chairperson amid controversy, requiring Election Commission ratification.

Kerala State human rights commmission investigates classical dancer Kalamandalam Sathyabhama’s alleged racist remarks, sparking outrage and condemnation from political leaders and activists.

MYSURU State Human Rights Commission expresses concern over living conditions of Yarava community in Balugodu hamlet.

SHRC registers case in connection with incident in Kozhikode where Deputy Police Commissioner allegedly attempted to strangle Kerala Students' Union activist. SHRC orders officer to appear before it and District Police Chief to submit report in 14 days.

SHRC recommends ₹1 lakh compensation to TN woman assaulted by police in 2019. It also asked govt to initiate disciplinary action against Sub-Inspector and two Head Constables and recover ₹50,000 and ₹25,000 each from them. Complainant's plea to SP was ignored.

Kollam SHRC orders district admin to intervene and help 3-member family living in tarpaulin shed. West Kallada resident Shailaja and her two differently abled children have been living in pitiable conditions without support from panchayat. Delay in welfare pension has made medicines unaffordable. Volunteers have been providing support. KSHRC member…

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has registered a case following a complaint against a prison officer accused of scalding a remand prisoner using boiling water for raising an objection after finding a hair in his breakfast in the Poojappura Central Prison.

SHRC recommends TN govt pay ₹50,000 comp to Chennai woman for Inspector's human rights violation; orders govt to recover same from Inspector & initiate disciplinary action. SHRC found Inspector had not taken action in case, dereliction of duty, & police must abide by law.

As fall school routines settle down, for many families whose children struggle with reading, it could mean another year of stress and financial burden as they navigate school systems to advocate for support.

SHRC has accepted the report and closed the case.SHRC settles case of stray dog attack on student in Kannur. Muzhappilangad panchayat allocated ₹1.44 lakh for treatment. ABC programme in place; 36 sterilised dogs relocated. Panchayat members set up cages for aggressive dogs. Collector promised anti-rabies vaccines, mandatory registration for pet…

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has registered a suo motu case based on newspaper reports in connection with the accident in which two young doctors were killed and three others injured after their car fell into a waterbody at North Paravur on September 31 midnight.