Let’s Not Forget the Injustice in Punjab | read this item
“From 1984 to 1995 Indian security forces and pro-independence militias fought a brutal war in Punjab that left tens of thousands dead. Tens of thousands were disappeared and tortured. Tragically, the perpetrators of these gross human rights violations continue to walk free and some were even rewarded for their actions.”
Bhullar's plea scheduled for hearing in Indian Supreme Court on 19 October | read this item
New Delhi ( October 18, 2011 ): The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear the clemency plea of Professor Devinderpal Singh Bhullar on Wednesday, 19th of October. Bhullar has been on death row for more than eight years, after he was convicted, in 2001, by a designated TADA court for criminal conspiracy in a 1993 bomb blast case. His appeal was finally dismissed by the Supreme Court of India in 2003. Later a review petition against the death sentence was filed with the President of India under Article 72. Home Ministry of India took more than eight years to decide tender its’ advice to the President of India in this case. Delay in execution is now base of clemency plea filed by Bhullar’s wife in the Supreme Court.
3 Tamils facing execution threat in India | read this item
“Two Sri Lankans and an Indian national convicted for the assassination of India’s former Prime Minister , Rajiv Gandhi, are facing imminent execution in Vellore prison in Tamil Nadu, India. This follows the rejection of their mercy petitions by the President of India. If carried out, these would be the first executions in India since 2004″ says the appeal posted on website of the organization.
Inquiry into land protest deaths must be thorough and fair: Amnesty International | read this item
New Delhi (August 10, 2011): The Government of Maharashtra must ensure a thorough and fair inquiry into deaths during a protest by farmers, Amnesty International said today, after at least three people were killed when police fired on the demonstration on a highway in western India.
Amnesty International Calls For Death Sentence on Devinder Pal Singh not to be Carried Out | read this item
Amnesty International calls on the Government of India not to carry out the death sentence imposed on Devender Pal Singh in 2001 after his conviction in an unfair trial. Under international law, the execution of a person convicted and sentenced to death in an unfair trial is a violation of the right to life.
Amnesty International issues worldwide urgent action appeal for Prof. Bhullar | read this item
London, UK (June 16, 2011): The Sikh Federation (UK) has announced that following discussions and written exchanges with the Amnesty International Secretariat in London in early June that Amnesty International agreed to run a worldwide Urgent Action Appeal for Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar. Amnesty International normally takes up about 400 cases a year.
Indian Executions would be a step backwards for human rights in the country: Amnesty International | read this item
New Delhi (May 27, 2011): The Indian President’s decision to approve the country’s first executions since 2004 would be a blow to human rights, Amnesty International said today.
Indian government slammed for barring Amnesty Director to visit Srinagar | read this item
Amritsar, PUNJAB (March 25, 2011): The Dal Khalsa slammed the Indian government for barring Sam Zarifi, Amnesty International’s South Asia Director to visit Srinagar for the release of the report on human rights abuses in the valley.
Sikh body urges Amnesty International to declare Daljit Singh Bittu as Prisoner of Conscience | read this item
Amritsar (January 06, 2010): In a letter written by Kanwarpal Singh (Secretary) of Dal Khalsa, International organization- Amnesty International is urged to declare Bhai Daljeet Singh Bittu as prisioner of conscience.
Amritsar (06 January, 2011): On 04 January, 2011 Dal Khalsa’s Secretary, Kanwarpal Singh Bittu, wrote a letter to Amnesty International. In a 5 page letter addressed to the international watchdog’s Head Office in London, the Sikh group has asked to raise its concern about the human rights situation in Punjab “as we continue to live [...]
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