National Human Rights Commission — Landmark Judgments

Landmark Judgments

NHRC v. State of Arunachal Pradesh & Others

1996

This case established the NHRC's authority to investigate human rights violations and the binding nature of its recommendations on state governments. The Supreme Court upheld the…

Nilabati Behera v. State of Orissa

1993

Though not directly involving NHRC, this landmark case established the principle of compensation for custodial deaths and human rights violations, which became the foundation for…

D.K. Basu v. State of West Bengal

1997

The Supreme Court's guidelines on arrest and detention were significantly influenced by NHRC's recommendations and interventions. The Court acknowledged the Commission's role in…

NHRC v. State of Gujarat

2002

Following the Gujarat riots, the NHRC's investigation and recommendations led to significant judicial and administrative actions. The case highlighted the Commission's role in…

PUCL v. Union of India (Encounter Killings Case)

2014

The Supreme Court's directions on encounter killings incorporated NHRC's guidelines and recommendations. The Court mandated that all encounter deaths must be reported to NHRC and…

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