Research and Fact Finding

New HRLN Fact Finding Report: The Maternal Death of Lt. Tainyu at Panso Village of Nagaland


  A fact-finding team from Human Rights Law Network, Nagaland Unit consisting of a lawyer and a social activist  went to Panso village under Tuensang district. The team received information about the case of a maternal death from an aggrieved inhabitant of Pathso village. They also visited the Primary Health Centre, Panso ..... Read More

New HRLN Fact Finding Report: RKSK’S Disha Clinics for Adolescents in Delhi


A team consisting of eleven interns, Adil, Anamika Tyagi, Ananya Kuthiala, Anoop Kumar, Anu Anmol, Arshi,  Isha Goel, Kashni Bhamra, Mahima Duggal, Nishi Sangtani and Shebani Rose  and advocate, Deepak Kumar Singh (Human Rights Law Network), went on a fact-finding mission across various districts of Delhi to understand ..... Read More

New HRLN Fact-Finding Report: Medical Negligence in Dindori District Hospital, Madhya Pradesh


HRLN Researcher Monalisa Burman and intern Anusha Ravishankar travelled to Chulhapani Village in Dindori District, Madhya Pradesh, to investigate a severe case of medical negligence that resulted in a pregnant woman giving birth in a field. Samar Vati was denied services, slapped and abused by healthcare staff, and turned away from ..... Read More

HRLN publish new book on Child Marriage in India


HRLN has just published its newest book on child marriage in India, the laws surrounding it, and case studies collected through fact findings. You can read the full copy of the publication below. This book is the result of a year of research missions in several states, as well ..... Read More

New HRLN Fact-Finding Report: Availability of Services for Pregnant Women in Rajgarhali Tea Estate, Assam


In November 2017, researchers and social activists from HRLN visited the Rajgarhali Tea Estate in Tinsukia District, Assam, intending to investigate whether pregnant women and mothers were receiving their JSY entitlements. In many instances, nutrition and cash assistance was not being provided, and some women were not even aware of ..... Read More