NHRC Seeks Report on Arrest of Ashoka University Professor, Takes Suo Motu Cognizance
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of the arrest and remand of a professor from Ashoka University in Haryana, citing possible violation of human rights and personal liberty . Referring to a media report dated May 20, 2025 , the NHRC noted that the contents of the report, which outlined the basis for the arrest, raised concerns warranting its intervention. The Commission has issued a notice to the Director General of Police, Haryana , seeking a detailed report within one week .