NHRC hears 144 cases at Odisha open hearing in Bhubaneswar
On 22 July 2025, NHRC concluded its two-day Odisha Open Hearing and Camp Sitting in Bhubaneswar, hearing 144 cases and recommending about ₹28 lakh in relief.
Summary
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) concluded its two-day Odisha Open Hearing and Camp Sitting in Bhubaneswar on 22 July 2025, hearing 144 cases and recommending about ₹28 lakh in relief to victims of human rights violations. NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian and Members Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi and Vijaya Bharathi Sayani heard cases including custodial deaths, child trafficking and crimes against women. The Commission also heard 25 victim compensation cases of about ₹1 crore and interacted with the Odisha Chief Secretary, DGP and civil society.
Key facts
- Date / place
- Concluded 22 July 2025, Bhubaneswar
- Cases heard
- 144
- Relief recommended
- ~₹28 lakh
- Chairperson
- Justice V. Ramasubramanian
- Victim compensation
- 25 cases, ~₹1 crore
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who is the NHRC Chairperson who led the Odisha Open Hearing in Bhubaneswar in July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Justice V. Ramasubramanian
PIB (22 July 2025): NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian and Members heard the cases in Bhubaneswar.
How many cases did NHRC hear at its two-day Odisha Open Hearing and Camp Sitting concluded on 22 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 144
PIB: NHRC heard 144 cases and recommended about ₹28 lakh as relief; 25 was the number of victim compensation cases.