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हिन्दी — Read in HindiRights and integrity bodies (human rights, information, vigilance, Lokpal)
The bodies set up by law to protect rights and keep government honest: human rights commissions, information commissions, vigilance and the Lokpal.
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Human rights courts
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Human rights courts are set up in each district under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 to try offences arising from violations of human rights.
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13 Sep 2026Briefnewly addedIn Sayad Asifulla v. State of Karnataka, the Supreme Court upheld the Karnataka State Human Rights Courts Rules, 2006. It held that a person may go straight to a human rights court. LiveLaw, 13 Sep 2026: Supreme Court weekly round up, September 7 to September 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab)