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Sikh Genocide 1984: US Court asked Govt. to explain immunity to former Indian PM Manmohan Singh

It is learnt that a US court has asked the United States government to respond by July 10 to a Sikh group's challenge to "suggestion of immunity" to former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh in a human rights violation case.

Human Rights NGOs Present Report on June 1984 Indian Army attack on Darbar Sahib to UNHRC

According to a press release (dt. June 21, 2014) by Sikhs For Justice (SJF), [d]uring the 26th session of the UN Human Rights Council, the US based human rights NGO’s presented a report and statement about the June 1984 military invasion of and massacre at Golden Temple. The report was tabled during Council's session on "Interactive Dialogue On International Solidarity".

Sikhs living abroad to hold ‘Referendum’ for separate homeland: Sikhs for Justice

According to a newsletter sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) by a US based Sikh organization, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), Sikh-Americans have staged a big demonstration near the United Nations to mark the 30th anniversary of the massive Indian Army attack on their holiest religious site - the Darbr Sahib in Amritsar - chanting vociferous slogans in favour of independence for the people of Indian Punjab.

US court dismisses human rights violation case against congress president Soina Gandhi on technical ground

Holding that the Torture Victim Protection (TVPA) has a 10-year statute of limitations to hear a case against non-US petitioner’s plea in rights violation cases, a US court has dismissed a human rights violation case against Congress president Sonia Gandhi for lack of jurisdiction. Eastern district court in New York referred to an earlier decision of Supreme Court, which barred this court from entertaining case of having elder period than 10 years.

Sikh bodies urge United Nations (UN) to set up probe tribunal for crimes committed by Indian forces in June 1984

New York, United States (June 11, 2014): It is learnt that six Sikh organizations have submitted a complaint to United Nations' human rights body seeking a tribunal to investigate crimes committed by the Indian government during June 1984 army attack on Darbar Sahib and other Sikh Gurdwaras. They have also urged the UN to condemn the army attack.

Hundreds participated in Sikh sovereignty march towards New York based UN headquarters

It is learnt that hundreds of Sikhs from New York and neighboring States took part in a “Sovereignty March” outside the United Nations Headquarters on June 06, 2014. The march was organized by US based Human Rights and advocacy group called "Sikhs for Justice". The march was held to mark the 30th anniversary of Indian army attack on Darbar Sahib (Amritsar) and other Sikh gurdwaras in June 1984.

USA: Sikhs for Justice challenges the dismissal of Sikh genocide 1984 Suit against Congress

Washington, United States (May 26, 2014): It is learnt that the Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) has challenged the dismissal of the 1984 Sikh genocide related rights violation case against Congress party before an appeals court in United States of America, saying the case "concerns" the US and it has "institutional standing" to seek judgment on behalf of the Sikh community.

Sikhs to March for Sovereignty at UN Headquarters in NYC on June 6th

New York, Punjab (May 15, 2014): On June 06, human rights group "Sikhs for Justice" (SFJ) will hold a "Sikh Sovereignty March" in Manhattan to mark the 30 year of attack on the Golden Temple, the Vatican of Sikhism. The march, which is expected to be attended by more than 5000 Sikhs, will start in front of India's Permanent Mission to the UN and will end at United Nations Headquarters.

SFJ to hold “Sovereignty March” in New York; Sikh body to seek UN enquiry into June 1984 Human Rights violations

US based human rights group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) will submit a complaint to the UN assistant secretary general for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic seeking UN investigation into the gross human rights violations allegedly committed by Indian Army during June 1984 attack on Darbar Sahib and other Sikh Gurdwaras in Punjab and adjoining states.

Sikhs For Justice to challenge dismissal of 1984 Sikh genocide related suit against Indian National Congress

New York (May 01, 2014) While acknowledging that corporate entities like Congress party of India can be sued under Alien Torts Statute (ATS), Judge Robert ...

US Court dismisses Sikh genocide 1984 related case against Congress party on technical grounds

New York, United States (April 29, 2014): As per media reports a US Federal court has dismissed a lawsuit against India's Congress party relating to the November 1984 Sikh Genocide, saying it did not sufficiently "touch and concern" the US court to exercise jurisdiction.

US Federal court asks Sikhs For Justice to summon Indian PM Manmohan Singh by June 18

Washington, United States (April 25, 2014): According to certain media reports: [a] US court has asked Sikh human rights and advocacy group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), to serve summons on Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by June 18, 2014 in order to continue with a case related to violation of human rights during his tenure.

Sikh Genocide case1984: Sonia Gandhi declines to show her passport to US Court

India's Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi has declined to provide a copy of her passport to a US court, saying that government of India had denied her permission to do so.

Court Directs CBI to File Status Report in Tytler Case on 24 March

New Delhi, India (March 23, 2014): According to information available with the Sikh Siaysat News (SSN) Additional Session Judge Shri Sanjay Bansal, has directed CBI to file status report on the investigation about Tytler's role in 1984.

US court tells Sonia Gandhi to present copy of passport to support absence claim

New York, United Sikhs (March 21, 2014): A US court has asked India's Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi to provide a copy of her passport to show that she was not in the US between September 2 and September 9 last year.

“Respect India’s Sovereignty” – Congress urged US Court to Throw Out 1984 Case; Judge Sweet Reserved Decision

New York, USA (March 19, 2014): US Federal Judge Robert W. Sweet reserved the ruling after hearing arguments on Congress party's request to throw out 1984 Sikh Genocide case for lack of jurisdiction. Congress (I) is facing the charges of conspiring, aiding, abetting, organizing and carrying out attacks on the Sikh population of India after assassination of Indira Gandhi.

US Court to hear Sikh genocide 1984 case against Congress (I) on March 19

New York (March 14, 2014): A US Court is scheduled to hear 1984 Sikh rights violation case against Congress (I) on March 19. Federal Judge Robert W. Sweet will hear the arguments of the Congress (I) and “Sikhs For Justice” (SFJ) regarding US Court’s extra-territorial jurisdiction to conduct the trial against India’s ruling party for their role in genocidal attacks on during November 1984.

Jagdish Tytler’s role in Sikh genocide 1984 – CBI ‘tracing’ three witnesses, two others ‘ready to depose’

New Delhi, India (March 07, 2014): Congress leader and Sikh genocide accused Jagdish Tytler seems upset as he has been kept away from polls by the Congress party.

Sikh Genocide 1984 case – US court allows Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) to serve notice on Dr. Manmohan Singh

Washington, United States (March 02, 2014): It is learnt that a US Federal Judge in Washington has granted a Sikh rights group, Sikhs For Justice, the right to serve a notice on Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh through the Hague Service Convention.

Sikh group challenges Congress Party’s motion to dismiss 1984 rights violation case; US Court set to hear “Sikh Genocide” Case on March 19

New York (February 17, 2014): As per information available with the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN), the Sikh human rights group has filed a memorandum of law with US Federal Court in opposition to Congress party’s motion seeking dismissal of the pending 1984 rights violation case.

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