Sikhs in Jails

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

Sikh Activists Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Waging “Paper” War Against Indian State

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

Sikh Political Prisoner in Tihar Jail Seeks Ayurvedic Medical Assistance; HC Notice to Delhi Govt.

Sikh Political Prisoners’ Issue: Mother Writes Second Letter for Harnek Singh Bhap’s Jail Transfer to Punjab

Shera and Bagga Sent to Nabha Jail under Judicial Custody

Alleging Life Threat from Jail Authorities, Hariminder Singh Mintoo begins Hunger Strike in Patiala Jail

Hearing in Moga case against Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara postponed to December 19

Court Accepts Chargesheet Against Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara After Appearance Through Video Link

Judge Refuses to Accept Chargesheet against Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara in His Absence

Exclusive Talk with Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur about Sikh Political Prisoners Issue

Bombay High Court orders release of Sikh political prisoner Nishan Singh after 30 years of jail

No bar on parole, media sections have miss-reproted SCI judgement in Lal Singh Case: Advo. Manjhpur

Bhai Lal Singh case: SCI sets aside HC order; Tells to approach Indian Home Ministry for Premature Release

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara being mistreated in Tihar jail: Advo. Amar Singh Chahal (Jan. 14, 2016)

Punjab Govt. had no significant role in release of Bhai Waryam Singh

Sikh Political Prisoner Bhai Waryam Singh released on premature release

Bhai Paramjit Singh Bheora transferred to Burail jail Chandigarh

Chandigarh police fail to get police remand of Jagtar Singh Tara in Burail jailbreak case

Sikh political prisoner Bhai Shamsher Singh released on parole

Balwant Singh Rajoana taken to Rajendra Hospital after severe back pain

SGGSWU to offer literature to Sikh prisoners in UK and Punjab jails

Distance Turns Hurdle, Delays Jail Transfer of Sikh Political Prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khera

Nabha jail inmates, staff to be benefitted from initiative of Germany based Sikh leader

Charged with alleged militancy related case, Ramandeep Singh Sunny gets bail from High Court  

Don’t chain Jagtar Singh Hawara during court appearances: Court tells Delhi police

US citizen continues to be jailed in India as his fasting father remains Hospitalized & force-fed

Bibi Sarvarinder Kaur and S. Gurtej Singh IAS clarifies the struggle goals of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa

Jagtar Singh Tara moved out of Burail jail for court appearance; UT Police’ plea for reamnd dismissed

Sikh Prisoners can’t be released, says Sumedh Saini; DGP mis-interpreting the list: Advocate Manjhpur

Sikh Political Prisoners’ issue: RTI reply by India’s Home Ministry put CM Badal’s “efforts” under question

Bapu Surat Singh’s hunger strike continues; Sikh bodies took out protest march in Ludhaina

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Sikhs in Jails

Rajasthan Court Sentences 8 Imprisonments for Life to Jagmohan Singh, Others in UAPA Case

August 25, 2020

It is learnt that a trial court in Badmer (Rajasthan) today sentenced one Jagmohan Singh and nine others to undergo eight counts of imprisonment for life in a UAPA case. The case was related to recovery of arms and explosives and the trial was held under various section of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) besides Arms Act, Explosives Act and Indian Penal Code.

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).

P&H High Court Grants Bail to Gurdial Singh in UAPA & Waging War Case

June 15, 2020

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted bail to a Sikh undertrial named Gurdial Singh in a case registered by Punjab police for allegedly "waging war against the state".

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.

Rajashtan High Court Allows Parole of Sikh Political Prisoner Harnek Singh Bhapp

May 8, 2020

Rajashtan high has granted relief to Sikh political prisoner Harnek Singh Bhapp who is presently confined in Central Jail, Jaipur. The High Court today granted parole of Harnek Singh, whose parole was cancelled by the Rajashtan government.

Rajashtan Discriminates Against Sikh Political Prisoner Harnek Singh Bhapp; Withdraws Parole Order

April 21, 2020

In yet another instance of discrimination against Sikh political prisoners, the state of Rajasthan has denied parole of Harnek Singh Bhapp, despite directions of Indian Supreme Court to grant special parole of prisoners in order to reduce number of inmates in prisons.

Indian ‘Justice’ Waging War on Freedom of Expression To Crush Dissent: World Sikh Parliament

February 12, 2019

The World Sikh Parliament (WSP) has issued a press release saying that the Sikh activists body took serious note of the decision of an Indian court last week to convict and sentence to life imprisonment three Sikh activists for ‘waging war against the state’.

“Waging War Against the State”: Police Now Book Arvinder Singh for Supplying Arms

February 12, 2019

Nawanshahr Police have registered a fresh case against Arvinder Singh, who was sentenced to life imprisonment along with two others for waging war against the Government of India, and three others under the Arms Act and under provisions of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

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).

Sikh Activists Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Waging “Paper” War Against Indian State

February 6, 2019

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.

Sikh Political Prisoner in Tihar Jail Seeks Ayurvedic Medical Assistance; HC Notice to Delhi Govt.

January 16, 2019

Bhai Daya Singh Lahoriya, a Sikh political prisoner confined in Delhi's Central Jail Tihar, has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking medical assistance from an Ayurvedic doctor.

Sikh Political Prisoners’ Issue: Mother Writes Second Letter for Harnek Singh Bhap’s Jail Transfer to Punjab

August 31, 2018

Mata Surinder Kaur, mother of Sikh political prisoner Harnek Singh Bhap, has written to a letter to the Secretary of Home Department of Government of Rajasthan seeking her son’s jail transfer from Rajasthan to Punjab.

Shera and Bagga Sent to Nabha Jail under Judicial Custody

January 10, 2018

A Special NIA Court in Mohali on January 9, 2018 sent Ramandeep Singh Bagga and Hardeep Singh Shera to Maximum Security Jail in Nabha under judicial custody.

Alleging Life Threat from Jail Authorities, Hariminder Singh Mintoo begins Hunger Strike in Patiala Jail

January 6, 2018

Haminder Singh Mintoo has maintained that his life was under threat and he accused jail superintendent Rajan Kapur, deputy superintendent Gurcharan Dhaliwal and assistant superintendent Prabhjot Singh for the same.

Hearing in Moga case against Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara postponed to December 19

December 16, 2017

Hearing in a case against Sikh political prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara was postponed to December 19 today as the additional session judge, Moga who was to hear the case, was on leave.

Court Accepts Chargesheet Against Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara After Appearance Through Video Link

November 30, 2017

A local court in Nihal Singh Wara (Moga) yesterday to accepted chargesheet against Sikh political prisoner Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara.

Judge Refuses to Accept Chargesheet against Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara in His Absence

November 21, 2017

A local court in Nihal Singh Wara (Moga) today refused to accept chargesheet against Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara in his absence.

Exclusive Talk with Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur about Sikh Political Prisoners Issue

July 8, 2016

Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur maintains list of Sikh Political Prisoners. Sikh Siyasat's Editor Parmjeet Singh talked to Advo. Manjhpur about recent court decisions in Bhai Lal Singh Akalgarh and Bhai Nishan Singh Sohal's case.

Bombay High Court orders release of Sikh political prisoner Nishan Singh after 30 years of jail

July 5, 2016

Bombay High Court has reportedly cleared the release of a Sikh Political prisoner Nishan Singh, who has spent more than 30 years, including remissions, in Indian prisons.

No bar on parole, media sections have miss-reproted SCI judgement in Lal Singh Case: Advo. Manjhpur

June 30, 2016

Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur, who maintains the list of Sikh political prisoners, has rejected some media reports which 'wrongfully' reported that Supreme Court of India's judgement in Sikh political prisoner Bhai Lal Singh's case.

Bhai Lal Singh case: SCI sets aside HC order; Tells to approach Indian Home Ministry for Premature Release

June 29, 2016

New Delhi: The Indian Supreme Court today set aside Punjab and Haryana High Court order commanding benefits of premature release to Sikh political prisoner Bhai Lal Singh. The SCI, however, granted liberty to Bhai Lal Singh to submit a representation/application before the competent authority of the Union of India within a period of eight weeks and the authority shall […]

Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara being mistreated in Tihar jail: Advo. Amar Singh Chahal (Jan. 14, 2016)

January 14, 2016

Advocate Amar Singh Chahal held a press conference in Chandigarh and said that Jagtar Singh Hawara was being mistreated by Tihar Jail authorities.

Punjab Govt. had no significant role in release of Bhai Waryam Singh

December 17, 2015

Advo. Jaspal Singh Manjhpur, who maintains the list Sikh political prisoners, said that it was the UP and the Central government who have cleared the release of Bhai Wariam Singh and the Punjab government had nothing to do with it.

Sikh Political Prisoner Bhai Waryam Singh released on premature release

December 17, 2015

Sikh Political Prisoner Bhai Waryam Singh, 70, was released today on premature release. He was undergoing imprisonment for life in Bans-Bareli Jail in Uttar Pradesh (UP). His arrest dates back to 1990 and he was convicted under TADA.

Bhai Paramjit Singh Bheora transferred to Burail jail Chandigarh

December 17, 2015

Sikh political prisoner Bhai Paramjit Singh Bheora has been transferred to Chandigarh Model Jail, Burail from Tihar jail Delhi. He is undergoing imprisonment for life in Punjab CM Beant Singh assassination case.

Chandigarh police fail to get police remand of Jagtar Singh Tara in Burail jailbreak case

July 14, 2015

Chandigarh police once again failed to get police remand of Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara in Burail jailbreak case. The Punjab and Haryana High Court yesterday dismissed a petition moved by the UT police.

Sikh political prisoner Bhai Shamsher Singh released on parole

July 13, 2015

Sikh political prisoner Bhai Shamsher Singh was released from Burrail Jail Chandigarh on parole today. He is undergoing imprisonment for life in Punjab CM Beant Singh assassination case.

Balwant Singh Rajoana taken to Rajendra Hospital after severe back pain

July 4, 2015

Sikh political prisoner Bhai Balwant Singh Rajoana was brought to Government Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, in the morning on July 3 after he complained of severe back pain and numbness in his legs.

SGGSWU to offer literature to Sikh prisoners in UK and Punjab jails

July 4, 2015

The Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University (SGGSWU) has announced to provide Sikh religious literature to Sikh prisoners lodged in jails in United Kingdom. The varsity, owned by Shiromani Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (SGPC), has also announced seek permission from the Punjab government to provide such literature for prisoners in Punjab jails.

Distance Turns Hurdle, Delays Jail Transfer of Sikh Political Prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khera

June 17, 2015

Sikh political prisoner Gurdeep Singh Khera could not be transferred to Punjab yesterday. While the state governments of Punjab and Karnataka have already cleared his jail transfer from Gulbarga jail in Karnataka to Central Jail in Amritsar (Punjab), his jail transferred is delayed by some transportation hurdles.

Nabha jail inmates, staff to be benefitted from initiative of Germany based Sikh leader

June 16, 2015

Nabha jail inmates and staff will be benefitted from a humanitarian initiative undertaken by a Germany based Sikh leader Gurmeet Singh Khuniyan.

Charged with alleged militancy related case, Ramandeep Singh Sunny gets bail from High Court  

May 16, 2015

Ramandeep Singh alias Sunny has reportedly got bail from the Punjaba and Haryana High Court in an Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) case.

Don’t chain Jagtar Singh Hawara during court appearances: Court tells Delhi police

April 7, 2015

A Delhi court has reportedly issued directions to the Delhi police to remove chains of Bhai Jagtar Singh Hawara during his court appearances. The directions came yesterday during a court appearance of the Sikh political prisoner before a Delhi court in case u/FIR 229/05, Alipur police station, u/s 120 (B), 121 and 307 (IPC).

US citizen continues to be jailed in India as his fasting father remains Hospitalized & force-fed

April 2, 2015

An old aged man of 82 years named Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa is grappling with the government for 76 days for the release of Sikh Detainees who have already served their life sentences.

Bibi Sarvarinder Kaur and S. Gurtej Singh IAS clarifies the struggle goals of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa

March 27, 2015

Hunger Strike of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa for the release of Sikh political prisoners languishing across the different jails of India has completed 72 days. This struggle was commenced by Bapu Surat Singh to ensure the release of those prisoners who have served their life sentences.

Jagtar Singh Tara moved out of Burail jail for court appearance; UT Police’ plea for reamnd dismissed

February 28, 2015

The Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Shalini Nagpal yesterday dismissed the revision petition moved by the Chandigarh police, seeking the custody of Bhai Jagtar Singh Tara in 11 years old Burail Jailbreak case.

Sikh Prisoners can’t be released, says Sumedh Saini; DGP mis-interpreting the list: Advocate Manjhpur

February 27, 2015

Advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur who maintains the list of Sikh political prisoners alleged that by referring repeatedly to all persons included in the list, Punjab DGP Sumedh Saini was attempting to confuse the issue and misguide the people. He said that even a bare sight on the list makes clear that it is a list of all Sikh political prisoners, including under-trials and convicted persons.

Sikh Political Prisoners’ issue: RTI reply by India’s Home Ministry put CM Badal’s “efforts” under question

February 19, 2015

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal's claim about raising the issue of Sikh Political Prisoners with India's Home ministry have come under question.

Bapu Surat Singh’s hunger strike continues; Sikh bodies took out protest march in Ludhaina

February 17, 2015

Representatives of various Sikh bodies took out a march from Civil Hospital Ludhaina (Where Bapu Surat Singh is put under medical observation by the police and civil administration) to the office of Deputy Commissioner. Protesters handed over a memorandum to Ludhaina DC.

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