New Delhi, May 6 -- In a major development following the West Bengal election results, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a strong and unprecedented stand in the RG Kar Medical College case, significantly escalating pressure on the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

Acting on a complaint filed by Dr. Lakshya Mittal, Chairperson of the United Doctors' Front (UDF), the NHRC has directed the Secretary of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to submit a detailed compliance report within four weeks. Failing this, the Commission has warned of invoking its powers under Section 13 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which includes summoning the concerned authority for a personal appearance. This strict directive ...