Amazon India Under Fire: NHRC Investigates Allegations of Illegal Knife Sales
The NHRC has issued a notice to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology concerning allegations that Amazon India is selling prohibited knives. The case has been taken up under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, with a request for a swift inquiry and action from governmental authorities.
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology regarding a complaint against Amazon India. The complaint alleges that the e-commerce giant is selling prohibited knives in violation of Sections 2 and 20 of the Arms Act, 1959, which poses a significant public safety threat.
The NHRC's bench, led by member Priyank Kanoongo, is overseeing the case under section 12 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The notice was sent on September 11, urging a prompt investigation and action from central government authorities.
The proceedings also call for a report detailing the actions taken within 10 days, which is to be submitted to the Commission for review. The special secretary in charge of Internal Security at the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has been informed as well.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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