People’s Union for Democratic Rights

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

Gautam Navlakha’s letter on release from custody

May 19, 2024 | Others

I wish to thank the Supreme Court for upholding the bail granted to me by the Bombay High Court. It proved to be a long wait but well worth it. Although happy for myself, I am saddened that the fate of scores of fellow dissidents implicated in a variety of cases,...

हिरासत से रिहा होने पर गौतम नवलखा का पत्र

May 19, 2024 | Others

विचाराधीन कैदियों के परिवार  संभवतः अधिक कष्ट में रहते हैं क्योंकि उनके प्रिय जेल में हैं और इससे उनकी ज़िन्दगी बहुत  गहरा प्रभाव पड़ता है. यह एक ऐसा यथार्थ है जिसे शायद ही रेखांकित किया जाता है और इसका समाधान तो दुर्लभ ही होता है. एक ‘जनतांत्रिक अधिकार...

PUDR welcomes the release of NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha and the long overdue reminder to law enforcing agencies to respect constitutionally guaranteed rights.

May 16, 2024 | Undemocratic Laws, Violation of Civil and Democratic Rights

People’s Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) welcomes the Supreme Court judgment of May 15, 2024, ordering the release of Prabir Purkayastha in a case of wrongful arrest under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), made by the Special Cell of the Delhi...