Global rights groups condemn Afzal Guru's hanging

In the wake of the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru, global rights groups have asked India to end the use of executions and move towards abolishing the death penalty. "Questions need......

Two-finger test for rape must end: HRW

Vicky Nanjppa reports on the demand from human rights organisations to reform laws and practices with regard to sexual assault. The brutal December 16 gang-rape in New Delhi has seen numerous cries......

'Punish those involved in 1984 anti-Sikh riots'

An international human rights group has asked the Indian government to prosecute those involved in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, following the assassination of former prime minister Indira Gandhi.......

'Army rewarding Major Gogoi undermines stature of the military'

A human rights organisation has criticised the Indian Army for awarding a commendation to one of its officers who used a civilian as a human shield in Kashmir, saying support for such......