Articles by: PIL Watch Group

Hindu Rashtra, Khalistan & Indian State – Questions Before Home Ministry

Hindu Rashtra, Khalistan & Indian State – Questions Before Home Ministry

The PIL Watch Group watches with concern the events unfolding in Punjab. Consequent to the opinion expressed publicly by the police officials, central intelligence agencies, public figures on the recent developments in Punjab pertaining to release of an accused from judicial custody ostensibly due to protest demonstration (at Ajnala police station, near Amritsar) organised by a newly formed outfit ‘Waris[Read More…]

by 05/03/2023 Comments are Disabled India
As Justice Karnan Fights His Legal Battle, His Safety, Well-being Must Be Ensured

As Justice Karnan Fights His Legal Battle, His Safety, Well-being Must Be Ensured

Ever since the Supreme Court of India passed the order on 9th May, 2017 of arrest of Justice C.S. Karnan, a judge of the Calcutta High Court, he has been rendered untraceable. Since the Supreme Court order had put press censorship of sorts,rumours are afloat about Justice Karnan’s whereabouts. A disinformation campaign has been launched in the mainstream media to[Read More…]

by 11/05/2017 2 comments Human Rights
In Defence Of Justice Karnan’s Constitutional Rights

In Defence Of Justice Karnan’s Constitutional Rights

  The Supreme Court’s order of today (09 May, 2017) sentenced Calcutta High Court judge, Justice C.S. Karnan to six months imprisonment for contempt of court; additionally media has also been barred from publishing pronouncements of Justice Karnan. This order undermines the Constitution of India as it violates Article 19(fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression) and erodes the[Read More…]

by 09/05/2017 2 comments India