NHRC concludes Gujarat open hearing in Gandhinagar, hears 129 cases
On 3 September 2026, the National Human Rights Commission concluded its two-day open hearing and camp sitting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, after hearing 129 cases and securing over ₹3.7 crore in relief.
Summary
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), led by Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, concluded its two-day Gujarat open hearing and camp sitting in Gandhinagar on 3 September 2026. The Commission heard 129 alleged cases of human rights violations, including bonded labour, custodial deaths and deaths of workers in factory accidents at Bharuch and Dahej. More than ₹3.7 crore in monetary relief has been paid to victims. The NHRC was established on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, as amended in 2019.
Key facts
- Event
- Two-day open hearing & camp sitting, Gandhinagar; concluded 3 Sep 2026
- Chairperson
- Justice V. Ramasubramanian
- Cases heard
- 129, including bonded labour
- Relief paid
- Over ₹3.7 crore
- NHRC
- Established 12 Oct 1993 under Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (amended 2019)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who led the NHRC's two-day open hearing and camp sitting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, which concluded on 3 September 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Justice V. Ramasubramanian
The NHRC sitting was led by Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian.
How many alleged cases of human rights violations did the NHRC hear at its Gujarat open hearing in September 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 129
The Commission heard 129 alleged cases, including bonded labour; 45 were heard on the first day.
Consider the following statements about the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC): 1. It was established on 12 October 1993. 2. It is established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which was amended in 2019. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the NHRC: it was established on 12 October 1993 under the PHRA, 1993, as amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2019.