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Suffered from medical negligence? Approach NHRC Wednesday, 9 September 2015-8: :10am IST Agency: dna From the print edition In what may provide much needed relief to patients, who suffer for years at the hands of private doctors, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will conduct a series of public hearings to inquire into the people's rights violations in the healthh sector. Jan Swasthya Abhiyan, a national network of civil society groups working on health rights is assisting NHRC in conducting Jan Sunvaiyis, which will aid patients to put forth problems they suffer at the hands of doctors. 63-year-old Mulund resident Chandrakant Kulkarni has a swollen stomach for the three years. Beneath his kurta, a big sterile bag is wrapped to his stomach, which collects stool. Kulkarni who had complaints of constipation, was uncannily operated for colon cancer by the consulting surgeon at a 20-bedded private nursing home in Mulund in 2012. "I was asked to undergo a CT scan and a biopsy of my intestine was also taken. Even before the biopsy results, I was asked to undergo a surgery. Threee days later, the stitches went awry and opened up. I went into coma and was on ventilator for many days," said Kulkarni. On consulting other gastroenterologists, he found out that he never suffered from cancer. He was fleeced to the tune of close to Rs f5 lakh in the nursing home. 43-year-old Shreya Nimonkar suffering from irregular menses was asked by her gynaecologist to get her uterus removed in a surgical procedure called hysterectomy, at the earliest. "When I asked for some months to contemplate the removal of my uterus, the gynaecologist warned me against it. She said I may suffer from cancer lest I don't get the uterus removed," said Nimonkar. The surgery was badly botched up. "After a few days of the hysterectomy, my entire body started swelling. My urinary system was infected and later both my kidneys failed. I am undergoing immense trauma since the past three years," she said. Patients like Kulkarni and Nimonkar are banking upon the NHRC to give them a fair chance at justice during these one-of its kind public hearings. Representatives of Union health ministry, state health officials, and officials from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) as well as Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) will be present at the hearings. The series of regional hearings will kickstart on November 18 and will be held over two days at Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Chembur. Following the western region hearings for Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa and Rajasthan in Mumbai, five more hearings will occur at Chennai, Raipur, Guwahati, Lucknow and Chandigarh up to March-end. "Patients can put forward their testimonies of rights' violations and medical negligence issues. Issues like destruction of medical records, life threatening complications in surgeries, not taking informed consent of patient before the surgeries and using patients

as guinea pigs in clinical trials, exorbitant billing of patients by private hospitals, will be discussed," said Kamayani Mahabal, member, JSA. Up to 800 patient complaints of medical negligence are pending in MMC, at state-level, for redressal. "MMC is sitting on a number of cases. The grievance redressal mechanisms in India, for patients are very weak. The patient has to move court and wait for years for justice. In Scandinavian countries like Sweden and Denmark, there are grievance redressal cells which deliver justice in a time bound manner. India is taking baby steps towards such an idea by conducting public hearings," said Dr Abhijit More, co-convenor, JSA. When and what NHRC and JSA appeal to victims of violations of patients' rights to come forward and give their case details, if they are interested in participating in public hearings of healthcare violations. The first hearing will happen in Mumbai on November 18 and 19. For registering to participate in the hearings suffering patients should write to jsamumbai@gmail.com or call on 98207 49204 / 98206 39762 Cases will be presented before the NHRC in the public hearing

Mumbai NHRC will probe medical negligence complaints in Mumbai TNN Sep 9, 2015, 02.45 AM IST MUMBAI: In a major breakthrough for the patient rights movement, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) will conduct a national-level probe into complaints of medical negligence in the public and private health sectors. The first public hearing for the western region will be held at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Deonar, on November 18 and 19. The six hearings, which will be completed by March 2016, have been organized by the Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (JSA), a national network of civil society organizations. Members of the NHRC, the Union ministry of health & family welfare, state health officials and municipal corporations will attend the hearings. "The main objective will be to review human rights violations in healthcare services. The NHRC will take steps to ensure action on serious cases, and recommend ways to protect health rights of patients," said JSA's Kamayani Mahabal. Dr Abhijeet More of JSA said, "In times of sickness, people don't go to public hospitals as they are poorly equipped. But in private hospitals, there is little transparency, people are overcharged and forced to buy medicines from their own pharmacy or undergo tests at their diagnostic laboratories." At a briefing on Tuesday, JSA members invited people to write or email their complaints along with relevant papers. "We hope the hearings will lead to recognition of patient rights and the setting up of a special redressal system that will offer time-bound solutions instead," said More. Dr Noorjehan Niaz of the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan said, "Muslim ghettos have fewer healthcare posts and almost no anganwadis. At public hospitals, Muslim women face neglect, denial, abuse and even violence." The NHRC hearings will focus on issues related to women, Dalits, Adivasis and workers. Denial of benefits under the Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayee Arogya Yojana will also be probed.

Mumbai Mirror MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE VICTIMS GET A PLATFORM TO AIR THEIR GRIEVANCES Mumbai Mirror Sep 9, 2015, 12.15 AM IST In a first, patients who have suffered due to medical negligence will get a chance to put forward their grievances in a public hearing. The meeting will be held by the National Human Rights Commission along with non-profit Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (JSA). The first hearing for the western region will be held at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences on November 18 and 19 followed by hearings in five other locations across India. "Patients who have suffered due to medical negligence often don't know where to go and whom to complain. By organising these public hearings, we hope to give them a platform to put forward their complaint in front of NHRC and other senior health officials," said Dr Abhijit More, co-convener of JSA. So far, 60 cases - from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Goa - are being studied by the JSA for the public hearing. One such case is of Shreya Nimonkar who underwent a hysterectomy during which her ureters were badly damaged five years ago. This led to several medical complications and Nimonkar had to quit her job while her medical woes still continue. "Worse is that the Maharashtra Medical Council where one can file such complaints is a completely ineffective body. I have had two hearings at MMC and nothing has moved ahead," said Nimonkar. JSA is spreading awareness about the public hearings so that more and more victims can come forward to give their testimonies.

Custodial death of Sri Lankan refugee: NHRC issues notice to Tamil Nadu govt B Sivakumar,TNN Sep 8, 2015, 02.40 PM IST CHENNAI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government on the custodial death of a Sri Lankan refugee in Chennai. In a statement, the NHRC said it had taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging the Sri Lankan refugee, Mohan (45), died on September 4 while he was in the custody of the Pallikaranai police. The commission sent notices to chief secretary and director general of police calling for reports within four weeks. NHRC member Justice D Murugesan observed, "According to media reports, Mohan died while he was in police custody and that too due to the severe torture by the police. Further, he had been kept in the custody of the police over a period of three days against all canons of justice and law which would amount to illegal detention as well". On verification of the registry of the commission, it is also ascertained that no intimation of the death was received in the commission from the state government thus far, the member said. According to the NHRC guidelines, intimation regarding death in custody has to be reported to the NHRC within 24 hours. Quoting the media reports, the statement said a number of refugees from Sri Lanka had come to India during the war between the Sri Lankan government and the LTTE. Mohan was one such person. The police nabbed him based on information that he had connections with people indulged in preparing forged passports and had questioned him for about three days. "While he was being questioned on September 4, he collapsed and was admitted to a nearby private hospital where he was declared dead. The wife and other family members of the victim reported that the death was due to severe attack and brutal treatment by the police," said Justice Murugesan. It may be recalled that the NHRC issued a notice to Tamil Nadu government on Monday, responding to reports about refugees from Myanmar left "wandering on the streets" of Chennai, looking for accommodation.

NHRC serves govt notice on Lankan death in custody Sivakumar B,TNN Sep 9, 2015, 02.17 AM IST Chennai CHENNAI: The National Human Rights Commission on Tuesday issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government on the death of a Sri Lankan refugee in police custody in Chennai. The commission in a statement said it had taken suo motu cognisance of media reports stating the Sri Lankan refugee, Mohan, 46, died on September 4 after the Pallikaranai police interrogated him. The commission sent notices to the chief secretary and director general of police asking them to file reports on the notice within four weeks. "According to media reports, Mohan died while he was in police custody," NHRC member Justice D Murugesan said. "He had been kept in the custody of the police... against all canons of justice and law, which would amount to illegal detention." The commission observed that had received no intimation of the death from the state government. Guidelines mandate that the government inform NHRC about a custodial death within 24 hours. Justice Murugesan, quoting news reports, said Mohan died after collapsing during police questioning. Doctors declared him dead when police took him to a hospital. "[Mohan's] wife and other family members stated that the death was due to brutal treatment by police," Justice Murugesan said.

IBN Live NHRC issues notice to Tamil Nadu government over Lankan refugee's death Posted on: 04:01 PM IST Sep 08, 2015 Updated on: 4:06 pm,sep 8,2015 IST New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to Tamil Nadu government over the alleged custodial death of a Sri Lankan refugee in Chennai. The Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging the death of a Sri Lankan refugee, Mohan (45) in the custody of Pallikaranai Police, Chennai on September 4. "As per the media report, Mohan died while he was in the police custody due to severe torture by the forces. Further, he was also kept in the custody over a period of three days against all canons of justice and law which would amount to illegal detention as well. "That apart, on verification of the Registry of the Commission, it was ascertained that no intimation of the death was received by the Commission from the state government so far," Justice D Murugesan, NHRC member observed. According to the NHRC guidelines, intimation regarding death in custody has to be reported to the Commission within 24 hours. Meanwhile, notices have been issued to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Government of Tamil Nadu calling for reports within four weeks. NHRC stated that the Central Crime Branch, Chennai had received the information that Mohan had connections with people indulged in preparing forged passports. Mohan was therefore taken into custody and enquired upon for about three days. While he was being questioned on the night of September 4, he collapsed and was admitted in a nearby private hospital where he was declared dead. The family members of the refugee, however, have alleged that his death was due to the brutal treatment by the police. A number of refugees from Sri Lanka came to India during the 1983-2009 war between Sri Lankan government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.

NHRC notice to TN over SL refugee's death custody" Press Trust of India Chennai September 8, 2015 Last Updated at 16:22 IST in "police National Human Rights Commission today said it has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report alleging death of a Sri Lankan refugee in police custody here and has issued notice to the Tamil Nadu government seeking report within four weeks. Notices have been issued to Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of Tamil Nadu calling for reports within four weeks, a NHRC release said. NHRC referred to a media report alleging that a 45-year-old man Mohan died while being in the custody of Pallikaranai Police here on September 4. Justice D Murugesan, Member of the Commission, observed that "as per the media report, Mohan died while he was in police custody and that too due to the severe torture by the police." He observed that Mohan was kept in the custody of police for over three canons of justice and law whichh would amount to illegal detention. During inquiry on September 4 night, he collapsed and was admitted to a where he was declared dead. days against all private hospital The wife and other family members of the victim alleged that the death was due to severe attack and brutal treatment by the police. "On verification of the Registry the death was received in the said. of the Commission, it is also ascertained thatt no intimation of Commission from the State Government so far," the release According to the NHRC guidelines, intimation regarding death in custody has to be reported to the Commission within 24 hours, the release said.

NHRC Takes Cognizance of Death of Lankan Refugee in Police Custody in TN By ANI Published: 08th September 2015 11:23 AM CHENNAI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging death of a Sri Lankan refugee, Mohan, aged about 45 years, in the custody of Pallikaranai Police here on September 4. Notices have been issued to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Government of Tamil Nadu calling for reports within four weeks. Justice D. Murugesan, Member, NHRC has observed that "as per the media report, Mohan died while he was in the police custody and that too due to the severe torture by the police. Further, he was also kept in the custody of the police over a period of three days against all canons of justice and law which would amount to illegal detention as well. That apart, on verification of the Registry of the Commission, it is also ascertained that no intimation of the death was received in the Commission from the State Government so far." According to the NHRC guidelines, intimation regarding death in custody has to be reported to the Commission within 24 hours. Reportedly, a number of refugees from Sri Lanka came to India fearing the life during the war between Sri Lankan Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. Mohan was one such person, who came to India as refugee. The report further states that the Central Crime Branch, Chennai had received information that Mohan had connections with people indulged in preparing forged passports. On the basis of such information, Mohan was taken into custody and was enquired for about three days. While he was enquired on the night of September 4, he collapsed and therefore, he was admitted in a nearby private hospital where he was declared dead. The wife and other family members of the victim reported that the death was due to severe attack and brutal treatment by the police.

NHRC issues notices to Tamil Nadu's Chief Secy and DGP over death of a Sri Lankan refugee in police custody 08 September, 2015 The National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging death of a Sri Lankan refugee, Mohan, aged about 45 years, in the custody of Pallikaranai Police, Chennai, Tamil Nadu on the 4th September, 2015. It has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Government of Tamil Nadu calling for reports within four weeks. Justice D. Murugesan, Member, NHRC has observed that "as per the media report, Mohan died while he was in the police custody and that too due to the severe torture by the police." According to a release by NHRC, Mohan was also kept in the custody of the police over a period of three days against all canons of justice and law, which would amount to illegal detention as well. "That apart, on verification of the Registry of the Commission, it is also ascertained that no intimation of the death was received in the Commission from the State Government so far, said NHRC. According to the NHRC guidelines, intimation regarding death in custody has to be reported to the Commission within 24 hours. Reportedly, a number of refugees from Sri Lanka came to India fearing the life during the war between Sri Lankan Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. Mohan was one such person, who came to India as refugee. The report further states that the Central Crime Branch, Chennai had received information that Mohan had connections with people indulged in preparing forged passports. On the basis of such information, Mohan was taken into custody and was enquired for about three days. While he was enquired on the night of 4th September, 2015, he collapsed and therefore, he was admitted in a nearby private hospital where he was declared dead. The wife and other family members of the victim alleged that the death was due to severe attack and brutal treatment by the police.

NHRC issues notice to Tamil Nadu government over Sri Lankan refugee s death SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 The Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging the death of a Sri Lankan refugee, Mohan (45) in the custody of Pallikaranai Police, Chennai on September 4. "As per the media report, Mohan died while he was in the police custody due to severe torture by the forces. Further, he was also kept in the custody over a period of three days against all canons of justice and law which would amount to illegal detention as well. "That apart, on verification of the Registry of the Commission, it was ascertained that no intimation of the death was received by the Commission from the state government so far," Justice D Murugesan, NHRC member observed. According to the NHRC guidelines, intimation regarding death in custody has to be reported to the Commission within 24 hours. Meanwhile, notices have been issued to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Government of Tamil Nadu calling for reports within four weeks. NHRC stated that the Central Crime Branch, Chennai had received the information that Mohan had connections with people indulged in preparing forged passports. Mohan was therefore taken into custody and enquired upon for about three days. While he was being questioned on the night of September 4, he collapsed and was admitted in a nearby private hospital where he was declared dead. The family members of the refugee, however, have alleged that his death was due to the brutal treatment by the police. A number of refugees from Sri Lanka came to India during the 1983-2009 war between Sri Lankan government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.

India s NHRC takes cognizance of death of Lankan By admin September 8, 2015 15:21 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging death of a Sri Lankan refugee, Mohan, aged about 45 years, in the custody of Pallikaranai Police in Chennai on September 4, the ANI news agency reported. Notices have been issued to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Government of Tamil Nadu calling for reports within four weeks. Justice D. Murugesan, Member, NHRC has observed that as per the media report, Mohan died while he was in the police custody and that too due to the severe torture by the police. Further, he was also kept in the custody of the police over a period of three days against all canons of justice and law which would amount to illegal detention as well. That apart, on verification of the Registry of the Commission, it is also ascertained that no intimation of the death was received in the Commission from the State Government so far. According to the NHRC guidelines, intimation regarding death in custody has to be reported to the Commission within 24 hours. Reportedly, a number of refugees from Sri Lanka came to India fearing the life during the war between Sri Lankan Government and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. Mohan was one such person, who came to India as refugee. The report further states that the Central Crime Branch, Chennai had received information that Mohan had connections with people indulged in preparing forged passports. On the basis of such information, Mohan was taken into custody and was enquired for about three days. While he was enquired on the night of September 4, he collapsed and therefore, he was admitted in a nearby private hospital where he was declared dead. The wife and other family members of the victim reported that the death was due to severe attack and brutal treatment by the police.

Rohingya refugees draw Indian NHRC attention Posted : 08 Sep, 2015 14:29:26 India s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the state government of Tamil Nadu and the Chennai police over alleged harassment of refugees from Myanmar. Taking suo moto cognizance of a media report about alleged mistreatment of Rohingya Muslims in Chennai, the human rights body on Monday asked the Tamil Nadu chief secretary and Chennai police commissioner to file a report within four weeks. In his order, NHRC s Justice D Murugesan said, Contents of the newspaper reports regarding the pathetic condition of the refugees including women and children, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights. It appears that the refugees have been asked to move from one place to another, looking for shelter. They are made to wander on streets in utter disregard to their human rights. The State authorities have the duty to protect the human rights of the refugees and to provide shelter to them, Justice D Murugesan said. The refugees had arrived in Tamil Nadu way back in 2011 and had been living in the Thayyur village near Kelambakkam till recently, earning a living by picking plastic waste. When the land owners asked them to vacate the plot, they approached local Muslim acquaintances, who helped them move to Manali. However, Manali residents opposed their camping in the area, forcing them to be shifted to Kelambakkam. And for last few days, the refugees have been staying in makeshift camps in Kelambakkam with a feeling of uncertainty that they might have to shift from this place too, according to bdnews24.com.

NHRC notice to TN Govt over death of Lankan refugee September 09, 2015 The National Human Rights Commission, taking suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging death of a Sri Lankan refugee, Mohan (45), in the custody of Pallikaranai Police in Chennai on September four, issued notices to the Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary and Director General of Police calling for reports within four weeks. Mr Justice D Murugesan, Member, NHRC, observed that as per the media report, Mohan died while he was in the police custody and that too due to the severe torture by the police. "Further, he was also kept in the custody of the police over a period of three days against all canons of justice and law which would amount to illegal detention as well "That apart, on verification of the Registry of the Commission, it is also ascertained that no intimation of the death was received in the Commission from the State Government so far. According to the NHRC guidelines, intimation regarding death in custody has to be reported to the Commission within 24 hours. Mohan was taken into custody and inquired for about three days following reports that he had connections with people preparing forged passports. During inquiry on the night of September four, he collapsed and was admitted to a nearby private hospital where he was declared dead. The wife and other family members of the victim reported that the death was due to severe attack and brutal treatment by the police, the NHRC release added.

* India's NHRC issues notice to Tamil Nadu Government of over Sri Lankan refugee's custodial death Tue, Sep 8, 2015, 07:01 pm SL Time, Colombo Page News Desk, Sri Lanka. Sept 08, Colombo: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India has issued a notice to Tamil Nadu government over the death of a Sri Lankan refugee while in police custody in Chennai. The NHRC said it has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging death of a Sri Lankan refugee, identified as Mohan, in the custody of Pallikaranai Police in Chennai, on 4th September. Notices have been issued to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police, Government of Tamil Nadu calling for reports within four weeks. "As per the media report, Mohan died while he was in the police custody due to severe torture by the forces. Further, he was also kept in the custody over a period of three days against all canons of justice and law which would amount to illegal detention as well," Commission member, Justice D. Murugesan, has observed. "That apart, on verification of the Registry of the Commission, it is also ascertained that no intimation of the death was received in the Commission from the State Government so far" Justice Murugesan noted. According to the NHRC guidelines, intimation regarding death in custody has to be reported to the Commission within 24 hours. The 45-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil was arrested by Pallikaranai police for his connection with a fake passport racket. The NHRC said according to the report the Central Crime Branch, Chennai had received information that Mohan had connections with people indulged in preparing forged passports. On the basis of such information, Mohan was taken into custody and was enquired for about three days. According to the police officials during questioning at the police station on the night of 4th September, the suspect has lost consciousness and was rushed to Global Hospitals at Perumbakkam where doctors declared him dead on arrival. The deceased, originally from Thalaimannar, was staying at a house in Medavakkam in Chennai with his wife Fatima Sulthana and their two children. The wife and other family members of the victim reported that the death was due to severe attack and brutal treatment by the police. A Judicial Magistrate enquiry has been ordered into the death of the refugee.

Custodial death of Sri Lankan refugee: NHRC issues notice to Tamil Nadu govt Tue, 08 Sep 2015 Summary: The commission sent notices to chief secretary and director general of police calling for reports within four weeks. On verification of the registry of the commission, it is also ascertained that no intimation of the death was received in the commission from the state government thus far, the member said. The police nabbed him based on information that he had connections with people indulged in preparing forged passports and had questioned him for about three days. CHENNAI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday issued a notice to the Tamil Nadu government on the custodial death of a Sri Lankan refugee in Chennai. In a statement, the NHRC said it had taken suo motu cognizance of a media report alleging the Sri Lankann refugee, Mohan (45), died on September 4 while he was in the custody of the Pallikaranai police. The commission sent notices to chief secretary and director general of police calling for reports within four weeks. NHRC member Justice D Murugesan observed, "According to media reports, Mohan died while he was in police custody and that tooo due to the severe torture by the police. Further, he had been kept in the custody of the police over a period of three days against all canons of justice and law which would amount to illegal detention as well". On verification of the registry of the commission, it is also ascertained that no intimation of the death was received in the commission from the state government thus far, the member said.

NHRC notice to TN over plight of Myanmar refugees NYOOOZ Chennai Tue, 08 Sep 2015 Summary: Tamil Nadu government and Chennai city police commissioner have been given four weeks to respond to the notices. The 64 refugees belonging to 14 Rohingya Muslim families had arrived in Chennai three years ago and were staying in a private accommodation at Koman Nagar in Thaiyur and were working as daily wage labourers and rag pickers. On September 3, an agent took them to Manali for some work, but when local people there objected to the presence of refugees in large numbers, police shifted them to a place at Kovalam on the East Coast Road. CHENNAI: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to Tamil Nadu government, responding to reports about refugees from Myanmar left "wandering on the streets" of Chennai, looking for accommodation. Tamil Nadu government and Chennai city police commissioner have been given four weeks to respond to the notices. NHRC member justice D Murugesan, taking notice of a report in media, said refugees including women and children, were made to wander in "utter disregard to their human rights." "The state authorities have the duty to protect the human rights of the refugees and to provide shelter to them...

Refugee Death: TN Gets Notice By Express News Service Published: 09th September 2015 04:49 AM CHENNAI: Noting that the recent alleged custodial death of a Sri Lankan refugee was not reported to the commission as was mandatory, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued notices to chief secretary and the DGP, seeking reports on the incident within four weeks. The Commission was taking suo motu cognisance of media reports over the death of Mohan, a Lankan refugee who was allegedly detained for his suspected connection with a fake passport racket. Referring to the media reports, Commission member justice D Murugesan said that the victim was kept in custody by the Pallikaranai police for over three days against all canons of justice and law which would amount to illegal detention as well. That apart, on verification of the registry of the commission, it is also ascertained that no intimation of the death has been received by the Commission from the State government so far, Justice Murugesan noted. According to the guidelines of the Commission, intimations regarding custodial deaths should be reported within 24 hours.

NHRC notices to Chhattisgarh DM, SP Press Trust of India New Delhi September 8, 2015 Last Updated at 20:42 IST NHRC has taken stern view inmates at a tribal girls hostel its superintendent. of a case involving alleged outrage of modesty of two in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district by one of the relatives of The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued notices to the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police of Jashpur seeking their reports within two weeks. The reports were issued following suo-motu cognisance of a media report that said that the modesty of the two class V girls was outraged "when their clothes were removed by a relative of the Superintendent of Adiwasi Kanya Hostel". "When a friend of the victim students protested against this, she was also ill-treated and beaten. The girls got so terrorised by this act that they left the hostel. They were studying in fifth class," NHRC said. According to the report, the incident led to protests by villagers alleging that the husband of the hostel superintendent also stays with her in its premises and their relatives had been harassing the girl students. "The issue of hostel superintendent's husband staying in the girls hostel was brought to the notice of the District Collector in 2013 but no action was taken," it said.

Modesty of girl students in Chhattisgarh allegedly outraged: NHRC issues notice to state govt 08 September, 2015 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo-motu cognizance of a media report that the modesty of two girl students was outraged when their clothes were removed by a relative of the Superintendent of Adiwasi Kanya Hostel at village Pattakela under Bagicha Vikas Khand, Jashpur, Chhattisgarh. When a friend of the victim students protested against this, she was also ill-treated and beaten. The girls got so terrorized by this act that they left the Hostel. They were studying in fifth class, as per a release by NHRC. The Commission has observed that the contents of the press report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of human rights of the victim girl students. Accordingly, it has issued notices to the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police, Jashpur, Chhattisgarh calling for reports within two weeks. According to the media report, carried on the 25th August, 2015, the incident led to protest by villagers alleging that the husband of the Hostel Superintendent also stays with her in the Hostel premises and their relatives had been harassing the girl students. The issue of Hostel Superintendent's husband staying in the Girls' Hostel was brought to the notice of the District Collector in 2013 also but no action was taken.

The Indian EXPRESS NHRC to start public hearing against private healthcare providers too Written by Tabassum Barnagarwala Mumbai Published :September 9, 2015 1:51 am Five years ago, Shreya Nimarkar (43), underwent hysterectomy at a private suburban hospital when doctors accidentally damaged her ureter. The urine leaked inside her own body damaging both her kidneys. What followed was a painful nine-hour surgery of intestine reduction to prevent further spread of infection. In the last three years, she has approached the Maharashtra Medical Council, filed a complaint with the consumer court and approached local police authorities. There has been no redressal. The hospital continues to run, its doctors probably duping other patients, remarks Nimarkar. She will now present her case before a public platform in her final chance to seek redressal in November. Bringing the medical grievance system to a wider public platform, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), along with NGO Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (JSA) will for the first time hear complaints of patients publicly against both public and private hospitals. Such a public hearing was earlier conducted in 2004, but only against public healthcare professionals. This time, the NHRC will invite state health secretaries, Directors of Health Services, medical education ministry, national medical councils, municipal corporations, consumer protection councils, and officials from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to respond to the complaints put up by patients. Any violation in healthcare can be presented in this two-day hearing. We will also bring charitable hospitals, civic-run hospitals, clinical trials under the scanner, said Dr Abhijeet More, co-convener of JSA. The monthly public hearings will be first held at Mumbai based Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in November, then at Chennai, Raipur, Guwahati, Lucknow and Chandigarh. Noor Jahan, attached with Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan, said that she will present collective cases of Muslim women who have been denied medical care in public hospitals. Muslim clusters have fewer public health centers. These women are not given proper care during deliveries, said Jahan. Another union of labourers will be approaching the NHRC s hearing to demand better medical facilities under Employee State Insurance Scheme (ESIS). The ESIC hospitals are understaffed. There is no testing equipment in the hospitals. As a result, these labourers have to visit private hospitals and spend from their own pockets, said N Vasudevan, president of New Trade Union Initiative. With the first public hearing, the NHRC will identify gaps in the private and public healthcare system after hearing all cases. It will formulate guidelines and issue instructions to medical councils and government bodies. We will also demand a patient redressal system like the one in Jharkhand,

Attack on Kendrapada lawyer: NHRC seeks ATR on police excesses Published on 08 September 2015 By Prameya News7 (author) Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an action taken report from Odisha Police over the allegation that a lawyer was publicly humiliated by the policemen during a protest in Kendrapara town on August 7. Acting on a complaint filed by rights activist Akhand of Civil Society Forum on Human Rights, the Commission has directed Director General of Police (DGP) Sanjeeb Marik to submit his reports within four weeks. On the incident day, a face-off ensued between the police and the public at Tinimuhani Square, the entry point to the Kendrapara town. While people were demanding arrest of the self-styled godman Sarathi Baba, the police personnel indulged in excesses in a bid to silence the protesters, said the activist. The then Superintendent of police Satish Gajbhiye had manhandled protesters and ordered the police to beat up innocent people. A former office-bearer of the Kendrapara Bar Association and a noted lawyer of the area, Duryodhan Sahu was asked to do sit-ups in the presence of the SP, alleged Akhand. He was also forced to kneel down on road by the police. Later he was arrested by police. The petitioner prayed for action against erring officials including the then SP and compensation to the victims who were humiliated and injured in police action.

NHRC to Odisha DGP: What action police have taken over alleged Police Brutality in Kendrapada Tuesday, September 08, 2015 Report by Odisha Diary bureau, Bhubaneswar: The National Human Rights Commission has sought action taken report from Odisha Police over the allegation that a lawyer was publicly humiliated by the policemen on 7 August during a protest in Kendrapara town. Acting on a complaint filed by rights activist Akhand of Civil Society Forum on Human Rights, the Commission has directed Director General of Police Sanjeeb Marik to submit his reports within four weeks. On the incident day, a face-off ensued between the police and the public at Tinimuhani Square, the entry point to the Kendrapara town. People were demanding arrest of the Self-styled God man Sarathi Baba due to various involvements. The police was indulging in excesses in a bid to silence the protesters. The then Superintendent of police Satish Gajbhiye had manhandled protesters and ordered the police to beat up innocent people. A former office-bearer of the Kendrapara Bar Association and a noted lawyer of the area, Duryodhan Sahu was asked to do sit- ups in the presence of the police chief. He was also forced to kneel down on road by the police. Later he was arrested by police. The cops even attacked passers-by, who raised hands above their shoulders as a sign of surrender. They were also kicking on shop doors, alleged Akhand in his petition. The petitioner prayed for action against erring officials including the then SP and compensation to the victims who are humiliated and injured in police action. Taking cognizance in the matter, the NHRC has issued notice to State Police Chief to file report within four weeks.