News for '-sikhs-for-justice'

Threats to stop probe into PM's security lapse, say SC lawyers

Threats to stop probe into PM's security lapse, say SC lawyers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

Several Supreme Court lawyers on Monday wrote to the apex court alleging that they have received calls threatening judges over the case involving the security breach that left Prime Minister Narendra Modi stuck for 20 minutes on a flyover in Punjab last week.

'We have no policy to kill our enemies'

'We have no policy to kill our enemies'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

'Countries like Israel said openly that they will hunt people down. We have no such policy.' 'We have always been following the legal process of getting them (people wanted by India) through extradition.'

NIA raids 10 places linked to Khalistani terrorist's aides in Punjab, Haryana

NIA raids 10 places linked to Khalistani terrorist's aides in Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The raids were conducted a day after a special court in Mohali declared Dala a proclaimed offender in a case of conspiracy to kill a priest in Punjab, a spokesperson of the federal agency said.

Khalistan backers force closure of Indian consulate in Brisbane

Khalistan backers force closure of Indian consulate in Brisbane

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The honorary consulate of India in Brisbane was forced to close down on Wednesday due to safety concerns after Khalistan supporters organised an unauthorised gathering and blocked the entry of the office, days after Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese assured India that his government will not tolerate "extreme actions."

Khalistan Tiger Force chief shot dead outside gurdwara in Canada

Khalistan Tiger Force chief shot dead outside gurdwara in Canada

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The unidentified youths shot Nijjar, a designated terrorist, inside the premises of Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib, of which he was the head, at Surrey at 8:27 pm (local time) on Sunday, they said.

Delhi airport on alert after threat by Khalistani group

Delhi airport on alert after threat by Khalistani group

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The United States-based SFJ has issued a call to boycott Air India flights and urged the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots to occupy the airport to "internationalise" the issue, they said.

'Can Modi show that Trudeau is wrong?'

'Can Modi show that Trudeau is wrong?'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'Can Trudeau's evidence hold up? If not, he's finished.'

Himachal seals borders after Khalistani flags surfaced

Himachal seals borders after Khalistani flags surfaced

Rediff.com9 May 2022

The SIT has been directed to take up the investigation of the case immediately and carry out a professional and impartial investigation to ensure transparency.

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

After Khalistan backers vandalise Indian mission, UK officials say...

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The tricolour flying atop the Indian High Commission was grabbed at by the protesters chanting pro-Khalistani slogans on Sunday, leading to an arrest related to the violent disorder.

PM accepts Facebook invite, Sikh rights group doesn't 'like' it

PM accepts Facebook invite, Sikh rights group doesn't 'like' it

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Sikhs For Justice plans to picket Facebook's Menlo Park headquarters during Narendra Modi's September 27 visit.

NIA to attach properties of designated Khalistani terrorists

NIA to attach properties of designated Khalistani terrorists

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

In July this year, Pannun and Nijjar were declared as designated terrorists under the provisions of the UAPA Act, along with seven other individuals.

'Khalistan is a business'

'Khalistan is a business'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

'Khalistanis can be divided into three categories: Firstly, hardcore ideological people. They are microscopic, not even 1%.' 'Secondly, those who consider Khalistan a business.' 'The third category that has built the narrative of Khalistan are those who gain from polarisation.'

Ludhiana court blast accused held in Germany

Ludhiana court blast accused held in Germany

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

A police officer said that during the investigation names of two suspects residing in Pakistan and Germany, both from banned Sikh organisations, have emerged.

Delhi police registers case against banned Sikh outfit

Delhi police registers case against banned Sikh outfit

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The secessionist outfit SFJ, formed in 2007, is a US-based group seeking a separate homeland for Sikhs -- a "Khalistan" in Punjab.

Khalistanis have infiltrated farmers' protest: Govt told SC

Khalistanis have infiltrated farmers' protest: Govt told SC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Attorney General K K Venugopal, appearing for the Centre, said that 'Khalistanis' have infiltrated the protest and he will file an affidavit along with the necessary inputs of the intelligence bureau (IB).

Curfew in Patiala after groups clash over anti-Khalistan march, 4 hurt

Curfew in Patiala after groups clash over anti-Khalistan march, 4 hurt

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The clash took place outside the Kali Mata temple when members of an outfit that calls itself "Shiv Sena (Bal Thackeray)" began a Khalistan Murdabad march.

Bharara moves to dismiss complaint against RSS

Bharara moves to dismiss complaint against RSS

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

The New York-based Sikhs For Justice has sought a court order directing US Secretary of State John Kerry to designate the RSS a 'Foreign Terrorist Organisation,' which Preet Bharara says the US government intends to move to dismiss.

'We thought the building might come down'

'We thought the building might come down'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

'Security should be outside the court and not inside.'

Farmers to go ahead with tractor rally on R-Day in Delhi

Farmers to go ahead with tractor rally on R-Day in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

A farmer union leader alleged that the National Investigation Agency is filing cases against those who are part of the protest or supporting it.

US court dismisses rights violation case against Badal

US court dismisses rights violation case against Badal

Rediff.com19 May 2013

A US court has dismissed a case against Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal accusing him of being involved in human rights violations.

'If you're a soldier, you have to put fear away'

'If you're a soldier, you have to put fear away'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

'I'm now living under threat, but life has to go on because as a soldier, you can't run away from it.'

1984 riots: Sonia served US court summons in hospital

1984 riots: Sonia served US court summons in hospital

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

A Sikh rights group has delivered a United States federal court's summons at a hospital where Congress President Sonia Gandhi was believed to have been admitted even as she returned to India on Wednesday.

Let NIA probe international terror angle: Centre to SC on PM security breach

Let NIA probe international terror angle: Centre to SC on PM security breach

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The Centre on Friday supported a petition in the Supreme Court for a thorough probe into a "massive security breach" during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Punjab, and sought the involvement of the National Investigation Agency in the probe as there was a possibility of "international terrorist angle" and it was a unique case that had the potential to cause "embarrassment".

Twitter, Centre get SC notice on mechanism to check fake news

Twitter, Centre get SC notice on mechanism to check fake news

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre and Twitter India on a plea seeking a mechanism for regulating content and advertisements spreading hatred through fake news and instigative messages via bogus accounts.

9 linked to Khalistani groups designated as terrorists

9 linked to Khalistani groups designated as terrorists

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The home ministry said these individuals are operating from Pakistan and other foreign soil and involved in various acts of terrorism.

MEA draws Capitol Hill parallel as US reacts to farmers' protest

MEA draws Capitol Hill parallel as US reacts to farmers' protest

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Hours after the Joe Biden Administration reacted to the farmer protests, India on Thursday said the comments must be seen in their entirety and compared reactions to the violence at the Red Fort with those seen after storming of the United States Capitol.

Order on Disha's bail reserved, counsel says no evidence against her

Order on Disha's bail reserved, counsel says no evidence against her

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

There is no evidence to show that the toolkit on farmers' protest is responsible for the violence on January 26, activist Disha Ravi's counsel told a Delhi court which reserved for Tuesday its order on her bail plea.

Plea in SC seeks mechanism to check content on Twitter

Plea in SC seeks mechanism to check content on Twitter

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Political parties use fake social media accounts for self-promotion and image building and to tarnish the image of opponents and contesting candidates, especially during the elections, the plea said.

Agencies received intel alert on Red Fort violence

Agencies received intel alert on Red Fort violence

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Sources claimed that in the meeting, it was also discussed to close the Red fort from 20th January to 27th January and a clarification was sought from Delhi Police.

Petition against Modi's US visit collects 94,000 signatures

Petition against Modi's US visit collects 94,000 signatures

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

Sikhs For Justice's petition demands cancellation of Prime Minister Modi's visit.

US judge reserves ruling on 1984 anti-sikh riots

US judge reserves ruling on 1984 anti-sikh riots

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

A United States judge has reserved ruling on a lawsuit filed in New York by a Sikh rights group against the Congress party in the anti-Sikh riots after hearing arguments by it that the case should be dismissed since the incidents of 1984 are India's internal matters.

Bhindranwale, separatists feature in Pak Kartarpur video

Bhindranwale, separatists feature in Pak Kartarpur video

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Several Indian intelligence agencies and experts have questioned Pakistan's intentions of opening the route.

Case against Badal: US court reserves verdict

Case against Badal: US court reserves verdict

Rediff.com14 May 2013

A US court in Wisconsin has reserved its decision in the alleged human rights violation case against Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal after completing hearing in the matter.

Million dollar reward announced for Sajjan's conviction

Million dollar reward announced for Sajjan's conviction

Rediff.com2 May 2013

A United States-based Sikh rights group has announced an award of USD 1 million to any individual, whose testimony and evidence may result in conviction of Sajjan Kumar, the senior Congress leader from Delhi.

Manmohan Singh continues to enjoy immunity: US justice dept tells court

Manmohan Singh continues to enjoy immunity: US justice dept tells court

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh continues to enjoy immunity in an alleged human rights violation case filed against him in a United States court even though he is no longer the head of the State, the US department of justice has said.

US: Cong motion to dismiss anti-Sikh riots case denied

US: Cong motion to dismiss anti-Sikh riots case denied

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

United States Federal Judge Robert Sweet in New York ruled that the Indian National Congress has been 'properly served' with summons in the November 1984 anti-Sikh riots as per the Hague Service Convention.

Sikh group submits petition on 1984 riots to Obama govt

Sikh group submits petition on 1984 riots to Obama govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

A Sikh rights group in New York has submitted a petition to the Barack Obama administration seeking that the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in India be recognised as a 'genocide'. The Sikh Genocide Petition with 46,000 signatures, including 29,000 online, is the first petition of its kind to be submitted to the administration on the 1984 riots, in which a large number of Sikhs were killed, Sikh for Justice said in a statement.

US court reserves order in anti-Sikh riots case

US court reserves order in anti-Sikh riots case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

A United States judge has reserved his orders on submissions by the Congress party that the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case filed against it by a rights group in New York be dismissed as the Manhattan court does not have jurisdiction over the case.

Sikh group lodges criminal complaint against Big B in Australia

Sikh group lodges criminal complaint against Big B in Australia

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

A US-based Sikh human rights group has lodged a criminal complaint against megastar Amitabh Bachchan with authorities in Australia, for his alleged role in the 1984 Sikh riots.

Human rights violation: Punjab CM served US court summons

Human rights violation: Punjab CM served US court summons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, who is on a visit to the United States, has been served the summons issued by a US court in a human rights violation case for alleged torture of Sikhs in his state, according to petitioners.