Torture is among the most egregious violations of human rights, often carried out in the dark corners of prisons, detention centres, or conflict zones. In an effort to eliminate this inhumane practice and ensure accountability, the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment…
Over the past three decades, several efforts have been initiated to bring about significant police reforms in India. The National Police Commission submitted eight reports between 1978 and 1981, offering a range of recommendations; however, little was done to implement them. In Vineet Narain v. Union of India, the Supreme…
Custodial deaths in India remain a serious human rights concern. Despite thousands of reported deaths in police and judicial custody, the rate of conviction for police personnel remains virtually non-existent. This report draws from recent data and a specific case in Tamil Nadu to highlight systemic impunity within the Indian…
For decades, we’ve heard calls for police reform in India stronger oversight, independent investigations, accountability. But in reality, these promises echo through hollow institutions. When those tasked with protecting us abuse that power, justice should not be a gamble. And yet, for countless citizens, it still is. State Power Without…
July 17, 2025 : Yet another disturbing video has emerged from Tamil Nadu , this time from the city of Okadam, raising serious concerns over the state of police conduct and civil liberties. This latest episode comes in the wake of the custodial torture and tragic death of Ajit Kumar…
July 14, 2025 : A Tragedy in the Hills of Kashmir In the remote village of Bagtore, nestled in the Gurez Valley of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district, a heartbreaking incident has shaken the local community. A newborn baby died allegedly due to medical negligence at the New Type Primary Health…
Abdul Rahim’s story is not just one man’s painful experience—it is a mirror reflecting a brutal and persistent reality in India’s justice system. In a recent interview with The News Minute’s “In Public Interest,” Rahim opened up about the custodial violence he faced three years ago in Chennai. Despite suffering…
The family filed a complaint with the Andhra Pradesh State Consumer Commission, which held the doctor liable for negligence. The matter was later appealed to the NCDRC, where the earlier ruling was upheld. NCDRC Observations & Ruling The Commission concluded that the injuries were directly linked to improper handling during…
Udupi, Karnataka – A devastating case of medical misdiagnosis has led to a life-altering setback for Shivakumar Shettigar, a 43-year-old industrial nurse, who lost an overseas employment opportunity after being wrongly diagnosed with Hepatitis C. Legal Battle & Outcome Shettigar approached the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Udupi, seeking…
Villupuram, Tamil Nadu (July 2025) – In a startling case of alleged medical negligence, N. Marimuthu,a 46‑year‑old bus conductor from Vinayagapuram near Periyathachur was admitted to the Villupuram Government Medical College Hospital on June 30 for pain and swelling in his right knee, diagnosed via MRI with ligament tears in two areas…
