‘Surprising NHRC Orders Inquiry into UP Madrasas but No Suo Motu Action on Lynchings, Vigilantism’: Justice Atul Sreedharan, Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court raised serious concerns under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 regarding the jurisdiction of the National Human Rights Commission in directing an inquiry into allegations against 558 aided madrasas in Uttar Pradesh. The case highlighted a judicial divide, with one judge strongly criticizing the Commission’s actions while the other urged caution in making such observations. Background of the case and madrasa allegations The matter arose…
