National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, today described the Dadri lynching incident as serious violation of human rights but expressed inability to take any action as the matter is already with the Minority Commission. Briefing media on NHRC's Foundation Day, Acting Chairperson of the Commission, Justice Cyriac Joseph said the panel had no jurisdiction to take cognisance of human rights violations if another Commission has taken note of it. However, Justice Joseph said he was exploring the possibility of doing something in the matter.<br/><br/>On the issue of beef ban leading to serious law and order situations, Justice Joseph said the Commission has not formed its stand on the complex issue. He, however, said NHRC is bound to protect citizens' right to food of their choice. <br/><br/>Reacting to cancellation of ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali's concerts in Mumbai and Pune and the ink attack on ORF chairman Sudheendra Kulkarni, he said the Commission is concerned and will examine them.
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NHRC describes Dadri lynching as serious violation of human rights