NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of newborn's death after failing to get ventilator in Hisar and Rohtak
The NHRC took suo motu cognizance on 6 July 2026 of a newborn's death after nearly 24 hours without ventilator support across hospitals in Hisar and Rohtak, Haryana, and sought a report from the Haryana Chief Secretary within two weeks.
Summary
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognizance on 6 July 2026 of a media report that a newborn died after failing to get ventilator support for nearly 24 hours in hospitals of Hisar and Rohtak districts in Haryana. The baby, born by caesarean section at the Civil Hospital, Hisar on 1 July 2026, was referred to the Medical College at Agroha and then to PGIMS Rohtak, but no ventilator was available. The Commission issued notice to the Chief Secretary of Haryana seeking a detailed report within two weeks. The NHRC was established on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
Key facts
- Date
- 6 July 2026
- Hospitals
- Civil Hospital Hisar; Medical College Agroha; PGIMS Rohtak
- Action
- Notice to Haryana Chief Secretary; report in two weeks
- NHRC established
- 12 October 1993, under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
Practice MCQs 1 questions
On which date was the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India established?
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Correct answer: B — 12 October 1993
The NHRC was established on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.