Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1967

EXCLUSIVE: Acquittal of Sikh leader Bhai Daljit Singh in a fabricated case highlights misuse of UAPA

Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains and Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur explains the facts related to a 2012 case under so-called UAPA against Sikh leader Bhai Daljit Singh. This case was acquitted by the trial court on May 24, 2016.

Acquittal of Bhai Daljit Singh exposes Sukhbir’s sinister design against political dissenters

Dal Khalsa leaders Harcharanjit Sindh Dhammi and Kanwarpal Singh Bittu said that acquittal of Bhai Daljit Singh in 2012 UAPA exposes Sukhbir Badal's sinister design against political dissenters.

Sikh leader Bhai Daljit Singh, UK citizen Jaswant Singh Azad acquitted by Ludhiana court in 2012 UAPA case

Sikh leader Bhai Daljit Singh was acquitted by a local Ludhiana court today in a 2012 UAPA case.

Punjab: 8 Sikhs Acquitted in UAPA case by Mohali Court

Mohali, Panjab (March 30, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) 8 Sikhs were acquitted on Wednesday the 26th of March, by Dilbagh Singh Johal, the Additional Sessions Judge of the Mohali District Court. The charges were related to unlawful activities, illegal possession of explosives and firearms.

Hearing on Bail petition of Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu deferred till 28 October

Chandigarh (October 04, 2013): It is learnt that the Punjab and Haryana High Court deferred the hearing on the bail plea of Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu till October 28, 2013.

Five arrested by Mansa police for allegedly pasting pro-Khalistan posters

Mansa, Punjab (December 31, 2012): As per media reports the Mansa police arrested five persons on December 31, 2012 for allegedly pasting Pro-Khalistan posters. As per police such pro-Khalistan posters were also containing "seditious material" spreading hatred among religious communities.

Next court appearance of Bhai Daljit Singh on 14 December in UAPA Case

Ludhiana, Punjab (November 30, 2012): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) former president of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu and British National Jaswant Singh were brought to Ludhiana from Maximum Securit Jail (Nabha) and Kapurthala Jail respectably.

Arrested Briton, Jaswant Singh Azad, booked in another case; Counsel urged UK’s High Commission to take notice

Ludhiana/Jalandhar, Punjab (November 05, 2012): According to information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) Jaswant Singh Azad, a British Citizen who was booked by Jalandhar police under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, has been booked in another case under UA(P)A by Ludhiana police.

Jalandhar UAPA Case: Bhai Daljit Singh & Jaswant Singh Azad sent to jail; Next court appearance on Nov. 8

Jalandhar, Punjab (October 26, 2012): It is learnt that on October 25, 2012 Akali Dal Panch Pardhani leader Bhai Daljit Singh was produced in the court of Judicial Magistrate Daisy Bangar by a police party headed by Bimal Kumar, SHO of Division number 8 police station (Jalandhar). Police told the court to send Bhai Daljit Singh in judicial custody and did not sought further police remand.

Torture: Despite court order no medical examination of Barapind even after 3 weeks

Jalandhar (October 25, 2012): It is learnt that the Jalandhar Police, Kapurthala jail authorities, Chief Medical Officer (CMO, Civil Hospital) Jalandhar have failed to get Bhai Kulvir Singh Barapind examined by a medical board despite court's order in this regard.

Jalandhar police take 3 days remand of Bhai Daljit Singh under UAPA

Jalandhar, Punjab (October 22, 2012): According to information the Jalandhar Police today produced Bhai Daljit Singh, former President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani, in the court of Judicial Magistrate (Jalnadhar) Daisy Bangar on demanded his police remand for 3 days. He is reportedly booked in F.I.R. 216/2012, initially registered against a British national Jaswant Singh Azad under sections 121, 121A, 120B (IPC); section 25 (Arms Act); Sections 10, 13, 17, 18B, 20, 38, 39 and 40 Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Anti-terror laws are being misused in India – Rights activist

New Delhi/India (October 16, 2012): According to a news report published by “The Hindu” human rights activists have maintained that so-called “anti-terror” laws are being misused in India.

Political, social and Human rights orgs jointly condemned arrest of Sikh Leaders under UAPA

Jalandhar/Punjab (September 24, 2012): Various Social, Political, Religious and Human Rights Organizations of Punjab have jointly condemned the arrest of Sikh leaders Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind (President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani) and Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu (Former President of ADPP). Both leaders were arrested by Punjab police for waging war against the Indian state and notorious “Unlawful Activities (P) Act” was also lashed against them besides various other laws.

Bhai Daljit Singh charged under UA(P)A – sent on 5 days police remand; Panch Pardhani Office sealed

Ludhiana/Punjab (September 21, 2012): According to latest information Ludhiana Police produced Bhai Daljit Singh Bittu former President of Akali Dal Panch Pardhani in Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Mr. Asis Thathai's court levelling allegations of serious offences against him and demanded police remand for ten days. CJM has sent Bhai Daljit Singh on five days police remand.

5 days police remand of Bhai Kulbir Singh; Police charging him for Waging War against the State & holding links with BKI

Goraya/Phillaur/Ludhiana, Punjab (September 21, 2012): According to latest information Goraya Police produced Bhai Kulbir Singh Barapind in Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Mr. Jatinder Pal Singh's court levelling allegations of serious offences and demanded police remand. CJM has sent Bhai Kulbir Singh on five days police remand.

Release expected today

Nabha, Punjab (February 14, 2011): Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur, Bhai Palwinder Singh Shutrana and Bhai Gurdeep Singh Raju are expected to be released from maximum security jail, Nabha today.