Supreme Court upholds Karnataka rule allowing direct access to Human Rights Courts
The case concerns the validity of Rule 6 of the Karnataka State Human Rights Courts Rules, 2006, which allows victims to directly approach Human Rights Courts for complaints against public servants without first going to the State Human Rights Commission. The Supreme Court examined whether this rule is consistent with the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
Appellant: Sayad Asifulla; Respondents: State of Karnataka & Ors.; Bench: Justice Vikram Nath.
- The Court held that Rule 6 of the 2006 Rules is not inconsistent with the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
- The Court ruled that the rule-making power under Section 41 of the 1993 Act is not limited to the specific matters listed in Section 41(2).
- The Court determined that prior recourse to the Human Rights Commission is not a mandatory condition precedent for approaching the Human Rights Court.
- The Court upheld the validity of Rule 6, which prescribes the procedure for filing complaints and directing investigations.
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| Official title | Human Rights Courts Can Be Approached Directly Without Prior Recourse To Commission: Supreme Court Upholds Karnataka Rule |
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |