Sedition

Statement from Academics and Activists from UK on Crackdown on Dissent in India

We condemn the brutal crackdown on dissent and protest which has accompanied India’s Covid-19 lockdown. The Modi government has launched a witch-hunt of students and activists and is charging them under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

An Open Letter to Indian MPs: Abolish Bullying Laws Called Sedition, UAPA

The Sikh organization, Dal Khalsa has written an open letter to all parliamentarians of India expressing serious concerns over the sudden surge in the cases against lawyers, journalists, student activists and rights defenders under draconian laws called sedition and UAPA.

Misuse of Sedition Law Continues: Now 3 Kashmir Students Booked & Arrested in Karnataka

As per reports emanating from Karnataka 3 Kashmiri students have been arrested on charges of ‘sedition’ by local police.

Dal Khalsa Criticises Indian State for Refusal to Scrap Sedition Law

Terming the sedition law as anachronistic, Dal Khalsa strongly criticized the Indian Government for refusing to scrap it despite its widespread misuse and abuse.

To impose Hindutva agenda, BJP desperate to make sedition law stricter: Dal Khalsa

Joining issue with Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh for declaring to make the sedition law stricter in case his party retains power, the Dal Khalsa said the obvious target will be the religious minorities and Dalits, who refuses to toe the Hindutva agenda.

JNU “Sedition” Case: Police Fail to Procure Prosecution Sanction

Delhi Police failed to procure prosecution sanction against former Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union president Kanhaiya Kumar and others in the 2016 JNU sedition case. Police informed the trial court that the sanction to prosecute, which is pending with the Delhi government, was expected in a few days.

Sedition Case Against Amnesty India Closed By Court

A court order directing the closing of a sedition case filed against Amnesty India brings an end to a disgraceful attempt to stifle freedom of expression, the organization said today.

J&K Govt To Book Cross-Border Shelling Victims Under ‘Sedition’, Had Criticised BJP For ‘Abandoning’ Them

Bizarre, but true the Jammu and Kashmir government is gearing up to book victims of border shelling for 'sedition' following their outburst against BJP leaders for “abandoning”

Speech of JNU Students Leader Umar Khalid at Jalandhar (14 August, 2017)

A Sikh group Dal Khalsa held a conference at Jalandhar on Monday, August 14 against misuse of sedition law by Indian state and atrocities on Muslims and Dalits by pseudo Gau Rakshaks. This is video recording of speech of JNU student leader Umar Khalid.

Misuse of Sedition Law & Minorities in Indian Subcontinent: Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains’ Speech

This is the recording of the speech given by Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains. He explained that how the laws such as Sedition are being against struggling people

Minorities and Struggling Nations of Indian Peninsula Must Unite: Kanwarpal Singh (Dal Khalsa)

Speech by Dal Khalsa Spokesman Kanwarpal Singh while addressing the party activists. He stressed that minorities, struggling sections and struggling nations of the Indian peninsula must unite to safeguard their interests.

Sikh Youth of Punjab is Committed to the Cause of Sikh Independence: Paramjit Singh Tanda (SYP)

This is the recording of the speech given by Sikh Youth of Punjab President Parmjeet Singh Tanda while addressing the party activists present. He said that Sikh Youth of Punjab is Committed to the Cause of Sikh Independence: Paramjit Singh Tanda (SYP).

Initial Setback for Punjab Police in Sedition case against Sikhs For Justice Activists

In a setback for Capt. Amarinder Government and Punjab police, a Mohali court on July 7 denied police remand of Gurpreet Singh who was framed by the police in this case.

Sikhs For Jusitce Legal Advisor, 4 others books by Punjab police under sedition at Capt. Amarinder’s directions

Capt. Amarinder Singh has hit back at US based Sikh advocacy group called Sikhs For Justice by filing a case against SJF legal advisor and four others.

People Arrested For Cheering Pakistan In Cricket Must Be Immediately Released, Says Amnesty International India

he arrests of at least 19 people for celebrating the Pakistan cricket team’s victory over India in the final of a major tournament is another worrying sign

Uttarakhand Police Arrest 25 Sikhs for performing Ardas at Haridwar; 1 Booked under Sedition

Uttarakhand police arrested 25 Sikhs who were performing Ardas on the banks of Ganga river at Haridwar, one of whom is booked under sedition charges.

Dr Dharamvira Gandhi condemns use of force against PU students; Demands immediate talks to resolve the Fee hike issue

Dharamvira Gandhi Member Parliament from Patiala condemned the excessive use of force on students of Punjab University who were agitating for reduction of recent fivefold hike in fees.

UT Police Drops Sedition Charges against PU (Chandigarh) Students

In less than 24 hours after registration of a sedition case against the students, the Chandigarh (UT) police today dropped the 'sedition' charges.

Chandigarh Police charge 66 PU students with Sedition

Panjab University students protesting against the recent fee hike were charged with sedition by the Chandigarh police.

SAD (Mann) leader & NRI Resham Singh (USA) gets Bail from High Court

It is learnt that the Punjab and Haryana High Court today granted bail to Shiromani Akali Dal Amritsar (Mann) leader Resham Singh, who is a resident of California, USA.

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