The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India will hold an online hearing of 216 cases of alleged bonded labour in the brick kilns across various districts of Uttar Pradesh at its premises in New Delhi on 16th April 2026 from 11.30 am. NHRC, India Chairperson, Justice V. Ramasubramanian will preside over the virtual hearing. This underscores the Commission’s commitment to eradicating bonded labour and ensuring strict compliance with the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act, 1976 and the monitoring assigned by the Supreme Court of India.
The Commission has directed the presence of the Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh or his nominee, Labour Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh and all District Magistrates (DMs) concerned during the online hearing. They are expected to present detailed reports on actions taken for identification, release, skilling and rehabilitation of bonded labourers as well as their registration on the e-Shram portal.
