Cat turned cop Pinki's life sentence upheld by HC; Punjab Cop never tried for mass violations found guilty of murder in other matter
Gurmeet Singh Pinky | read this item
Chandigarh (February 4, 2012): Four Days back, on 31 January, 2012 Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed an appeal filed by controversial Punjab Police inspector, Gurmeet Singh alias Pinky seeking acquittal in a murder case.
Bharat in Bhasmasur mode - by Sirdar Gurtej Singh (IAS) | read this item
Most of the writings on the events of the bloody decades have been done by journalists feigning ignorance of the political processes. They chose to have no perspective of history or of the spiritual aspirations of a people as independent as they were entitled to be under the prevalent basic law. The journalists substituted the lack of skills and perspective with an ample measure of newly acquired urban snobbery.
The Paradox of January 26 - by Prabhjot Singh | read this item
January 26 is a day of paradox for many Sikhs. On one hand, some proudly celebrate the day as ‘Indian Republic Day’, while on the other hand many of us contemplate the resolution’s passed during the Sarbat Khalsa of 1986.
Indian PM’s call for ‘zero tolerance’ of abuses by the armed forces has been undercut by the near "zero progress" in holding the abusers responsible: HRW | read this item
Report Highlights:
The government should no longer allow the army to hide behind claims about troop morale or operational needs as an excuse for impunity.
India 2011: Disappointing Year for Human Rights.
Failure to Address Impunity, Police Reform, Torture, Women’s Rights.
On India’s Republic Day, Dal Khalsa sends memo to Indian PM Dr Manmohan Singh | read this item
India today is an opportunistic state, whose secularism has been sacrificed many a time at the altar of the needs of the political parties and their leaders. Our sensitivity and sensibilities are under attack all the time. We see no real future for our people.
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.”
Sehajdhari Issue – (1) HC issued notice to Centre, Punjab, SGPC and Gurudwara EC; next hearing on 8 Feb. (2) Why situation is so confusing? | read this item
The main reason behind static and confused situation on this issue could be the complex nature of issue, which on the one hand relates to the internal dynamics of the Sikh society (the definition of Sehajdhari and their role) and on the other hand it is related to relations of Sikhs with the Indian State (the Sikh Gurudwara Management Act, 1925; the role of Indian Parliament in Sikh religious affairs regarding amendment etc. of the 1925 Act and role of Indian courts being interpretting authority in relation to the said Act.).
High court set aside centre's notification disbanding “sehajdhari” Sikhs' voting rights in SGPC elections | read this item
Chandigarh (December 20, 2011): A three judges constitutional bench of Punjab and Haryana High Court today pronounced the much-awaited verdict on the voting rights of non-practising “Sehajdhari” Sikhs in Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandhak Committee (SGPC) polls.
The Court has set aside October 8, 2003 notification issued by the the Central Government of India, disbanding “sehajdharis” from voting in SGPC elections.
SSF President Parmjeet Singh Gazi adressing media outside British Parliament | read this item
London, England (December 13, 2011): Around one hundred and fifty Sikh representatives from across the United Kingdom took part in a lobby at the UK Parliament organised by the Sikh Federation (UK).
Several human rights issues were raised at the lobby, which lasted for two hours, including the case of Professor Davinderpal Singh Bhullar and the continued detention of (Bhai) Daljit Singh Bittu, chairman of Shiromani Akali Dal (Panch Pardhani) since August 2009 and the denial of justice for the Sikh Genocide 1984.
SCI’s decision would impose blind impunity zone in Punjab: SSF
Sikh Students Federation is a primer organization of Sikh Students - www.sikhstudnetsfederation.net | read this item
Patiala (December 08, 2011): Sikh Students Federation has raised it’s grave concern over Supreme Court of India’s decision in the case of enforced disappearance of three relatives of Professor Devender Pal Singh Bhullar and has term the decision as most unfortunate. Supreme Court yesterday set aside the Punjab and Haryana High Court order directing CBI inquiry into the matter, on mere ethical ground that High Court judge ordering the inquiry had certain reason for prejudice against one of the accused police officer.
Cat turned cop Pinki's life sentence upheld by HC; Punjab Cop never tried for mass violations found guilty of murder in other matter
Bharat in Bhasmasur mode - by Sirdar Gurtej Singh (IAS) | 
The Paradox of January 26 - by Prabhjot Singh | 
Let’s Not Forget the Injustice in Punjab | 
Sehajdhari Issue – (1) HC issued notice to Centre, Punjab, SGPC and Gurudwara EC; next hearing on 8 Feb. (2) Why situation is so confusing? | 
High court set aside centre's notification disbanding “sehajdhari” Sikhs' voting rights in SGPC elections | 
SSF President Parmjeet Singh Gazi adressing media outside British Parliament | 
SCI’s decision would impose blind impunity zone in Punjab: SSF
