In this matter, the Mirzapur police did not take any action, which raises serious concerns regarding their commitment to upholding justice and the rule of law.
It never called Mahima Maurya for witness testimony, despite her potential insights into the case that could have significantly influenced its direction.
The lack of enquiry and unwillingness to gather crucial evidence has led to a situation where there is a complete violation of human rights, highlighting the urgent need for systemic reform within the police department to ensure accountability and transparency in investigations.
The repercussions of such negligence can be far-reaching, affecting not only the individuals directly involved but also eroding public trust in the institution meant to protect citizens.

🚨 UPHRC Directs SP Mirzapur on Alleged Police Inaction in Human Rights Violation Case

The Uttar Pradesh Human Rights Commission (UPHRC), Lucknow, has recently addressed a serious complaint concerning the alleged failure of the police to register a First Information Report (FIR), which the complainant asserts constitutes a serious violation of human rights.

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📌 Case Summary

Detail	Information
Victim/Complainant	Mahima Maurya (Female, Hindu, OBC)
Diary No.	4672/IN/2024
Registration Date	October 17, 2024
Incident Date	September 14, 2024
Incident Location	Mirzapur District, Uttar Pradesh
Core Allegation	Police did not register an FIR.
Incident Category	Abuse of Power

🗣️ The Allegation: Abuse of Power and Human Rights Concern

The heart of the complaint filed by Ms. Mahima Maurya is the alleged “Police did not register FIR” despite the incident occurring on September 14, 2024. The complainant categorizes this inaction as an “Abuse of Power” by the local police, asserting it is a serious breach of human rights. The non-registration of a crime essentially denies a victim the official start of a legal investigation and recourse to justice, which is a fundamental human right.

🏛️ UPHRC’s Action and Directions

On October 21, 2024, the UPHRC took a decisive step, formally disposing of the complaint with specific directions.

Action Details:

• Action Date: October 21, 2024
• Authority Directed: The Superintendent of Police (SP), Mirzapur
• Proceeding Summary:”Keeping in view the nature of allegations made in the complaint it would be appropriate to send a copy of the complaint to the Superintendent of Police, Mirzapur who shall look into the matter and do the needful in accordance with law at his end within six weeks with the intimation to the complainant.“

The Commission explicitly stated that it has not expressed any opinion on the merit of the complainant’s case but has mandated the senior police official to personally investigate the serious allegations of police inaction.

⏳ What Happens Next?

The Superintendent of Police, Mirzapur, is now required to take the following steps:

1. Look into the matter concerning the complaint filed by Ms. Mahima Maurya.
2. Do the needful in accordance with law, which may include ensuring the FIR is registered if the complaint discloses a cognizable offense, or taking appropriate action against the police officials who allegedly failed to register the complaint.
3. Complete the action within six weeks from the date of the direction (October 21, 2024).
4. Intimate the complainant (Ms. Mahima Maurya) about the action taken.

This direction by the UPHRC highlights the role of Human Rights Commissions in upholding the rule of law and ensuring that even basic police procedures, like FIR registration, are carried out diligently to protect the rights of citizens.

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That is a critical piece of information, as it indicates a potential delay or failure in the follow-up action mandated by the UPHRC.

The original direction to the Superintendent of Police (SP), Mirzapur, was to “look into the matter and do the needful in accordance with law at his end within six weeks with the intimation to the complainant.

Given that the direction was issued on October 21, 2024, and assuming the current date is after the six-week period (which would have ended around the first week of December 2024):

• The six-week period for action has already elapsed.
• The Complainant (Mahima Maurya) has not been summoned by the CO City (an officer likely assigned to conduct the inquiry) to record her testimony, which is a necessary step in verifying her complaint.
• The SP Mirzapur’s office may be in non-compliance with the UPHRC’s order regarding the timeline and the requirement to “intimate the complainant.

📝 Next Steps for Mahima Maurya

Since the stipulated time has elapsed without the necessary action (recording witness testimony) or communication from the authorities, Ms. Maurya should consider filing a Compliance/Non-Compliance Petition with the UPHRC.

Here are the recommended steps:

1. Prepare Documentation 📂

Gather copies of all relevant documents:

• The original UPHRC Case Details and Proceeding Summary (Action No. 1, dated 21/10/2024).
• Proof of the date the six-week period expired (e.g., a simple timeline).
• Any past correspondence, if any.

2. Draft a Non-Compliance Petition/Letter ✍️

Ms. Maurya needs to formally inform the UPHRC that their directions have not been followed. The letter should be addressed to the Secretary/Registrar of the UPHRC, Lucknow.

The letter should clearly state:

• Case Details: Diary No. 4672/IN/2024 and File No. 14054/24/55/2024.
• Direction Date: October 21, 2024.
• Original Direction: That the SP, Mirzapur, was directed to take action within six weeks and intimate the complainant.¹
• Grounds for Non-Compliance:
  • The six-week deadline has expired (State the approximate end date).
  • No communication or intimation has been received from the SP’s office.
  • Crucially, the investigating officer (CO City) never summoned Mahima Maurya to record her statement/testimony, which is essential for a proper inquiry into the alleged non-registration of the FIR.

3. Request for Further Action

The petition should request the Commission to:

• Take a serious view of the non-compliance by the SP, Mirzapur.
• Issue a reminder/show-cause notice to the SP to explain the delay and inaction.
• Direct the immediate completion of the inquiry, including the recording of Ms. Maurya’s statement.

This action is crucial to hold the directed authority accountable and ensure the investigation into the original human rights violation (non-registration of FIR) moves forward.

Contact Detail	Information
Website Address	http://uphrc.up.nic.in , http://uphrc.up.nic.in
Email Address	uphrclko@yahoo.co.in
Fax Number	0522-2728108}& 0522-2305808
Address (Headquarters)	Manav Adhikar Bhawan, TC-34, V-1, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow – 226010, Uttar Pradesh

Mahima Maurya submitted petition before UPHRC Lucknow against SHO