PUCL responds to NIA Court observations against NGO/CSO in Kasganj verdict
The PUCL hope that these prejudiced and invidious observations are suo motu expunged from the reported judgment
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PUCL Appeals to PM to urgently accept demands of protesting farmers
Ensure that there is negotiation which brings an end to the 28 days of the fast unto death of 73-year-old Farmers leader, Jagjit Singh Dallewal and end the impasse of the last 10 months on Shambhu and Khanauri border.
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Bhopal Disaster@40: Rally to the abandoned factory site with effigy of “corporate crime”
Carrying an effigy of “corporate crime” the marchers, denounced regional, national and international leaders and international relief organizations for their continued involvement in denial of justice and a life of dignity for the survivors.
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SKM Extends Support to Farmers Struggle against Electricity Privatisation, Boycotting Prepaid Smart Meters
In district Bargarh, Western Odisha, more than 15,000 farmers protested against the smart meters and voluntarily removed the smart meters installed at their homes and farms and piled them up in the office of Tata Power in Padmapur and other blocks. Smart Meter boycott has become a widespread movement in Bargarh and surrounding districts of Western Odisha.
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Benares: Prof. Suresh K. Nair Honored with Jan Mitra Award by PVCHR
Prof. Suresh K. Nair’s artistic journey is marked by a commitment to cultural preservation and a drive to push the boundaries of contemporary art. His work inspires artists and advocates for peace worldwide. Notably, his accolades include the Elizabeth Green Shield Foundation Scholarship (Canada, 1999), the Fulbright Fellowship (USA, 2006-07) for an educational exchange program at Tyler School of Art, Temple University, Philadelphia, and the Lalithakala Akademi Award, Kerala.
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PUCL Statement on Detention of Sonam Wangchuk and 150 Ladakhi Padyatris
PUCL calls upon the Delhi Police Commissioner to revoke the prohibitory order under Section 163 BNSS imposing ban on the constitutionally guaranteed right to assembly and to stop the misuse of powers under Section 163 to silence dissent and democratic expression.
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‘Mazdoor Sabha’ in Manesar: Terminated Maruti Workers Demand Reinstatement and Justice
The present struggle of Maruti Manesar workers have forced the labour department and the government to open a dialogue and call tripartite meetings.
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An Open Letter to the President of India from Concerned Citizens of North-East States
Concerned women leaders, human rights activists, peace builders, journalists, community leaders and concerned citizens from North East India are totally outraged and unequivocally condemn the recent dastardly and vicious attack based on trumped up allegations against Babloo Loitongbam a highly respected, renowned and credible human rights defender from the state of Manipur.
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Repeal UAPA, reform PMLA, stop targeting HRD’s and non-FCRA organisations: PUCL
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released India’s Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) on 19th September 2024, which has found India “partially compliant” with its standards governing Not-profit organisations (NPOs / civil society organisations).
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Encounter Raj is a danger to democracy- PUCL Uttar Pradesh
Currently a case is pending in the Supreme Court regarding encounters during this specific government’s term which amounts to more than 1000 to which the state was asked to reply and despite that these incidence have not stop but instead have kept on increasing which is a matter of concern because it seems to be a clear declaration to finish the rule of law.
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