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NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported illegal confinement of a minor boy as an adult inmate at Kasna jail in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh for more than two months before being shifted to a juvenile home
NHRC Responds to Violation of Minor's Rights in Uttar Pradesh Jail Incident
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 19 Jun 2026 · 1 min
On June 19, 2026, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took suo motu cognizance of a report concerning illegal confinement of a minor boy in Kasna jail, Uttar Pradesh. This boy, arrested from Shahjahanpur district, was held as an adult inmate for over two months.
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Relevance of NHRC Actions
The recent actions of the NHRC underline the critical role of human rights bodies in safeguarding the rights of vulnerable groups, such as minors. This incident may relate to broader discussions in governance and social justice topics.
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