NHRC takes suo motu cognisance of Odisha woman’s 12-year social ostracisation, seeks report
The National Human Rights Commission has initiated an inquiry into the 12-year social ostracisation of a family in Odisha, India. The case highlights issues of caste-based discrimination and social exclusion.
Why it matters
The intervention of human rights bodies is critical in addressing systemic social injustices and protecting marginalized communities.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a reported case of social ostracisation of an elderly woman and her family in Odisha’s Sundargarh district, allegedly culminating in villagers refusing to assist with her last rites after her death.
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