Feb 25, 2014 | Peasants, Land Rights and Displacement, Undemocratic Laws, Violation of Civil and Democratic Rights
On the 24 February, 2014, the LG of Delhi put off the demolition of the Kathputli colony till the 1st April. But demolished it will be. Nearly fifty year old Kathputli Colony, home to 3274 households comprising between 15000-17000 people will be bulldozed at the hands...
Feb 1, 2014 | Undemocratic Laws, Working Class
PUDR hails the victory of panels put up by the terminated and jailed workers of the Maruti Suzuki Workers’ Union in the elections of the workers unions held at the Gurgaon plant and the Manesar plant on 26 April and 4 April, respectively. These victories are an...
Jan 28, 2014 | Adivasis, Undemocratic Laws
PUDR expresses concern over the irresponsible and uncorroborated comment made by Chhattisgarh ADG (Intel) Mukesh Gupta on Professor Nandini Sundar. The ADG has alleged Prof. Sundar’s involvements in Maoist activities in the state. The police claims that the recently...
Jan 28, 2014 | Encounters, Undemocratic Laws, Violation of Civil and Democratic Rights
People’s Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) condemns the dismissal of charges by the Army’s 15 Corps against four senior officers, a retired Major General, two Colonels, a Lt Colonel and a Subedar, belonging to 7 Rashtriya Rifles. The five were accused of abduction,...
Jan 23, 2014 | Gender Issues, Violation of Civil and Democratic Rights
In the drama of the last four days, the culpability of the Delhi Government and its Law Minister regarding the incident on January 15th 2014, against four Nigerian and Ugandan women in particular stands exposed. Despite public outcry, issues relating to the heightened...
