Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal (UK)

Sikh Federation UK Seeks Timeline for Labour Leadership Change, Demands Action on 1984 Inquiry and Jagtar Singh Johal

Foreign Secretary to be Challenged to Provide Update on Diplomatic Efforts to Secure Release and Return of Jagtar Singh Johal

UK: New Foreign Secretary Called Upon to Deliver on Sikh Community’s Demands

APPG for British Sikhs Marks 20 Years, Calls for Government Action on Key Issues

Foreign Secretary Under Intense Pressure to Secure Release and Return of Jagtar Singh Johal

Exclusive Talk with UK Sikh Activist Leader About Jaggi Johal’s Case and British Government’s Role

Court Acquittal To Boost Efforts to Free and Bring Back Jagtar Singh Johal: Sikh Federation UK

Exclusive Interview with Jaggi Johal’s Lawyer After Acquittal of British Sikh Activist in India

Scottish Citizen Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal Acquitted in Baghapurana Case After 7 Years

UK Foreign Secretary Urged to Secure Release of Jagtar Singh Jaggi During India Visit Next Week: Sikh Federation UK

Rishi Sunak and the UK Government is Putting British Sikh Lives in Danger

UK Ministers are Selling out British Sikh Activists: Sikh Federation (UK)

Rishi Sunak Cannot be Trusted to Stand Up for British Citizens When it Comes to India

SCI Dismisses NIA’s Appeal Against Bail to Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal

Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal Gets Bail In Another Case

International Political Pressure To Be Exerted Seeking Release of Jagtar Singh Johal

Jagtar Singh Johal Gets Bail in Baghapurana (Moga) Case After 3 Years

Jagtar Singh Jaggi’s Bail Plea Dismissed in Amit Arora Case

Exclusive: Latest Update on Jagtar Singh Jaggi & Others Case; Talk with Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur

SCI Summarily Dismisses Review Petition Against Jail Transfer of Jagtar Singh Johal and Others

Jagdish Gagneja Case: NIA Files Chargesheet in Mohali Special Court Against Jagtar Singh Johal and Others

NIA Fails to File Reply on Discharge Plea of Jagtar Singh Johal; Seeks More Time

Two Years On, India Still Ignoring Well-Founded Allegations of Torture in Jagtar Singh Johal’s Case

Court Dismisses Punjab Police Chargesheet Against Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal

Jagtar Singh Johal Discharged in Bajakhana (Faridkot) Case

India Uses Trade to Force UK Foreign Office to Abandon Tortured Scot Held in Indian Jail for 600 days

Jagtar Singh Johal and Others Shifted to Delhi During Pendency of Review Petition

Hardeep Singh Shera Likely to be Shifted to Tihar Jail Today

Modi Dispensation Controlling Judiciary and Election Commission: Dal Khalsa

In SCI Order Totally False Ground Forged to Transfer Jaggi & Others to Tihar Jail

Jagtar Singh Johal and Others to be Shifted to Delhi; SCI Allows NIA Plea in 30 Seconds

CM Amarinder Singh & Punjab Police DGP Claims on Jagdish Gagneja Case Under Question After NIA Reply

NIA Court Appearance of Sikh Youth: Special News Report and Talk with Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur

500 Days Since Jagtar Singh Johal’s Arrest, India Still Failing to Investigate Torture Claims

Brother of Jagtar Singh Johal Makes Plea to Scots Over Online #FreeJaggiNow Drive

Moga Court Fixes 4 February as Next Date of Hearing in case Against Jagtar Singh Johal

Jagtar Singh Jaggi Gets Bail in Bajakhana Case; Update from Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur

Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal (UK)

Sikh Federation UK Seeks Timeline for Labour Leadership Change, Demands Action on 1984 Inquiry and Jagtar Singh Johal

May 12, 2026

In a strongly worded open letter, the Sikh Federation UK is calling for a realistic timetable to elect a new Labour leader, urging immediate action on the 1984 public inquiry, the release of Jagtar Singh Johal, and rising transnational repression.

India: UN Experts Warn Jagtar Singh Johal’s Prolonged Detention Amounts to Psychological Torture

April 29, 2026

There is no rationale for the continued detention of Sikh British national, Jagtar Singh Johal, who was abducted during a visit to India to get married, and has now spent over eight years – 3089 days – in prison without a foreseeable end to his case, UN experts* said today.

NIA Court Seeks Report on Protected Witnesses in Jagtar Singh Johal Trial

February 21, 2026

The Special NIA Court has directed the agency to provide a status report on two protected witnesses in the Jagtar Singh Johal trial update. With one witness deceased and another abroad, the defense notes parallels to Johal’s previous acquittal.

UK Ministers Face Growing Pressure Over Continued Detention of Jagtar Singh Johal

January 3, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Home Secretary Yvette Cooper are facing mounting cross-party pressure to intensify diplomatic efforts with India to secure the release and return of British national Jagtar Singh Johal, who has been held in an Indian jail for more than eight years.

Foreign Secretary to be Challenged to Provide Update on Diplomatic Efforts to Secure Release and Return of Jagtar Singh Johal

December 3, 2025

The UK Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, is expected to be challenged in the House of Commons this week after more than 150 MPs were contacted by hundreds of constituents urging her to provide a formal update on diplomatic efforts to secure the release of British national Jagtar Singh Johal, who has been held in arbitrary detention in India for over eight years.

UK: New Foreign Secretary Called Upon to Deliver on Sikh Community’s Demands

September 10, 2025

The Sikh Federation (UK) has written to Yvette Cooper, the newly appointed Foreign Secretary, urging her to urgently act on three key issues that could determine Labour’s relationship with the British Sikh community.

APPG for British Sikhs Marks 20 Years, Calls for Government Action on Key Issues

July 5, 2025

London: The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for British Sikhs celebrated its 20th anniversary with a high-profile event at the UK Parliament this week, setting out major achievements and outlining future priorities. The APPG, formed in July 2005 on the initiative of the Sikh Federation (UK), was established “to help represent British Sikhs” and improve […]

Foreign Secretary Under Intense Pressure to Secure Release and Return of Jagtar Singh Johal

May 5, 2025

It has been widely reported over 100 MPs have urged David Lammy to use all diplomatic efforts to secure the release and return of Jagtar Singh Johal.

Exclusive Talk with UK Sikh Activist Leader About Jaggi Johal’s Case and British Government’s Role

April 22, 2025

The Sikh diaspora in the UK has been established for a long time and remains politically active. They advocate for issues affecting Sikhs, both within the UK and globally, including the Sikh community in East Punjab and India.

Court Acquittal To Boost Efforts to Free and Bring Back Jagtar Singh Johal: Sikh Federation UK

March 8, 2025

Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal had his 151st trial hearing on March 4 2025 at a Special Indian court in Moga district of East Punjab in India. He was acquitted due to a total lack of evidence in the one case that has seen any progress.

Exclusive Interview with Jaggi Johal’s Lawyer After Acquittal of British Sikh Activist in India

March 7, 2025

As global uncertainty rises, further exacerbated by the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, the Indian government, led by Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, has faced accusations of targeting Sikh activists abroad, including in the USA, Canada, and the UK, through its agents. Punjab, due to its geo-strategic location, and Sikhs, due to their political history, have become increasingly relevant in the evolving situation in South Asia.

Scottish Citizen Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal Acquitted in Baghapurana Case After 7 Years

March 4, 2025

Moga, Punjab: Scottish citizen Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal has been acquitted in the Baghapurana police station case, more than seven years after his arrest. Additional Sessions Judge and UAPA Special Court Judge Harjit Singh cleared Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal of all charges in the 2016 case. Jagtar Singh was arrested and named in this case […]

UK Foreign Secretary Urged to Secure Release of Jagtar Singh Jaggi During India Visit Next Week: Sikh Federation UK

July 18, 2024

The Sikh Federation (UK) wrote to David Lammy on July 17, 2024 ahead of his visit to India next week urging him to secure the immediate release and return of Jagtar Singh Johal to the UK.

Rishi Sunak and the UK Government is Putting British Sikh Lives in Danger

January 22, 2024

In a press release by the Sikh Federation UK, it is said that the organization’s Principal Adviser Dabinderjit Singh has criticized the risk of the extreme Hindutva ideology that is allegedly being exported by the current Indian government across the globe.

UK Ministers are Selling out British Sikh Activists: Sikh Federation (UK)

November 16, 2023

The Indian Foreign Minister, Dr S Jaishankar has today concluded his 5-day trip to the UK. He met Rishi Sunak, James Cleverley, David Cameron, Grant Shapps and Lord Ahmad. This morning he met Tim Barrow, Rishi Sunak’s National Security Adviser and the Shadow Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.

Rishi Sunak Cannot be Trusted to Stand Up for British Citizens When it Comes to India

September 14, 2023

Chandigarh – Two day’s ago in Parliament Rishi Sunak was challenged over his handling of the case of British national, Jagtar Singh Johal. Alicia Kearns, the Conservative who chairs the Foreign Affairs Committee, said MPs said: “Will the Government now finally officially call for him to be released because the UN has accepted, he is arbitrarily […]

SCI Dismisses NIA’s Appeal Against Bail to Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal

August 8, 2023

The Supreme Court of India (SCI) today dismissed appeal field by National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India against bail granted to Scottish national Jagtar Singh alias Jaggi Johal.

Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal Gets Bail In Another Case

March 15, 2022

Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal, a Scottish Sikh arrested and jailed in India, was granted bail in another case today.

International Political Pressure To Be Exerted Seeking Release of Jagtar Singh Johal

November 18, 2020

There was an excellent turnout of MPs for the virtual lobby for Jagtar Singh Johal yesterday marking his third year in detention in India.

Jagtar Singh Johal Gets Bail in Baghapurana (Moga) Case After 3 Years

November 6, 2020

Scottish citizen Jagtar Singh Johal was today granted bail by Punjab and Haryana High court in Baghapurana (Moga) Case. Jagtar Singh, commonly known as Jaggi Johal, was picked by Punjab police up from Ramamandi (Jalandhar) on 4 November 2017. Police later recorded his arrested in FIR number 193/2016 (police station Baghapurana).

Jagtar Singh Jaggi’s Bail Plea Dismissed in Amit Arora Case

June 24, 2020

NIA special court here today dismissed bail application moved by arrested Scottish citizen Jagtar Singh Johal alia Jaggi in a case pertaining to alleged attack on Amit Arora. Jagtar Singh Johal's counsel Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur said that the NIA special court has dismissed the bail plea. "Bail application is dismissed but we are waiting for detailed order", he told Sikh Siyasat News (SSN).

Exclusive: Latest Update on Jagtar Singh Jaggi & Others Case; Talk with Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur

May 14, 2020

The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has dismissed a review petition against jail transfer of Scottish citizen Jagtar Singh alias Jaggi Johal and others.

SCI Summarily Dismisses Review Petition Against Jail Transfer of Jagtar Singh Johal and Others

May 12, 2020

The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has dismissed a review petition against jail transfer of Scottish citizen Jagtar Singh alias Jaggi Johal and others. The review was filed against a SCI order allowing jail transfer of Jagtar Singh Jaggi, Hardeep Singh Shera, Ramandeep Singh Bagga and others to Tihar jail in Delhi. The court had also transferred cases against them from Special NIA court Mohali to a similar special court in Delhi.

Jagdish Gagneja Case: NIA Files Chargesheet in Mohali Special Court Against Jagtar Singh Johal and Others

November 15, 2019

The National Investigation Agency of India (NIA) on today submitted the chargesheet in RSS leader Gagdish Gagneja's murder case in a special NIA Court of Additional Sessions Judge N. S. Gill.

NIA Fails to File Reply on Discharge Plea of Jagtar Singh Johal; Seeks More Time

November 7, 2019

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India failed to file a reply in a Mohali based special NIA court on 4 November 2019. The agency urged the court to grant more time for filing reply to a discharge plea moved by the counsel/s of Jagtar Singh Johal and Dharminder Singh Gugni in Case number RC-24/2017/NIA/DLI.

Two Years On, India Still Ignoring Well-Founded Allegations of Torture in Jagtar Singh Johal’s Case

November 5, 2019

In a statement issued on November 3, 2019 REDRESS said that India continues to ignore its binding international obligations to investigate the allegations of torture in Jagtar Singh-Johal’s case. Monday 4 November 2019 marked two years since his arrest in India. New expert analysis has added further support to Jagtar Singh Johal’s claims of torture.

Court Dismisses Punjab Police Chargesheet Against Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal

July 24, 2019

The court of an Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) today discharged a UAPA and Arms Act case against Jagtar Singh Johal and others.

Jagtar Singh Johal Discharged in Bajakhana (Faridkot) Case

July 24, 2019

The court of an Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) today discharged a UAPA and Arms Act case against Jagtar Singh Johal and others.

India Uses Trade to Force UK Foreign Office to Abandon Tortured Scot Held in Indian Jail for 600 days

June 26, 2019

Today marks 600 days in an Indian jail of Jagtar Singh Johal, the 32-year old Scot from Dumbarton who has been tortured and threatened to be burnt alive by police and is being detained without a proper trial.

Jagtar Singh Johal and Others Shifted to Delhi During Pendency of Review Petition

May 26, 2019

The Indian authorities on Saturday (May 25) shifted arrested Socttland citizen Jagtar Singh Johal alias Jaggi out of Punjab jails along with other persons arrested by the NIA in several cases investigated by the agency.

Hardeep Singh Shera Likely to be Shifted to Tihar Jail Today

May 21, 2019

In pursuance of Supreme Court of India's order, it is expected that Hardeep Singh Shera - one the persons arrested and accused by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in various cases, will be shifted out of Punjab today.

Modi Dispensation Controlling Judiciary and Election Commission: Dal Khalsa

May 17, 2019

Bhatinda, Punjab: As the elections are drawing closer, the Sikh group Dal Khalsa held a march on May 16 in the city to protest against transfer of Jagtar Singh Jaggi Johal and other under trails from Punjab to Tihar jail and their cases to NIA court in Delhi, framing of social activist Lakha Sidhana in […]

In SCI Order Totally False Ground Forged to Transfer Jaggi & Others to Tihar Jail

May 10, 2019

When the defence lawyer of arrested Sikh youths – Jagtar Singh Jaggi, Ramandeep Singh Bagga and Hardeep Singh Shera & others, had alleged that the NIA had subverted the judicial and legal procedure to get the cases against 11 persons, including those aforesaid; transferred outside Punjab, it was merely an allegation.

Jagtar Singh Johal and Others to be Shifted to Delhi; SCI Allows NIA Plea in 30 Seconds

May 7, 2019

The Supreme Court of India (SCI) today allowed National Investigative Agency (NIA)'s plea to transfer the trial of cases investigated by the NIA from Punjab to Delhi. NIA has booked Jagtar Singh Johal @ Jaggi, Ramandeep Singh Bagga, Hardeep Singh Shera and others in various cases related to killings of some persons between 2016 and 2017.

CM Amarinder Singh & Punjab Police DGP Claims on Jagdish Gagneja Case Under Question After NIA Reply

April 29, 2019

More than a year-and-half after the Punjab chief minister, Captain Amarinder Singh and the then Punjab DGP Suresh Arora claimed the August 2016 murder of state RSS vice-president, Brig Jagdish Gagneja (retd) had been solved, no one is formally named in this case by investigating agencies.

NIA Court Appearance of Sikh Youth: Special News Report and Talk with Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur

March 22, 2019

This is special news report on NIA court appearance of Jagtar Singh Johali alias Jaggi and others in Mohali on March 20, 2019. The news report also includes special update from Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur.

500 Days Since Jagtar Singh Johal’s Arrest, India Still Failing to Investigate Torture Claims

March 16, 2019

As Jagtar Singh Johal remains confined in custody of Indian police after his arrest in November 2017, an international human rights group called REDRESS has noted that his claims about custodial torture during initial days of his custody still remains unaddressed.

Brother of Jagtar Singh Johal Makes Plea to Scots Over Online #FreeJaggiNow Drive

March 5, 2019

The lawyer brother of a Dumbarton man detained in India has urged Scots to back a social media drive marking 500 days spent in custody, a report in The National notes.

Moga Court Fixes 4 February as Next Date of Hearing in case Against Jagtar Singh Johal

January 23, 2019

The District and Sessions Court of Moga on January 21 fixed February 4 as the next of hearing for prosecution evidences in a case against British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal.

Jagtar Singh Jaggi Gets Bail in Bajakhana Case; Update from Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur

January 17, 2019

Arrested British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal @ Jaggi's lawyer Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur today released a video message sharing an update that Jagtar Singh Johal has been granted bail by a Faridkot court in a case registered at PS Bajakhana vide FIR No. 163/2017 under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and Arms Act.

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