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NHRC directs states, UTs to stop 'harassment' of local vendors during Diwali season
New Delhi, Oct 17: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Chief Secretaries of all States and Union Territories following allegations of harassment and inhumane treatment of roadside vendors, hawkers, and pottery sellers by municipal authorities in various cities during the festive season.
SC relaxes 'too harsh' directions on stray dogs, prohibits public feeding
New Delhi, Aug 22: The Supreme Court on Friday relaxed its earlier sweeping directions on stray dog management in the Delhi-NCR region, observing that a complete prohibition on releasing treated and vaccinated dogs appeared "too harsh".