NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Cases dealt by Investigation Division
Spot Enquiries
2.52 During the period 01-04-2017 to 31-03-2018, the Investigation Division conducted
spot enquiry in 63 cases of alleged violations of civil and political rights, economic, social &
cultural rights. These cases relate to custodial deaths/rapes; sexual harassment by policemen;
custodial torture; false implication; illegal detention; bonded and child labour, atrocities on
scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and other disadvantaged groups; medical negligence and
lack of proper medical facilities in Government hospital, death due to negligence of various
State authorities; inhuman conditions in jails and shelter homes for children.
ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS
Silicosis
2.53 The Commission has been pursuing the issue of silicosis through series of Regional
Review meetings, Conferences, making recommendations, including Special Report on Silicosis
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