Remembering a Conscience-Keeper: Celebrating the Birth Anniversary of Sushil Tripathi

 In a society where silence is often rewarded and truth is punished, voices like that of Sushil Tripathi stand as moral landmarks. His birth anniversary is not merely a date on the calendar—it is a reminder of resistance, courage, and the uncompromising pursuit of justice.

The images from the commemorative programme capture more than a formal gathering. They document a living tradition of people’s journalism and human rights advocacy, carried forward by those who refuse to forget.

A Gathering of Memory and Resistance

The programme, organised to mark the birth anniversary of senior journalist Sushil Tripathi, brought together journalists, social activists, writers, and human rights defenders. Floral tributes were offered to his portrait, symbolising collective gratitude to a man who consistently stood with the marginalised and the voiceless.

The hall resonated with shared memories—of Tripathi’s fearless reporting, his sharp critique of state violence, and his unwavering solidarity with victims of injustice. Speakers recalled how he used journalism not as a profession alone, but as a public responsibility.

Journalism Beyond Headlines

Sushil Tripathi belonged to a generation of journalists who believed that journalism must speak truth to power. He reported from the ground, amplified voices of victims of custodial violence, caste atrocities, fake encounters, and state apathy—often at great personal risk.

In an era increasingly dominated by corporate media and manufactured narratives, his work reminds us of what ethical journalism truly means:

• Standing with victims, not institutions

• Questioning authority, not echoing it

• Documenting injustice, not sanitising it

Linking Memory with the Present Struggle

The discussions during the programme did not remain confined to the past. Participants strongly connected Tripathi’s legacy with present realities—rising custodial deaths, encounter killings, deaths due to electrocution, and systemic neglect of the poor.

Recent human rights cases, including deaths in police custody and negligence by state agencies, were cited as evidence that the struggle Tripathi stood for is far from over. His legacy lives on in every complaint filed, every fact-finding report prepared, and every voice raised against injustice.

A Collective Responsibility

The presence of senior citizens, young activists, journalists, and community members reflected a shared understanding: remembering Sushil Tripathi is also a commitment—to continue questioning, documenting, and resisting injustice.

Such commemorations are not rituals of nostalgia. They are acts of political and moral reaffirmation. They remind us that democracy survives not because of power, but because of dissent.

Carrying the Legacy Forward

As garlands were placed and speeches concluded, one message stood clear:

The best tribute to Sushil Tripathi is not remembrance alone—but action.

To write when silence is safer.

To stand with victims when neutrality is convenient.

To defend human dignity when the system fails.

His life urges us to ask: If not now, then when? If not us, then who?

When Justice Is Procedural but Accountability Remains Elusive: A Human Rights Defender’s Experience with NHRC Cases Across India

 

When Justice Is Procedural but Accountability Remains Elusive: A Human Rights Defender’s Experience with NHRC Cases Across India

Over the last few years, I have approached the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) in multiple cases involving custodial deaths, child exploitation, murder of minors, witch-hunting, prison deaths, and police excesses. These cases span Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand and reflect a disturbing pattern: while criminal law is often “set in motion,” systemic accountability and victim-centric relief remain weak or delayed.

This blog post documents several such cases, based entirely on NHRC proceedings, action taken reports, and official correspondence.

1. Selling a Child Due to Poverty: Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh

NHRC Diary No. 15470/IN/2024 | Case No. 24228/24/45/2024

In September 2024, a shocking incident came to light from Kushinagar where a couple, trapped in extreme poverty and debt, sold their two-and-a-half-year-old son for ₹20,000 to arrange hospital discharge for their newborn. The family also alleged police extortion during questioning.

NHRC took cognizance and called for reports from the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police. FIRs were registered, accused persons arrested, and an illegal clinic was sealed. However, the Commission closed the case citing Regulation 9(xi) of NHRC Regulations, 1994, on the ground that the matter was sub judice.

Concern:

While criminal proceedings exist, the NHRC did not pursue:

• Allegations of police misconduct

• Rehabilitation and welfare entitlements for the family

• Structural failures that force families into child trafficking

2. Witch-Hunting and Murder of a Tribal Family: West Singhbhum, Jharkhand

Diary No. 2726/IN/2024 | Case No. 134/34/18/2024

In February 2024, members of a tribal family, including minor children, were brutally murdered after being branded as “witches.” NHRC sought reports from district authorities and police.

Police reported arrests and impending charge-sheet filing. Victim compensation was stated to be under process. NHRC subsequently closed the case, noting that law had taken its course.

Concern:

Witch-hunting is not merely a criminal act but a systemic human rights violation rooted in caste, superstition, and state neglect. Closure without monitoring rehabilitation, protection of surviving relatives, and prevention measures reflects a narrow procedural approach.

3. Death of a Child in a School Hostel: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Diary No. 1526/IN/2023 | Case No. 3112/24/48/2023

A Class VIII student, Priya, died after alleged brutal assault in a school hostel. Initially, no arrests were made. NHRC repeatedly sought progress reports. Eventually, investigation was transferred to CBCID.

NHRC closed the case with a direction to CBCID to investigate in accordance with law.

Concern:

Despite the seriousness of the allegation—murder of a child in institutional care—the case remains under investigation even years later, with no visible accountability for school authorities.

4. Death of a Woman in Judicial Custody: Sahibganj, Jharkhand

Diary No. 6590/IN/2022 | Case No. 669/34/17/2022-AD

A 35-year-old woman died while in judicial custody at Sahibganj Jail. For nearly two years, NHRC repeatedly called for:

• Histopathology and FSL reports

• Final cause of death

Due to non-compliance, NHRC issued conditional summons under Section 13 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. Eventually, reports were submitted stating the cause of death as cardio-respiratory failure, and the matter was sent to DG (Investigation), NHRC for analysis.

Concern:

Delays in forensic reporting in custodial deaths seriously undermine the right to truth and accountability.

5. Alleged Custodial Death of Pankaj Kushwaha: Bihar–UP Context

Diary No. 18955/IN/2023 | Case No. 4244/4/12/2023-AD

Pankaj Kushwaha allegedly died due to police beating in custody at Kateya Police Station, Bihar, after being detained on charges related to liquor smuggling. Family members refused last rites, demanding justice.

NHRC identified serious gaps:

• Missing General Diary (GD) entries

• No explanation for handing custody to family during hospital visit

• Absence of mandatory magisterial enquiry under Section 176(1-A) CrPC

As of June 2025, NHRC again called for reports, warning of coercive action for non-compliance.

Concern:

This case highlights chronic violations of NHRC’s custodial death guidelines and statutory safeguards.

A Pattern That Demands Reflection

Across these cases, certain patterns emerge:

• “Sub judice” closures without parallel human rights scrutiny

• Delayed or incomplete compliance by state authorities

• Over-reliance on the existence of FIRs as proof of justice

• Limited focus on victim rehabilitation, compensation, and prevention

The NHRC plays a crucial constitutional role. However, human rights protection cannot end where criminal procedure merely begins.

Justice is not only about arrests and charge sheets—it is about dignity, accountability, truth, and non-recurrence. These cases demonstrate the urgent need for:

• Stronger enforcement of NHRC recommendations

• Time-bound compliance mechanisms

• Victim-centric and preventive approaches

• Accountability for police and institutional failures

Human rights defenders will continue to document, pursue, and raise these issues—not against institutions, but for the promise of constitutional justice they are meant to uphold.

Witch-Hunting and Mass Murder of a Tribal Family in Jharkhand: NHRC Case Analysis

 

Witch-Hunting and Mass Murder of a Tribal Family in Jharkhand: NHRC Case Analysis

(NHRC Diary No. 2726/IN/2024 | Case No. 134/34/18/2024)

By Lenin Raghuvanshi

Human Rights Defender

The brutal murder of an entire Scheduled Tribe family, including minor children, in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand in February 2024 exposes the deadly consequences of witch-hunting, social superstition, and structural failure of state protection mechanisms in tribal regions. Though criminal law was set in motion swiftly, the case raises serious questions about prevention, rehabilitation, and long-term accountability.

This blog examines the case through the lens of NHRC monitoring, criminal justice response, and human rights obligations of the State.

Case Identification

• NHRC Diary No.: 2726/IN/2024

• NHRC Case/File No.: 134/34/18/2024

• Incident Category: Murder (Witch-Hunting)

• Victims: Members of one tribal family (including minor children)

• Victim Community: Scheduled Tribe

• Incident Date: 17 February 2024

• Incident Place: Tungbasha village, Hatgamharia PS, West Singhbhum, Jharkhand

• Complainant: Lenin Raghuvanshi

• Mode of Complaint: HRCNet / Online

• NHRC Registration Date: 19 February 2024

Incident Overview

According to media reports cited in the NHRC complaint:

• A tribal family was brutally assaulted and murdered after being branded as “witches”

• The attack involved collective violence, including killing of minor children

• The incident occurred in a remote tribal area under Hatgamharia Police Station

• The bodies of the victims were later recovered from a railway track, indicating extreme brutality and an attempt to destroy evidence

The killings represent a classic case of witch-hunting, a practice that continues to claim lives in tribal and rural belts despite statutory prohibitions.

Criminal Case Status

As reported to NHRC by the Superintendent of Police, West Singhbhum:

• FIR No.: 04/2024

• Date of FIR: 17.02.2024

• Sections Invoked:

  • Section 302 IPC (Murder)

  • Section 34 IPC (Common Intention)

  • Section 201 IPC (Causing disappearance of evidence)

Investigation Progress

• All five accused persons were arrested on 18.02.2024

• Accused were remanded to judicial custody

• Investigation substantiated allegations against the accused

• Case was stated to be likely culminating in filing of charge sheet

• Proposal for victim compensation was forwarded through appropriate channels

NHRC’s Intervention and Monitoring

Initial Cognizance

NHRC took prompt cognizance on 19.02.2024, recognizing:

• The gruesome nature of the crime

• The vulnerability of Scheduled Tribe victims

• The involvement of children among the deceased

NHRC Directions

On 04 April 2024, NHRC directed:

• District Magistrate, West Singhbhum

• Senior Superintendent of Police, West Singhbhum

To submit:

• Updated criminal case status

• Details of victim compensation and relief measures

Closure of NHRC Proceedings

Based on the report submitted:

• FIR registered promptly

• Accused arrested and prosecution initiated

• Allegations substantiated

• Criminal law set into motion

NHRC Order (07 August 2024)

NHRC concluded:

“Since FIR has been registered, accused have been arrested and allegations substantiated, the law will take its own course. No further intervention of the Commission is required.”

The case was formally closed by NHRC.

Human Rights Analysis

1. Witch-Hunting as a Human Rights Crime

Witch-hunting is not merely superstition—it is:

• Collective violence

• Caste and community-based persecution

• A violation of Articles 14, 15, and 21 of the Constitution

Despite laws in Jharkhand against witch-hunting, prevention failed.

2. Failure of Preventive Governance

The crime raises concerns about:

• Absence of early-warning mechanisms in tribal areas

• Lack of community awareness programs

• Weak monitoring by local administration

State accountability does not end with arrests—it begins with prevention.

3. Rights of Tribal Communities

As Scheduled Tribe members, the victims were entitled to:

• Special protection under constitutional safeguards

• State vigilance against social violence

• Rehabilitation and support for surviving kin

NHRC records mention compensation proposals, but details of disbursement, rehabilitation, and long-term support remain unclear.

4. Justice Beyond Prosecution

While criminal prosecution is essential, justice for witch-hunting victims must include:

• Speedy trial and conviction

• Compensation and rehabilitation

• Community sensitization

• Accountability of local officials for prior negligence

Closure of monitoring should not mean closure of responsibility.

Why This Case Matters

This case reminds us that:

• Witch-hunting is still a lethal reality

• Tribal lives remain vulnerable to collective violence

• Arrests alone do not dismantle superstition-driven crimes

• State institutions must act before blood is spilled

The murder of an entire tribal family under the accusation of witchcraft is a collective failure of society and the State. While the criminal justice system responded swiftly post-incident, the real failure lies in prevention, protection, and rehabilitation.

Witch-hunting is not folklore—it is organized violence against the vulnerable.

Justice must move beyond arrests to systemic reform and sustained vigilance.

Case Reference

NHRC Diary No. 2726/IN/2024

Case/File No. 134/34/18/2024

Minor Gang Rape Case in Lucknow: When Chargesheet Is Filed but Compensation Is Denied

Minor Gang Rape Case in Lucknow: When Chargesheet Is Filed but Compensation Is Denied

NHRC Case Analysis

(Diary No. 8005/IN/2024 | Case No. 17311/24/48/2024)

By Lenin Raghuvanshi

(Human Rights Defender)

The purpose of victim compensation laws is to ensure that survivors of sexual violence receive timely financial relief and rehabilitation, independent of the outcome of trial. However, an NHRC-monitored case from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, reveals a troubling gap between legal entitlement and administrative practice, raising serious concerns about access to justice for minor survivors.

This blog analyses NHRC Case No. 17311/24/48/2024, which was closed by the Commission on 19 December 2024, despite denial of compensation by district authorities.

Case Identification

• NHRC Diary No.: 8005/IN/2024

• NHRC Case/File No.: 17311/24/48/2024

• Victim: Minor girl (identity protected)

• Incident: Gang rape

• Registration Date (NHRC): 30 August 2024

• Complainant: Lenin Raghuvanshi

• Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Allegations and Criminal Proceedings

The complaint, based on a newspaper report, alleged that:

• A minor girl was gang-raped by four accused persons

• The family initially approached the police, but no prompt action was taken

Following NHRC’s intervention:

• FIR No. 195/2024 was registered at PS Thakurganj, Lucknow

• Sections invoked:

  • IPC: 376D, 323, 328, 342, 504, 506, 120B

  • POCSO Act: Sections 5G / 6

Status of Accused

• Five accused were named

• All accused were arrested

• Chargesheet filed against four accused in regular court

• One accused was a minor; a separate chargesheet was filed before the Juvenile Justice Board, Lucknow

At this stage, the criminal justice process had formally moved forward.

NHRC’s Key Direction on Compensation

Vide proceedings dated 07 November 2024, the NHRC made an important finding:

• Since a chargesheet under Section 376D IPC had been filed,

• The victim was entitled to ₹7,00,000 under
  Rule 5 (Section 376D IPC) of the
  Uttar Pradesh Rani Lakshmi Bai Mahila Evam Bal Samman Kosh Rules, 2015

The Commission noted that:

• The first installment must be paid within 15 days of FIR registration

• The remaining amount must be released within one month of filing the chargesheet (chargesheet filed in July 2024)

Accordingly, NHRC directed the District Magistrate, Lucknow, to:

• Release the compensation

• Submit a compliance report within four weeks

Rejection of Compensation by District Authorities

In response, the Office of the District Magistrate, Lucknow, submitted:

• A report dated 12 December 2024

• An order of the District Steering Committee, which rejected the proposal for monetary relief

The rejection was made despite:

• Filing of chargesheet

• Explicit NHRC observation on statutory entitlement

• Clear timelines prescribed under the Rules

Closure of the Case by NHRC

On 19 December 2024, the NHRC closed the case with the observation that:

• The criminal case is sub judice

• Since chargesheet has been filed, further intervention by the Commission is not warranted

Accordingly, the case was marked:

“Concluded and No Further Action Required”

Critical Analysis

1. Compensation Is Not Dependent on Conviction

Under the Rani Lakshmi Bai Mahila Evam Bal Samman Kosh Rules, 2015, compensation:

• Is a statutory relief

• Is triggered by registration of FIR and filing of chargesheet

• Is not dependent on trial outcome

Rejection by the District Steering Committee appears inconsistent with the Rules themselves.

2. Conflict Between NHRC Finding and Executive Action

The NHRC:

• Acknowledged entitlement

• Issued a clear direction to release compensation

Yet, the district authority:

• Rejected the proposal

• Faced no further scrutiny after case closure

This creates a serious accountability vacuum.

3. Impact on the Minor Survivor

For a minor survivor of gang rape:

• Compensation is crucial for medical care, counseling, education, and rehabilitation

• Delay or denial deepens secondary victimization

• Closure without relief sends a discouraging message to survivors

Human Rights Perspective

Article 21 – Right to Life and Dignity

For survivors of sexual violence, Article 21 includes:

• Right to rehabilitation

• Right to state support

• Right to live with dignity after trauma

Obligations Under POCSO Framework

The POCSO regime emphasizes:

• Child-centric justice

• Immediate support and compensation

• Avoidance of re-traumatization

Administrative denial of relief defeats the spirit of child protection laws.

This case highlights a critical reality:

• Filing of chargesheet does not automatically translate into victim relief

• Statutory compensation schemes can be rendered ineffective by administrative discretion

• Closure of cases without resolving compensation disputes risks normalizing injustice

Justice for survivors is not only about arrest and trial—it is also about timely support and rehabilitation.

Final Reflection

When a minor survivor is legally entitled to compensation, denial is not a procedural lapse—it is a moral failure.

If compensation schemes fail at the district level, the promise of survivor-centric justice remains unfulfilled.

 

Brutal Hostel Ragging at Allahabad University and Prolonged Delay in Justice: An NHRC Case Analysis

 

Brutal Hostel Ragging at Allahabad University and Prolonged Delay in Justice: An NHRC Case Analysis
(Diary No. 28171/CR/2022 | Case No. 7785/24/4/2022)
By Lenin Raghuvanshi
(Human Rights Defender)

Ragging in educational institutions is not merely an issue of indiscipline—it is a serious human rights violation that threatens life, dignity, and the right to education. The case of brutal ragging at Allahabad University’s Shatabdi Boys Hostel in February 2022 starkly illustrates how institutional violence, when coupled with investigative delay, results in prolonged injustice for victims.

This blog analyses the case as recorded and monitored by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over nearly three years, highlighting systemic failures and accountability gaps.

Case Identification

• NHRC Diary No.: 28171/CR/2022

• NHRC Case/File No.: 7785/24/4/2022

• Incident Category: Ragging

• Victim: Male student (identity protected)

• Incident Date: 14 February 2022

• Incident Place: Shatabdi Boys Hostel, Allahabad University, Prayagraj

• Complainant: Lenin Raghuvanshi

• Mode of Complaint: Email (24 February 2022)

Incident as Reported in Media

According to multiple reports published in Amar Ujala (16–17 February 2022):

• The victim student was forcibly disrobed

• His hands were tied, and a belt was fastened around his neck

• He was brutally beaten, dragged out of the hostel room, and threatened

• Outsiders allegedly participated along with senior hostel residents

• The victim suffered severe physical and psychological trauma

• Due to fear and insecurity, the victim later left the hostel

The incident led to public outrage and registration of a criminal case.

Criminal Case Status

Based on police submissions to NHRC:

• FIR No.: 74/2022

• Police Station: Karnalganj, Prayagraj

• Sections Invoked:

  • IPC Sections: 147, 148, 149, 323, 504, 506, 452

  • Initially included Sections 384 & 394 IPC (later dropped)

  • Section 5 of the Anti-Ragging Act

The FIR named four accused persons and several unknown individuals.

NHRC’s Intervention and Repeated Directions

Initial Cognizance

NHRC took cognizance of the matter in March 2022, recognizing the seriousness of the allegations involving:

• Brutal physical assault

• Forced stripping

• Involvement of outsiders

• Failure to ensure campus safety

Pattern of Repeated “Additional Information Called For”

From February 2023 to January 2025, NHRC issued at least 16 directions calling for:

• Status of investigation

• Arrest of accused

• Steps under Sections 82–83 CrPC (proclamation and attachment)

• Clarification on delays

Despite this, reports submitted by the police repeated earlier statements, without substantive progress.

NHRC’s Observations (Key)

In its proceedings dated 05 October 2023, NHRC explicitly noted:

“The approach of police seems to be lackadaisical in nature. Already more than 18 months have elapsed.”

Again, in January 2025, the Commission recorded that:

• No new facts were presented

• Investigation remained inconclusive

• Accused persons were not effectively identified or arrested

Investigation Issues Highlighted

1. Dropping of Charges Without Transparency

Sections 384 and 394 IPC (extortion and robbery) were dropped during investigation, raising questions about:

• Evidence evaluation

• Victim protection during investigation

2. Frequent Change of Investigating Officers

The case changed hands multiple times:

• SI Harshveer Singh

• SI Vinay Singh

• SI Abhishek Kumar Singh

Such frequent transfers often weaken continuity and accountability.

3. Failure to Use Coercive Legal Measures

Despite NHRC’s specific queries:

• Police failed to clearly demonstrate use of Sections 82–83 CrPC

• No effective strategy to trace or arrest absconding accused was shown

4. Impact on the Victim

Media reports and NHRC records indicate:

• The victim was forced to leave the hostel

• He suffered fear, insecurity, and disruption of education

• This reflects secondary victimization due to institutional failure

Human Rights Analysis

Violation of Article 21

The incident violates the victim’s right to life and dignity, which includes:

• Bodily integrity

• Mental well-being

• Safe educational environment

Failure of Duty of Care

Universities and hostels have a positive obligation to:

• Prevent ragging

• Act immediately upon complaints

• Ensure protection of victims

Delay as Denial of Justice

Prolonged investigation—spanning nearly three years—undermines:

• Deterrence against ragging

• Confidence in the justice system

• Faith in anti-ragging frameworks

NHRC’s Latest Direction (31 January 2025)

NHRC finally directed:

The Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj shall ensure sincere efforts to identify the accused, make arrests, complete investigation in a fair and speedy manner, and file the police report at the earliest. An additional report shall be furnished within four weeks.

This direction reflects NHRC’s continued dissatisfaction with police performance.

Conclusion

This case demonstrates that:

• Ragging is not an isolated student issue but a serious crime

• Institutional apathy and investigative delay compound the original violence

• Monitoring without enforcement risks normalizing impunity

The NHRC’s persistence is notable, but effective accountability depends on executive compliance, not repeated reminders.

Final Reflection

A hostel should be a place of safety, not terror.

Justice delayed for a ragging survivor is justice diluted.

This case must serve as a warning that anti-ragging laws are only as strong as their implementation—and that human dignity cannot be subjected to bureaucratic inertia.

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Date: Thu, Oct 5, 2023 at 1:25 PM
Subject: Additional Information Called for - 7785/24/4/2022
To: <cp-pol.ah@up.gov.in>, <PVCHR.ADV@gmail.com>

Case No.- 7785/24/4/2022

NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

(LAW DIVISION)

* * *

MANAV ADHIKAR BHAWAN, BLOCK-C,

G.P.O. COMPLEX, INA, NEW DELHI- 110023

Fax No.: 011-24651332    Website: www.nhrc.nic.in

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Date : 05/10/2023

To,

THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Police Commissionerate Prayagraj PRAYAGRAJ (ALLAHABAD) UTTAR PRADESH Email- cp-pol.ah@up.gov.in

Sub : Complaint/Intimation from

LENIN RAGHUVANSHI PVCHR.ADV@GMAIL.COM VARANASI , UTTAR PRADESH 0 Email- PVCHR.ADV@GMAIL.COM

Subject: Additional Information Called for -7785/24/4/2022.

Sir/Madam,

I am directed to say that the matter was considered by the Commission on 05/10/2023 and the Commission has directed as follows.:

The instant complaint, based on media reports, has highlighted an incident of raging of one hostel student of Allahabad University, on 14.02.2022, by his seniors, who forcefully disrobed the victim and brutally assaulted him with help of some outsiders. Vide proceedings dated 24.07.2023 additional/status report was called form Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh observing as under:- “…Pursuant to same report dated 25.05.2023 received from Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj. As per associated report investigation is still continuing. It is stated in the report that efforts are made for arrest of accused persons. The incident is of 16.02.2022. The Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh is directed to clarify as to what efforts have been made.   Whether steps for proceeding U/s 82 and 83 of Cr.P.C. have been taken or not. The requisite status report be filed within four weeks.” Pursuant to same report dated 29.08.2023 received. It is reiterated that the reinvestigation is continuing. It is further submitted that location of accused Gyanesh Singh was not found at the spot and therefore his involvement has been found to be false, and efforts for arrest of other accused persons are made. It is pertinent to clarify here that the concerned authority has failed to clarify whether the steps qua proceeding U/s 82 and 83 of Cr.P.C. have been taken or not. The report is not satisfactory in this regard.  The approach of police seems to be lackadaisical in nature. Already more than 18 months have been elapsed. In view of same let fresh status report be called from Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh in terms of above referred directions, within four weeks failing which this Commission will be constrained to invoke its coercive powers u/s 13 of PHR Act. 1993.

2.     It is therefore, requested that the additional/complete report as directed by the Commission in the matter be sent latest by 12/11/2023, for futher consideration by the Commission.

3.     Any communication by public authorities in this matter may please be sent to the Commission through the HRCNet Portal (https://hrcnet.nic.in) by using id and password already provided to the public authorities (click Authority Login). Any Audio/ Video CDs/ pen drives etc. may be sent through Speed Post/ per bearer. The reports/ responses sent through email may not be entertained

Your’s faithfully Sd/- Debindra Kundraa ASSISTANT REGISTRAR (LAW) M-4 Section Ph. No. 011-24663290