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Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Haryana Human Rights Commission seeks report on Hisar wall collapse that left 4 children dead
Chandigarh, The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken cognisance of the death of four children in a wall collapse incident in Hisar last year and directed the concerned authorities to submit detailed reports before the next hearing scheduled for October. Haryana Human Rights Commission seeks report on Hisar wall collapse that left 4 children dead The incident took place on December 22, 2024, at a brick kiln in Budana village. Three children were injured in the wall collapse. The matter was brought to the commission's attention through a complaint filed by a human rights activist. The deceased minors' parents were migrant labourers from Uttar Pradesh working at the brick kiln, observed the bench of the commission comprising chairperson Justice Lalit Batra and Members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia. Many families of labourers from Uttar Pradesh worked at the kiln in Budana. The children and some labourers were sleeping near one of the walls of the brick kiln when it collapsed on them. The commission remarked that the workers and their families were living in extremely inhumane and unsafe conditions. According to the commission, this was a preventable tragedy that occurred due to a lack of legal enforcement and failure to provide basic human necessities, Dr Puneet Arora, Information and Public Relations Officer of the Commission, said. On preliminary examination, the commission termed the incident a gross violation of human rights and a clear case of administrative failure. It also observed that the circumstances reflected indicators of bonded labour, which is prohibited under the Bonded Labour System Act, 1976. The commission, under the leadership of Justice Batra, stated that the brick kiln owner had both a moral and statutory duty to provide secure housing, clean drinking water, sanitation facilities, and workplace safety to labourers and their families. The commission found this to be a violation of Article 21 of the Constitution of India and of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. In its order dated July 24, the commission has directed the authorities concerned to submit detailed reports within eight weeks. The deputy commissioner of the district will be confirming whether any compensation has been granted to the affected families, while the assistant labour commissioner will investigate the existence of bonded labour at the site and initiate appropriate remedial action, the commission noted. Explanation from the owner of the brick kiln is required regarding the lack of safety and residential arrangements for labourers at the site, the commission said. The next hearing in the matter has been scheduled for October 14, by which date all concerned officials are required to submit their respective reports before the commission, it said. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Karnataka High Court Halts Deportation Of Russian Woman's Children Found In Cave
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has intervened to temporarily halt the deportation of a Russian woman's children, emphasising the need to consider their best interests as mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The decision of Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav came during the hearing of a writ petition that was filed to challenge a sudden deportation order issued against the children. The petitioner, represented by advocate Beena Pillai, argued that the deportation process disregarded the children's welfare and violated UNCRC principles. The assistant solicitor general (ASG), appearing in the matter for the Union of India, informed the court that the children currently lack valid travel or identity documents. Based on this submission, the court observed that immediate deportation was not reasonable at this stage. However, the court stressed the importance of a detailed hearing to thoroughly examine the case. It directed the respondents to submit a written affidavit, confirming the absence of valid documents, and file their objections within two weeks. Additionally, the court issued a clear directive that no deportation plan can be executed without prior intimation to it, effectively stalling any unilateral deportation effort until the next hearing scheduled for August 18. Nina Kutina (40), along with her two daughters Preya (6) and Ama (4), was rescued by police from the Ramatirtha cave at Gokarna in Uttara Kannada district on July 11. Kutina was staying here even though her visa had expired.
India Today
7 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
High Court halts deportation of Russian woman, her children found in Gokarna cave
The Karnataka High Court has stayed the deportation of the Russian woman and her children, who were recently found living in a cave in Gokarna, citing the need to prioritise their best interests as mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).The court's interim order puts a temporary halt on any unilateral action by decision of Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav came during the hearing of a writ petition that was filed to challenge a sudden deportation order issued against the children. The petitioner, represented by advocate Beena Pillai, argued that the deportation process disregarded the children's welfare and violated UNCRC petition was filed on behalf of Kutina's daughter, Prema (6) and Ama (4), who were rescued last week along with their mother by the Gokarna police during a routine patrol in the remote, landslide-prone Ramatirtha Hills. The family had been living in isolation, reportedly as part of Kutina's spiritual journey, when officials discovered them. During the hearing, the Assistant Solicitor General appeared for the Union of India, while Advocate Beena Pillai represented the petitioner. The court noted that a detailed hearing is required in the matter. Based on the Centre's submission that the children do not currently possess valid travel documents, the court said the fear of immediate deportation is not reasonable at this directed the Centre to file its objections in writing within two weeks and made it clear that no deportation steps can be taken without first approaching the bench. Deportation, if any, cannot proceed without prior intimation to the court until the next hearing on August 18, had originally entered India on a business visa in 2016, which expired in 2017. Authorities say she re-entered India in 2018 after travelling to Nepal, and that multiple visa violations have since occurred. Her passport was recovered during a joint search operation by the police and forest the rescue, the family was shifted first to an ashram and later to a government women's shelter in Karwar.- EndsTune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
Indian Express
7 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Israeli father of kids found with Russian mother in Karnataka cave moves HC against deportation; court grants Centre time to respond
The Karnataka High Court Wednesday granted the Centre two weeks to respond to the question of deportation of the two minor children of a Russian woman, Nina Kutina, found living with her in a cave in the state's Uttara Kannada district earlier this month. A bench of Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav was hearing a plea filed by Dror Goldstein, the Israeli father of the girls aged 5 and 6. In his petition, Goldstein asked the Centre not to proceed with the deportation of his children, and for a court order releasing them from their current custody or detention to him. He also requested an order directing the Centre to allow him to meet his children. Goldstein's counsel argued against the deportation on the grounds that it would be against the rights of the children under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), of which India is a signatory. The counsel also sought an interim order against the deportation in the court, as the petition could be rendered 'infructuous' if the children are deported. Also Read | Israeli father of 2 children found with Russian mother in Karnataka cave seeks their shared custody Karnataka Additional Solicitor General Arvind Kamath, appearing for the Centre, stated that no travel records were available or records of her birth regarding the younger child. Kamath added that, in the absence of the travel documents, there were no reasonable grounds for apprehension of deportation. The court order noted the submission, 'The question of deportation would be considered only after any stand is taken regarding travel documents of Ms. Ama Kutina… the respondents (Centre) are granted time to take their stand in writing within a period of two weeks… Needless to state that, if there is any proposal for deportation before the next date of hearing, the respondents are at liberty to move the Court.' The matter is set to be heard again on August 18. As previously reported by The Indian Express, Goldstein is seeking shared custody of the children. He also filed a complaint at the Panaji Police Station in Goa last December, after he was unable to find them upon his return to India. Kutina and her daughters were found by the police on July 11 in the Ramatirtha hills in Karnataka's Kumta taluk, where they had been living in a cave for around two months without any valid documents to live in the country.
The Print
24-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Karnataka HC halts deportation of Russian woman's children, cites UNCRC compliance
The petitioner, represented by advocate Beena Pillai, argued that the deportation process disregarded the children's welfare and violated UNCRC principles. The decision of Justice S Sunil Dutt Yadav came during the hearing of a writ petition that was filed to challenge a sudden deportation order issued against the children. Bengaluru, Jul 23 (PTI) The Karnataka High Court has intervened to temporarily halt the deportation of a Russian woman's children, emphasising the need to consider their best interests as mandated by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The assistant solicitor general (ASG), appearing in the matter for the Union of India, informed the court that the children currently lack valid travel or identity documents. Based on this submission, the court observed that immediate deportation was not reasonable at this stage. However, the court stressed the importance of a detailed hearing to thoroughly examine the case. It directed the respondents to submit a written affidavit, confirming the absence of valid documents, and file their objections within two weeks. Additionally, the court issued a clear directive that no deportation plan can be executed without prior intimation to it, effectively stalling any unilateral deportation effort until the next hearing scheduled for August 18. Nina Kutina (40), along with her two daughters Preya (6) and Ama (4), was rescued by police from the Ramatirtha cave at Gokarna in Uttara Kannada district on July 11. Kutina was staying here even though her visa had expired. PTI COR GMS RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
