Journalism Is Not A Crime…so why are they still in jail?
On World Press Freedom Day , May 3, 2022, this special focus from Free Speech Collective on journalists who are in jail. Download link available below:
CPJ, rights groups, and publications call for release of Fahad Shah and other Kashmiri journalists
Mr. Manoj SinhaLieutenant Governor, Jammu and Kashmirrajbhawan@jk.gov.inadsecy.rb-jk@nic.inps.rb-jk@nic.i Sent via email Dear Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha, We, the undersigned 58 press freedom organizations, human rights organizations, and publications write to request your urgent intervention to secure the immediate release of Fahad Shah, editor of the online news portal The […]
Kashmirwalla editor Fahad Shah still in police custody
The arrest of Kashmirwalla’s founder and editor Fahad Shah on charges of sedition (IPC 124-A) and terror charges under the repressive and draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, is a chilling sign of the untrammelled powers of the administration to crack down even on the last vestiges of […]
On World Human Rights Day, Aravalli Activists Detained in Gurgaon
At least 26 citizens and members of the Aravalli Bachao group were picked up by police in Gurgaon and detained for over three hours when they staged a silent peaceful protest against a waste burning plant that Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar was slated to inaugurate, despite […]
Citizens’ Appeal to CJI: Expedite Important Pending Constitutional Matters
These cases affect the daily lives of very large sections of the populace, in addition to being issues of
national importance. Early disposal of these Constitution cases will restore the faith that we as citizens
repose in the judiciary and the Supreme Court.
PUCL condemns UAPA charge against lawyers on fact finding mission in Tripura
“By considering the legitimate freedom of speech and expression in both its off line and on line avatars as unlawful activity, the Tripura police are overstepping the bounds of their legal authority and without any legitimate cause violating constitutionally protected rights. By asking that Mukesh and Indori remove […]
Womens’ groups seek withdrawal of Bombay HC gag order
More than 100 women activists and womens’ rights organisations have expressed grave misgivings of a Bombay High Court order that effectively results in a gag of court proceedings of sexual harassment cases. Read the detailed statement submitted to the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and Justice […]
One year on: Campaign to release Siddique Kappan and co-accused
The Siddique Kappan Solidarity Committee launched a campaign for the release of the jailed journalist, who was arrested by Uttar Pradesh police and charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, when he was on his way to Hathras village to cover the gang-rape and fatal assault on […]
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