Hyderabad: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday launched a two-day open hearing and camp sitting at Dr. MCR HRD Institute in Hyderabad to address human rights complaints and violations across Telangana.
The hearings were conducted by two division benches and a full bench, chaired by NHRC Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, along with Members Priyank Kanoongo, Justice Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, and Vijaya Bharathi Sayani.
Focus on Caste Discrimination, Police Excesses
The full bench reviewed matters of significant public concern, including caste-based discrimination, social boycotts, custodial violence, police excesses, and violations of life, liberty, and livelihood rights.
Tomorrow, NHRC members will meet senior Telangana government officers and interact with civil society groups and NGOs.
High-Level Participation, Administrative Coordination
Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao welcomed the delegation. Senior state officials, including Special Chief Secretary (Home) Ravi Gupta, ADGP Mahesh Bhagwat, Additional Commissioner of Police Vikram Singh Mann, and other departmental officers, participated to ensure coordinated response.
District Collectors and Superintendents of Police were also present.
Time-Bound Hearings, Compensation Awarded
The Commission adjudicated all listed matters in a transparent and time-bound manner. It issued specific directions for redressal and, in several cases, recommended and awarded monetary compensation to victims.
Constituted under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, the NHRC functions with civil court powers—able to summon documents, hear testimony, and recommend official action and financial relief.
The Commission reiterated that open hearings and camp sittings help reinforce access to justice and bridge the gap between citizens and constitutional rights enforcement.
