Dr. GN Saibaba’s untimely demise a loss to the academic and Human Rights Community
The PUCL demands that his wife get all benefits from Delhi University, which Dr. Saibaba was denied by non- restoration of his job by DU
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Manipur: Fundamental right of being able to move about freely in the country is being violated
Clearly the fundamental right guaranteed to citizens under the Constitution, of being able to move about freely in the country, is being violated. The conflict has taken a heavy toll on the lives of common Meiteis and Kukis, many of whom languish in relief camps and face an uncertain future.
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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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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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Civil Society Recommendations for the Manifesto of Political Parties in GE-2024 on FOPL
Representatives of all political parties launched the Patna Declaration, endorsing the declaration by signing on to it. All representatives have pledged to include these demands in their respective party’s upcoming election manifestos.
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On this World Human Rights Day, remember the Golden Rule!
The Golden Rule is a universal principle that says “treat others the way you want to be treated.” The message of the Golden Rule is simple, universal and powerful and is the most prevalent and universal moral principle in human history.
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Shashikant Warishe Murder: Statement by PEC, Geneva and PUCL Maharashtra
Warishe (48), who used to work for Marathi-language daily Mahanagari Times, was mowed down by a four-wheeler on Monday at Rajapur area following which he was rushed to a nearby hospital. The brave journalist succumbed to injuries on 7 February.
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Etah Elderly Inmate case: NHRC says, inhuman and violation of SC guidelines; recommends 25K compensation
The directions of the Supreme Court in above quoted case were outrightly violated and the human rights of the deceased victim were infringed. The department also accepted the negligence and ADG, Prisons suspended a Jail warden in this regard.
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Odisha: Human rights violated, village under police siege for JSW land acquisition
An SKM-Odisha delegation also met the Governor on 4th January and appealed that peace and normalcy be restored in the Dhinkia region by withdrawing all police forces from the area.
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YHRD report on Extra-juducial Killings and Cover-up in Uttar Pradesh
This development has received scrutiny from five United Nations Special Rapporteurs. Multiple petitions seeking a fair investigation into these killings are pending at the Supreme Court, and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
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