The NHRC has registered the matter as Case No. 282/34/12/2026 and directed the Superintendent of Police, Koderma, to conduct an inquiry and submit an Action Taken Report within two weeks. In its order dated 14 July 2026, the Commission observed that the allegations contained in the complaint constitute serious allegations of human rights violations, warranting an official inquiry.
The complaint relates to an incident allegedly occurring on 10 January 2026, when advocate Raunak Kumar Yadav visited Koderma Police Station in connection with his professional duties. According to the complaint, he was allegedly subjected to verbal abuse, physical intimidation, and obstruction while attempting to meet his client. The complaint further states that these actions caused mental trauma and interfered with his professional responsibilities as a lawyer.
Rather than reaching any conclusion on the merits of the allegations, the NHRC has followed due process by seeking a factual report from the concerned police authorities. This reflects the Commission's role as an independent statutory institution committed to ensuring that complaints of alleged human rights violations receive impartial examination.
The People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), which supported the submission of the complaint, believes that whenever allegations involve lawyers, journalists, human rights defenders, or ordinary citizens facing possible violations while exercising their lawful rights, an independent inquiry is essential to uphold public confidence in democratic institutions and the rule of law.
The Commission's intervention is therefore significant not only for the complainant but also for the broader principle of institutional accountability. Seeking an Action Taken Report is an important procedural step that enables the facts to be independently examined and helps ensure that public authorities remain accountable for their actions.
As the inquiry proceeds, it is expected that the Superintendent of Police, Koderma, will submit a comprehensive report to the NHRC within the stipulated timeframe. The Commission will then consider the findings and determine the appropriate course of action in accordance with law.
The NHRC's prompt response demonstrates the importance of independent oversight mechanisms in safeguarding constitutional rights and strengthening the rule of law. Such institutional vigilance contributes to greater transparency, accountability, and public trust in the protection of human rights in India.
Date: Tue, Jul 14, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Subject: Action Taken Report Called for(ATR) -282/34/12/2026
To: <sp-koderma@jhpolice.gov.in>, <pvchr.adv@gmail.com>
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| NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION |
| MANAV ADHIKAR BHAWAN BLOCK-C, GPO COMPLEX, INA, NEW DELHI- 110023 |
| Fax No.: 011-24651332 Website: www.nhrc.nic.in |
| (Law Division) |
| Case No.- 282/34/12/2026 |
| Date : 14/07/2026 |
| To, |
| THE SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE KODERMA JHARKHAND Email- sp-koderma@jhpolice.gov.in |
| Sub : Complaint/ Intimation from |
LENIN RAGHUVANSHI |
| Subject: Action Taken Report Called for(ATR) -282/34/12/2026. |
| Sir/ Madam, |
| The complaint/ intimation dated 13/01/2026, was placed before the Commission on 14/07/2026. Upon perusing the same, the Commission directed as follows: |
| An online complaint dated 13.01.2026 has been received from Raunak Kumar Yadav S/o Vijay Kumar Yadav, R/o House No. 218, Ward No. 07, Giridih Road, Koderma, Jharkhand, in the Commission on 13.01.2026, containing that: |
| 2. Accordingly, I am forwarding herewith a copy of the complaint/ intimation as an attachment for taking appropriate action in the matter as per the directions of the Commission. It is requested that an Action Taken Report be sent to the Commission within 2 weeks from the date of receipt of this letter. |
| 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 |
| CC to |
Complainant Details Sparsh Agarwal |
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