RTI reveals NHPC earned Rs.194 billion from hydel projects in J&K between 2001-2015 while MoU requires working out a method for transfer of projects back to J&K
21 April 2016, By Venkatesh Nayak A problem commonly raised by participants at our training workshops on the right to information (RTI) held across Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), over several years, is the frequent and long power outages they experience, almost on a daily basis.
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CHRI calls for "resolute action" against Maldives by CMAG
Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) has submitted a report to the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) on the current situation of the Maldives, calling on the group to take “resolution action” against the Maldivian government.
Foreign National Proactive Disclosure in India
CHRI's Prison Reform Programme was successful in facilitating the proactive disclosure of foreign national prisoners lodged in various jails across Rajasthan on the website of the State Prison Department.
The porous walls of Indian jails
On March 5, a mob broke into the Dimapur Central Jail in Nagaland and dragged out Md Sarifuddin Khan, accused of rape, by overpowering the jail security staff.
Denying legal representation is unconstitutional: HC judge
Calling for setting up legal aid clinics in all police stations and correctional homes of West Bengal, Justice Joymalya Bagchi of Calcutta High Court said here on Saturday that the decision of bar councils not to represent a particular accused for the crime being heinous is unconstitutional.
Prison suicide shows need for mental health care, close monitoring.
14 April, 2016 By CHRI staff Asu Giri, a 22-year-old inmate at Jodhpur’s Central Jail, hung himself on a hook in the prison, the Press Trust of India (PTI) reported on April 12.
Assam Police Act, 2007
To provide for impartial and efficient Police Service safeguarding the interests of the people making the Police Force professionally organized , service and accountable to the law.
Fate Of Rohingyas In Bengal Prisons Hangs In Balance
KOLKATA -- Over 80 Rohingya Muslims lodged in various prisons across Bengal are staring at an uncertain future as their plea to get refugee status is yet to be heard by Indian authorities.