Haryana Human Rights Commission Shows Dramatic Efficiency Improvement
The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has demonstrated exceptional performance in recent months. Between November 27, 2024, and December 23, 2025, the commission successfully disposed of a remarkable 5,610 complaints. This achievement represents an average monthly clearance rate of 468 cases.
Significant Reduction in Pending Cases
When the commission began this period, it faced a substantial backlog. Officials inherited 2,991 pending complaints from previous administrations. During these thirteen months, an additional 3,632 new complaints arrived at the commission's offices. This brought the total pending caseload to 6,623 matters requiring attention.
Through what registrar Sanjay Kumar Khanduja described as "organised, coordinated and sustained efforts," the commission managed to clear the overwhelming majority of these cases. Their systematic approach yielded impressive results. By the end of this reporting period, only 1,013 complaints remained pending—a dramatic reduction from the initial numbers.
Leadership and Proactive Approach
The commission operated under the guidance of chief justice Lalit Batra. Members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia provided crucial support in this effort. Together, they implemented a rights-based approach that went beyond simply reacting to complaints.
This proactive stance manifested in the commission taking suo motu cognisance in twenty serious matters. Rather than waiting for formal complaints, the commission initiated action on its own in cases involving significant human rights concerns.
Key Cases Addressed Proactively
The commission's suo motu interventions covered a wide range of critical issues affecting Haryana residents:
- Dilapidated roads between Safidon and Panipat that created serious public safety hazards
- Absence of infant-friendly facilities for women and newborns at the Aadhar Registration Centre in Hisar's main post office
- A gang rape case involving a 14-year-old girl in Shahbad
- Ragging incidents reported at Jindal Global University in Sonipat
- Severe neglect of specially abled children at SIRTAR in Rohtak
- Gurgaon Municipal Corporation's inadequate response following the Chintels Paradiso incident
In other significant actions, the commission directed urgent medical and psychological care for an abandoned elderly couple. They ordered the removal of dangerous high-tension power lines passing directly over school buildings. The commission also took suo motu notice when a newborn's arm was severed during delivery at Nuh Hospital.
Innovative Camp Court System
To improve access to justice, the commission launched an innovative bimonthly camp court system. These sessions took place at the New PWD Rest House in Gurgaon. Between November 2024 and December 2025, these camp courts heard 459 complaints directly from affected individuals.
Out of these camp court hearings, 168 complaints received final disposal. Registrar Ravi Kumar Sondhi emphasized that this initiative represented a milestone in delivering speedy justice to victims who might otherwise face lengthy delays in the regular judicial process.
Beyond the Courtroom
The commission extended its work beyond traditional complaint resolution. Officials visited old age homes, women's shelter homes, and orphanages throughout Haryana. This outreach allowed them to better understand ground realities and identify systemic issues affecting vulnerable populations.
Registrar Sondhi stated clearly that the commission remains committed to extending its role beyond the courtroom. Their goal is to reach every corner of society where human rights protections might be needed.
The commission's remarkable performance during this thirteen-month period demonstrates what focused effort and systematic approaches can achieve in human rights protection. With pendency dramatically reduced from thousands of cases to just over a thousand, Haryana residents can expect more timely responses to their human rights concerns going forward.
