Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains

PIL in Punjab High Court Seeks Justice in 8,257 Cases of Enforces Disappearances and Fake Encounters

Sach Khoj Academy to Hold Seminar on Human Rights, Religion and World Peace on December 15

Justice Denied in Indian State Sponsored Genocide in 1984 and 2002: Points Briefing at US Congress

Advocate Amar Singh Chahal on Indian State’s Policy of Impunity in Punjab

On Impunity in Punjab & Pardoning of Guilty Cops: Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur [Video]

Human Rights Lawyers Oppose Impunity in Punjab; Condemn Release of Cops Guilty of Extra-Judicial Killings

Human Rights Lawyers Oppose Indian State’s Policy of Impunity and Move to Release Guilty Punjab Cops

Lawmakers, Senior Lawyer, PU Students Discuss Court Verdict Sentencing 3 Sikh Youths for Possessing Books

Life Sentence to 3 Sikh Youths for Possessing Saka 1978 Pictures, Books: Exclusive Talk with Advo. RS Bains

Story of State Patronage to Gurmeet Pinky: Exclusive Talk With Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains

HC Directs Action Against SHO Who Arrested Victim Family to Help Gurmeet Pinky Take Revenge

Centre’s Notification Over Chandigarh is Unjustified and Discriminatory Against Punjab: Punjab Manch

Punjab Could Turn Into New Sinking Region on the Earth: Warns Geology Expert

Advo. R S Bains & Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi Explains New Petition on River Waters Issue

Journalist Sukhdev Singh on Punjab River Water Issue at Press Club Chandigarh [Video]

Right to River Waters: Petition Challenges Validity of Section 78, 79, 80 of Punjab Reorganisation Act

PCOCA Highly Vulnerable to Misuse; Would Also Endanger Free Trial: Advo. Rajwinder Singh Bains

SFS To Organize A Seminar On ‘PCOCA- Claims & Reality’ At Panjab University

Advo Rajwinder Singh Bains On Misuse Of UAPA, AFSPA & Other Laws In Indian Sub-Continent

Interaction with media during discussion on UAPA and Human Rights

How UAPA Affects Police Remand, Judicial Custody and Attitude of Judiciary and Media?

Sumedh Saini’s name Surfaces in Behbal Kalan Firing Probe; Saini fails to Appear before Probe Panel

Misuse of Sedition Law & Minorities in Indian Subcontinent: Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains’ Speech

Abolish Obnoxious Sedition Law 124-A Demands Dal Khalsa

Special Talk with Advo. R S Bains About Capt. Amarinder’s Disclosure on Fake Encounter of 21 Sikhs [VIDEO]

Disappeared, Denied but not Forgotten: Independent People’s Tribunal hears to testimonies of kins of Victims of Enforced Disappearances in Punjab

A Legendary activist of Human Rights (The Untold Story of Bapu Chaman Lal of Tarn Taran)

EXCLUSIVE: Bapu Chaman Lal (Tarn Taran)’s untiring struggle for Human Rights and Justice

High Court notice to farmers on petition seeking counting of farm-suicides in Punjab

His Wait for Justice proved Longer than His Life; Chaman Lal of Tarn Taran dies at 90 awaiting justice for his son killed by the Punjab police

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

Trials Set to Resume against Killer Cops of Punjab: SCI vacates stay (2016 Update)

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Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains

The Valiant – Jaswant Singh Khalra: New Book Launched

October 26, 2020

Partnership in Promoting Punjabi Art and Literature (PIPPAḶ) - a U.S. nonprofit formed to popularize Punjabi language and heritage amongst young generation launched the dual-language editions of its book on the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra — for children and youth.

Sikh Vichar Manch Raises Alarm Over Proposed Private Publication of Dr. Gurbhagat Singh’s Works

August 17, 2020

The Sikh intellectuals and academicians have opposed the publishing of Dr. Gurbaghat Singh’s English translation of Granth Sahib by some individuals saying such exercise will mar the authenticity of the great work done by the late Sikh scholar. The media reports last week said that some academicians who kept their hold on the translation work are out to publish it hurriedly, perhaps to take the credit for themselves.

Afraid of Pinning Down Government Media Accuses Minorities of Corona Spread

May 2, 2020

In a joint statement Sikh intellectuals, activists, journalists and lawyers today protested that instead of holding the Modi government guilty for a sudden lockdown that trapped unaware crores of migrant labor and other people at several places, the pro-Hindutva media outlets that earlier targeted Tabligh Jamaat and now accused the Sikh pilgrims of the spread of coronavirus in Punjab.

SGPC Offering Free Education to Police Wards is a Slavish Act: Sikh Vichar Manch

April 24, 2020

The announcement of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) that recognizing “yeoman services” rendered by the Punjab police personnel during coronavirus curfew, their wards would be given free education in various para-medic courses at its Health University is a sheer expression of slavery mentality and ignorance of prevailing reality on the ground, the Sikh Vichar Manch (SVM) said in a written statement issued today.

Sikh Intellectuals Condemn Police’s Overreaction on Patiala Sabzi Mandi Incident

April 15, 2020

That incident could have been avoided if the police had taken action as per law instead of provoking them with aggressive moves at the exit gate of the market, they added.

CAA, NRC, NRP : VIDEO REPORT OF PROTEST IN CHANDIGARH

January 3, 2020

A demonstration was organised by various organisations at Sector 17, Chandigarh on January 1, 2020.

‘Kagaz Nahin Dikhayenge’: Citizens Against Divide to Hold Protest Meeting in Chandigarh on 1 Jan

December 31, 2019

A large number of organisations pertaining to students, youth, workers, including intelligentsia and social activists held an emergency meeting in the wake of ongoing region-wide protests against the pending resolve of government of India to implement Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC), and National Population Register (NPR).

Advo. Rajwinder Singh Bains About Prof. SAR Geelani, Kashmir and Human Rights

December 24, 2019

Speaking during this event Advocate Rajinder Singh Bains recalled the contribution of Prof. SAR Geelani on the issue of political prisoners; and also spoke about Kashmir struggle and human rights issues.

PIL in Punjab High Court Seeks Justice in 8,257 Cases of Enforces Disappearances and Fake Encounters

December 20, 2019

Punjab & Haryana High Court hears a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) identifying over 8,257 cases of enforced disappearances. These persons were killed in fake encounters by Indian forces in Punjab during 1980s-90s period in Punjab.

Sach Khoj Academy to Hold Seminar on Human Rights, Religion and World Peace on December 15

December 9, 2019

Sach Khoj Academy is organising its 2nd seminar on “Human Rights, Religion and World Peace” at Baba Sohan Singh Bhakna Bhawan, Sector 29-D Chandigarh, from 10am – 2pm on 15th December 2019.

Justice Denied in Indian State Sponsored Genocide in 1984 and 2002: Points Briefing at US Congress

November 8, 2019

“We should use this moment when the world is paying attention to India,” said Sunita Viswanath as she joined a panel of academics, attorneys, and activists at a US capitol briefing on the delay and denial of justice for state-sponsored massacres of Indian minorities.

Advocate Amar Singh Chahal on Indian State’s Policy of Impunity in Punjab

October 24, 2019

A number of human rights lawyers held a joint press conference on October 16, 2019 at Press Club Chandigarh to express their opposition to the Indian State's policy of impunity for Crimes Against Humanity committed by Indian Security forces in Punjab during 1980s-1990s.

On Impunity in Punjab & Pardoning of Guilty Cops: Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur [Video]

October 20, 2019

Human Rights Lawyers Oppose Impunity in Punjab; Condemn Release of Cops Guilty of Extra-Judicial Killings

October 20, 2019

Declaring that Punjab Government move to get police police officers convicted of fake encounters and extra-judicial killings released from jail as “unlawful, arbitrary and unconstitutional”, various human rights lawyers today held a joint press conference and condemned the move.

Human Rights Lawyers Oppose Indian State’s Policy of Impunity and Move to Release Guilty Punjab Cops

October 16, 2019

Lawmakers, Senior Lawyer, PU Students Discuss Court Verdict Sentencing 3 Sikh Youths for Possessing Books

February 13, 2019

Chandigarh: Three Punjab MLAs, a senior lawyer of Punjab and Haryana High Court and various students of Panjab University Chandigarh took part in a discussion hosted by a students group called Sath. The discussion was held on Tuesday (Feb. 12) at a lawn near the library in PU. The topic of discussion was related to […]

Life Sentence to 3 Sikh Youths for Possessing Saka 1978 Pictures, Books: Exclusive Talk with Advo. RS Bains

February 9, 2019

In a first decision of its kind, a court in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (Nawanshahr) has convicted three Sikh activists under section 121 (Waging War Against the State) and 121A (Preparing to Wage War Against the State) of Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Story of State Patronage to Gurmeet Pinky: Exclusive Talk With Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains

December 30, 2018

Sikh Siyasat Editor Parmjeet Singh talked to Rajwinder Singh Bains, Senior Advocate of Punjab and Haryana Haryana Court about a recent decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

HC Directs Action Against SHO Who Arrested Victim Family to Help Gurmeet Pinky Take Revenge

December 27, 2018

A clear proof of targeting of victim families by culprit cops in Punjab have come into light in form of a judgement of Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Centre’s Notification Over Chandigarh is Unjustified and Discriminatory Against Punjab: Punjab Manch

October 5, 2018

A deputation of Punjab Manch led by Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi, Member Parliament on Thursday (Oct. 4) met the Governor of Punjab Shri V.P. Singh Badnore and submitted a memorandum in the name of the President of India regarding Chandigarh as the capital of Punjab.

Punjab Could Turn Into New Sinking Region on the Earth: Warns Geology Expert

April 6, 2018

During a press conference held at the Press Club in Chandigarh on April 25, 2018 a retired professor of Geology, Dr. Malkiat Singh Saini said that over exploitation of ground water of Punjab has create another crisis for Punjab which threatens the safety of over ground structures.

Advo. R S Bains & Dr. Dharamvira Gandhi Explains New Petition on River Waters Issue

April 5, 2018

Through their counsel Rajvinder Singh Bains and Loveneet Thakur, the petitioners said the sections 78, 79 and 80 of the Act were violative of articles 162 and 246(3) of the Constitution as “Irrigation and Hydel Power ” are the State Subjects under entry 17 of the State list.

Journalist Sukhdev Singh on Punjab River Water Issue at Press Club Chandigarh [Video]

April 5, 2018

A petition filed in the Punjab and Haryana High Court today has challenged the validity of sections 78, 79 and 80 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act (1966) pointing that when interpreted to extend the control of Punjab’s river water to the Centre, the sections violate the provisions of the Indian Constitution itself.

Right to River Waters: Petition Challenges Validity of Section 78, 79, 80 of Punjab Reorganisation Act

April 4, 2018

PCOCA Highly Vulnerable to Misuse; Would Also Endanger Free Trial: Advo. Rajwinder Singh Bains

February 11, 2018

Panjab University based students group called Students For Society (SFS) on Thursday (8th February) held a discussion on a controversial law PCOCA (Punjab Control of Organised Crime Act).

SFS To Organize A Seminar On ‘PCOCA- Claims & Reality’ At Panjab University

February 7, 2018

Panjab University based students group Students For Society (SFS) is going to organise a seminar on 'PCOCA-Claims and Reality' on 8th February 2018 (Thursday)

Advo Rajwinder Singh Bains On Misuse Of UAPA, AFSPA & Other Laws In Indian Sub-Continent

December 15, 2017

In this video Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains explains how draconian laws like AFSPA, TADA, POTA, UAPA are being misused against various nationalities

Interaction with media during discussion on UAPA and Human Rights

December 13, 2017

This is video recording of interaction between lawyers and media persons during discussion on UAPA and Human Rights.

How UAPA Affects Police Remand, Judicial Custody and Attitude of Judiciary and Media?

December 13, 2017

Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains said that imposition of UAPA in any case directly affects the duration of police remand and minimum judicial custody.

Sumedh Saini’s name Surfaces in Behbal Kalan Firing Probe; Saini fails to Appear before Probe Panel

November 7, 2017

Chandigarh: Former Punjab police chief Sumedh Saini’s name has reportedly surfaced in the statements recorded by Justice Ranjit Singh Commission during its’ probe into incident of police firing on civilians in Behbal Kalan in October 2015. A report in some vernaculars note that the probe panel send a communication to Sumedh Saini asking him to appear […]

Misuse of Sedition Law & Minorities in Indian Subcontinent: Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains’ Speech

August 19, 2017

This is the recording of the speech given by Advocate Rajwinder Singh Bains. He explained that how the laws such as Sedition are being against struggling people

Abolish Obnoxious Sedition Law 124-A Demands Dal Khalsa

August 14, 2017

The pro-freedom group of the Sikhs here today while re-asserting that freedom is inalienable right of every individual, the Dal Khalsa has accused Indian leadership

Special Talk with Advo. R S Bains About Capt. Amarinder’s Disclosure on Fake Encounter of 21 Sikhs [VIDEO]

May 22, 2017

Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh in a recent tweet disclosed a fact which amounts to clear admission of the fact that there were extra-judicial killings of the Sikhs in Punjab during 1980s-90.

Disappeared, Denied but not Forgotten: Independent People’s Tribunal hears to testimonies of kins of Victims of Enforced Disappearances in Punjab

April 1, 2017

The Punjab Documentation and Advocacy Project (PDAP) in collaboration with Human Rights Law Network and other bodies a two-day Independent People’s Tribunal (IPT) on the issues of enforced disappearances, fake encounters and two decades of the denial of justice and accountability in Punjab.

A Legendary activist of Human Rights (The Untold Story of Bapu Chaman Lal of Tarn Taran)

July 27, 2016

The Sikh Siyasat presents the untold story of Bapu Chaman Lal, who passed away on July 1, 2016 awaiting justice for his son killed by the Punjab police in a fake encounter in 1994. This documentary is a tribute to his untiring struggle and firm commitment for human rights and high values of truth.

EXCLUSIVE: Bapu Chaman Lal (Tarn Taran)’s untiring struggle for Human Rights and Justice

July 16, 2016

Bapu Chaman Lal lived for over hundred years but died on July 1, 2016 awaiting justice for his son killed in fake encounter by the police in 1994 and his wait for justice proved longer than his life.

High Court notice to farmers on petition seeking counting of farm-suicides in Punjab

July 12, 2016

The Punjab and Haryana high court has issued notice to the Punjab government directing the government to respond to a petition seeking direction for an independent census of farmers’ suicides in the state.

His Wait for Justice proved Longer than His Life; Chaman Lal of Tarn Taran dies at 90 awaiting justice for his son killed by the Punjab police

July 1, 2016

Chaman Lal, a resident of Tarn Taran in Punjab died today at the age of over 90 years. He waited for over two decades to see the Indian courts holding trial of police personnel accused of killing his son during enforced disappearance.

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

May 28, 2016

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.

Trials Set to Resume against Killer Cops of Punjab: SCI vacates stay (2016 Update)

May 5, 2016

Trials are all set to resume against alleged killer cops of Punjab. Many senior police officials of Punjab are also facing charges of murder for killing Sikh youth in fake encounters during late 1980s to early 1990s period.

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