People’s Union for Democratic Rights

A civil liberties and democratic rights organisation based in Delhi, India

A Joint Appeal by Kashmir’s Civil Society Groups: We the conscientious people of Jammu and Kashmir believe and uphold that the human life and its dignity are sacrosanct and in this regard we feel deeply concerned and aggrieved over the news story carried

Apr 30, 2008 | Undemocratic Laws

To, Shri S.C Jamir, Governor, State of Maharashtra India rajbhavan@maharashtra.gov.in Dear Sir, We, the undersigned, are seriously concerned about the health of 13 under trial prisoners, allegedly Naxalites or Naxal sympathizers, in Nagpur jail who have been on hunger...

Letter from Nagpur Prisoners

Apr 27, 2008 | Undemocratic Laws

This is the copy of the letter written by prisoners in Nagpur jail to the Home Minister, Government of Maharashtra giving notice of indefinite hunger strike against atrocities of the State Police and Prison Department. To download the letter, click below: Letter from...

Arrest of Govindan Kutty, Editor, People’s March

Jan 6, 2008 | Undemocratic Laws

People’s Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) condemns the arrest and continued detention of Mr Govindan Kutty, editor of People’s March. People’s March is a legally registered publication that has been appearing for seven years, reporting regularly on various movements...