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INDIA: Jurist, stop preaching

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Statement : The observations made by the Supreme Court of India in a case concerning disciplinary action against a former Major of the Indian Army contradict the Court's own profile. Dismissing the appeal filed by the Major, who had filed the appeal aggrieved by the Army’s action against him, the court held that discipline is paramount in public office. Read More...

INDIA: Three men tortured and killed in controversial encounter with 23rd Assam Rifles

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Urgent Appeal Case : The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received information from the Centre for Organisation Research & Education (CORE) concerning torture and the extrajudicial killing of three indigenous Meitei in Manipur by an encounter with the 23rd Assam Rifles (AR) under the command of Major Hanuman near Maphou Dam, Nongdam Village of Ukhrul District in Manipur. Such unconscionable acts of brutality, particularly from authorities entrusted with the protection of these very individuals, are morally repugnant and legally indefensible. We urge you to write in to the relevant authorities today demanding that immediate action be taken against the perpetrators of these violations against the legal-constitutional and human rights of these three persons. Read More...

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