Illegal detention, blatant violation of laws and threat to life of Vinod Kumar Gupta in UP,India

INDIA: Illegal detention, blatant violation of laws and threat to life of Vinod Kumar Gupta

30^th January, 2010
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INDIA: Illegal detention, blatant violation of laws and threat to life of Vinod Kumar Gupta

INDIA: Arbitrary detention, threat to life, blatant violation of laws, failure of rule of law, custodial torture

Dear Friends,

 

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) got information that Vinod Kumar Gupta resident of house no. 137 Mohalla, Sipah, under jurisdiction Kotwali District –Jaunpur of Uttar Pradesh,India is continuously tortured in the police custody from last 7 days. Now Vinod Kumar Gupta is under the psychological trauma.

 

Case detail: 

Mr. Vinod Kumar Gupta s/o Ram Ji Gupta resident of house no. 137 Mohalla, Sipah, under jurisdiction Kotwali District –Jaunpur of Uttar Pradesh. On 24^th January, 2010 at 6 am in the morning police forcefully took Mr. Vinod Kumar Gupta in custody from his house. The police is continuously tortured him in the custody from last 7 days and now he is under the psychological trauma as stated by his father and relatives.    

Vinod Kumar Gupta is a working as a private driver and on 23 January, 2010 night around 12 am he was returning with his head and in the way near to Pindra 4 unknown person stopped and looted the gold carried by his head. 

On next day of the incidence i.e. on 25 January, 2010 Vinod father filed case in civil court under ACJM VII and plead to direct SHO, Phulpur to immediately produce Mr. Vinod Kumar in court so, victim father may apply for his bail. On this application court two times gave order than also Station Officer Phulpur is not releasing Vinod Kumar from the custody. Please see the URL: http://www.scribd.com/doc/26094762/Vinod-Kumar

 Hence, on 26^th January, 2010 Vinod father by hand gave letter to I.G, Varanasi zone and fax to Chairperson, National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi. Again on 27^th January, 2010 he handed letter to D.I.G, Varanasi and on same day he telegram to I.G, Varanasi (serial no. 105, Book no. 1592), Director General of Police, Lucknow (serial no. 107 Book no. 1592).  Please see the letter http://www.scribd.com/doc/26095111/Letter-to-DGP-in-case-of-custodial-torture

 The Honorable Supreme Court of India has issued certain guidelines D.K Basu Guideline vs. State of West Bengal to be followed without failure by the law enforcement officers during the time of arrest, questioning and detention of suspects. Even though the violation of the order of the Supreme Court of India could be considered as contempt of court, the Supreme Court is yet to take any action towards this end, in spite of the fact that several cases were brought to the court's attention. Please read complete guideline: http://www.alrc.net/doc/mainfile.php/cl_india/143/

 The many of the worst forms of torture used by the police were perfected during this period. These included the "aeroplane treatment" (tying the hands of the suspect behind his back and then suspending him from a beam, leading to shoulder dislocation) and the cattle prod or roller treatment (rolling a wooden log on the suspect's legs). The officer said rape and sexual humiliation of female prisoners also happened during this period. He added that many of these forms of torture were a part of routine policing even now across the country.Please see the URL http://www.flonnet.com/fl2620/stories/20091009262002700.htm

 Suggestion Action 

Please write to the relevant authorities and ask for their immediately intervention in this matter.

 Sample letter

    

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Dear Sir/Madam,

 

This is to bring in your kind notice that Mr. Vinod Kumar Gupta s/o Ram Ji Gupta resident of house no. 137 Mohalla, Sipah, under jurisdiction Kotwali District –Jaunpur of Uttar Pradesh. On 24^th January, 2010 at 6 am in the morning police forcefully took Mr. Vinod Kumar Gupta in custody from his house. The police is continuously tortured him in the custody from last 7 days and now he is under the psychological trauma as stated by his father and relatives.

 

As I am informed Vinod Kumar Gupta is a working as a private driver and on 23 January, 2010 night around 12 am he was returning with his head and in the way near to Pindra 4 unknown person stopped and looted the gold carried by his head.

 

On next day of the incidence i.e. on 25 January, 2010 Vinod father filed case in civil court under ACJM VII and plead to direct SHO, Phulpur to immediately produce Mr. Vinod Kumar in court so, victim father may apply for his bail. On this application court two times gave order than also Station Officer Phulpur is not releasing Vinod Kumar from the custody.

 

Hence, on 26^th January, 2010 Vinod father by hand gave letter to I.G, Varanasi zone and fax to Chairperson, National Human Rights Commission, New Delhi. Again on 27^th January, 2010 he handed letter to D.I.G, Varanasi and on same day he telegram to I.G, Varanasi (serial no. 105, Book no. 1592), Director General of Police, Lucknow (serial no. 107 Book no. 1592).

 

It is clear violation of Directive and guideline of Honorable Supreme Court in the case of   D.K Basu Guideline vs. State of West Bengal.

 

Therefore it is kind request to immediate instruct to the Government of Uttar Pradesh to take immediate & appropriate action in the context of Article 21 of the Constitution.

 

Thanking You

 

Sincerely Yours

 

 

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Please write letter to:

 

1. Director General of Police

1-B.N. Lahiri Marg/Tilak Marg,

Lucknow Fax: 0522-2206120, 2206174.

Ph: 0522-2206104 .

Email: police@up.nic.in

2. Chief Minister
Government of Uttar Pradesh
Chief Minister's Secretariat
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
INDIA
Fax: + 91 52 2223 0002 / 2223 9234
E-mail: csup@up.nic.in

3. Inspector General of Police
Varanasi Zone
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
INDIA
Email: igzonevns@up.nic.in

4. Senior Superintendent of Police
Varanasi, SSP Office
Kachahari, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
INDIA

Email: sspvns@up.nic.in

 

5. Mr. Chitambaram
Home Minister
North Block
New Delhi 110 001
INDIA
Fax: + 91 11 23794833

 

6. Chairperson

 National Human Rights Commission

 Faridkot House, Copernicus Marg,

 New Delhi, PIN 110001

  Tel.No. 23384012

  Fax No. 23384863

  E-Mail: covdnhrc@nic.in, ionhrc@nic.in

   jrlawnhrc@nic.in

 

Thank you.

Urgent Appeals Programme

Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)

 

 

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Call for nominations for Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010.

Call for nominations for Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010.

Each year, the May 18 Memorial Foundation announces this award in a spirit of solidarity and gratitude to those who helped them in their struggle for democratization.  The award goes to one individual or organization who has contributed to the promotion and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their work.

 

Candidates eligible for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights are nominated by other individuals or organizations. An individual cannot nominate himself or herself.  

 

Core criteria:

1) An outstanding person or group who is active in the promotion and advocacy of Peace, Democracy and Human Rights.

2) A person or group working for the reunification of Korea.

Nominations will be taken from November to the first week of May. Preliminary and final reviews of nominees take place from May to April, and the winner of the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award will be announced in the last week of April.

November 2009

Announcement and nomination forms are sent out. The Committee sends out invitation letters containing forms to persons who may be interested in making a nomination.

 

01 March 2010

Deadline for submission of the form and related documents. The Committee assesses the candidates' work and prepares a shortlist.

 

April 2010

The committee reviews the shortlist and consults advisers as to their knowledge of chosen candidates. The advisers do not directly evaluate nominations nor give explicit recommendations. On April 23, 2010, committee members will choose a winner and the next day a public announcement and press conference will be held to announce the winner.

 

18 May 2010

Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award Ceremony. The prizewinner receives the award.

The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award will be presented to the laureate at a ceremony in Gwangju, Republic of Korea on May 18, which is the 30th Anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising. The Award consists of a gold medal, a certificate and a 50 Million Korean Won (KRW 50,000,000.00) grant to support the ongoing work of the laureate.

The annual Gwangju Prize for Human Rights has the following aims:
1) To enhance the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Uprising by recognizing individuals, groups and institutions who have contributed to protecting the human rights of the excluded, impoverished and disempowered at the grassroots level.

2) To reward individuals, groups and institutions for promoting the goals of the May 18 Democratic Uprising as a movement toward peace, unification and cooperation.

Application Form (Download)

The application deadline is 01 March 2010.

Gwangju Prize

for Human Rights Award 2010

 

 

 

 

 

The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights was established to celebrate the spirit of the May 18 Gwangju Uprising by recognizing both individuals, groups or institutions in Korea and abroad that have contributed to the promotion and advancement of human rights, democracy and peace in their work. Each year, the prize is awarded by the citizens of Gwangju in a spirit of solidarity and gratitude to those who have helped them in their struggle for democratization and their search for truth. It is hoped that through this award the spirit and message of the May 18 Uprising will be immortalized in the hearts and mind of humankind.

 

The annual Gwangju Prize for Human Rights has the following aims: 1) to enhance the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Uprising by rewarding individuals, groups or institutions in Korea and abroad for their contribution to improving human rights and peace throughout the world; and 2) to recognize individuals, groups and institutions in Korea and/or abroad who are promoting the goals of the May 18 Democratic Uprising as a movement toward unification and cooperation. Prize money amounting to KRW 50,000,000.00 (50M Korean Won), a gold medal and a certificate will be awarded to the winner.

 

Nomination Checklist

 

Individual	Organization
q  Nominee's Profile/CV/Biography including passport sized photograph q Published work, written articles, speeches delivered, etc. by the nominee. q Published articles/documents (magazine/ news clippings/photos, websites/blogs) or video, film, etc. produced about the nominee. q Awards, recognitions and citations q Letters of Recommendation from: a)   Individuals or Institutions (NGO, church, academe, Rotary, etc.) b)   National Human Rights Institutions or International Linkages (Human Rights, Democracy and Peace) q Write up/account of International Solidarity work and involvement.	q Organizational Profile/Brochure q Organizational Publications – annual report, newsletter, books, website/blogsite, documentary video/film, etc q Published articles/documents (magazine/news clippings/photos, websites/blogs) about the organization q Programs/Projects/Campaigns q Awards, recognitions and citations q Letters of Recommendation from: a)   Individuals or Institutions (NGO, church, academe, Rotary, etc.) b)   National Human Rights Institutions or International Linkages (Human Rights, Democracy and Peace) q Write up/account of International Solidarity work and involvement.
Note: The nominator should complete the checklist above. Materials submitted will not be returned. If materials are written or published in a language other than English, please provide translation or description of these materials or documents. Please provide an electronic copy of all the documents or files you are submitting in Adobe Acrobat or PDF format. If you are sending by post, please include a CD.

Nomination and Criteria

 

Candidates eligible for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights are nominated by other individuals or organizations. An individual cannot nominate himself or herself. 

 

Core criteria:

1) An outstanding person or group who is active in the promotion and advocacy of Peace, Democracy and Human Rights.

2) A person or group working for the reunification of Korea.

The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Committee

 

The Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Committee is responsible for the selection of the candidates and the choice of Prize Winner. The Committee is composed of individuals appointed by the Board of the May 18 Memorial Foundation.

 

Information about the nominations is confidential. Disclosure is highly restricted.

Timeline and Process

1

November 2009

Announcement and nomination forms are sent out. The Committee sends out invitation letters containing forms to persons who may be interested in making a nomination.

2

01 March 2010

Deadline for submission of the form and related documents. The Committee assesses the candidates' work and prepares a shortlist.

 

3

April 2010

The shortlist is reviewed by the committee and advisers are consulted as to knowledge of chosen candidates. The advisers do not directly evaluate nominations nor give explicit recommendations. On April 23, 2010, committee members will choose a winner and the next day a public announcement and press conference will be held to announce the winner.

4

18 May 2010

Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award Ceremony: The prizewinner receives the award.

Submission and Other Details

 

Please use the contact information below for other details and submission of your nomination. Nomination forms and all supporting documents should be sent to us either by email or by email and post (incl. CD with related documents) on or before 01 March 2010.

1. The nominator can submit only one name of an organization or individual. More than one will not be accepted. The nomination must be supported by a referee.

2. Selection process is highly confidential and will not be open to any unsolicited advice from the nominators.

3. The decision of the Selection Committee is final and will not be subject to appeal or reconsideration. 

      Mr. Chanho Kim
Director, Culture and Solidarity Team
The May 18 Memorial Foundation
5.18 Memorial Culture Hall
Seo-Gu Sangmudong 1268
Gwangju City, Republic of Korea, 502-260
Phone: +82 62 456 0518 / Fax.    : +82 62 456 0519
Email   : gwangjuprize@gmail.com  

Website: www.518.org/eng  

Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010

 

 

QUESTIONNAIRE

 

(Nomination Guide: Kindly answer the following guide questions justifying your nomination. Please use not more than two pages. Included are the Nominator and Referee's Details and Nominee's Profile forms. The nominator should complete the questionnaire, the Nominator's Details and the Nominee's Profile. The nominator should ask another person to be the referee. The referee should answer the questionnaire and the Referee's Details and return it to the Nominator. The nominator has the responsibility to gather and provide additional information for the nominee as enumerated in the checklist. Thank you.)

 

A. Please relate a personal anecdote/story/narrative (i.e. human rights, democracy, peace related) about the person/organization you are nominating.

 

B. Please answer these guide questions for your nomination

 

1)    What is your relationship with the nominee (working, professional, personal, etc)? How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity? What are the qualities of the nominee as a leader? Is the nominee considered by others as a role model? What motivated the nominee to begin human rights work and what are the sources of his/ her inspiration?

 

2)    What successful programs (indicate results and outcomes quantitatively as well), projects and activities initiated and supported by the nominee? Presently, what are the obstacles that the nominee faces in accomplishing his/her work? What risks and sacrifices are being experienced by the nominee in promoting human rights, democracy and peace?

 

3)    What are the personal achievements of the candidate? Has the nominee been nominated or been a recipient of other citations, recognitions and awards in the past?

 

4)    Has the nominee been active involved in international solidarity work? What were the gains of the nominee's involvements? How has the nominee's work impacted the community, society, country and the world? What are the visions and innovations of the nominee to further promote human rights, peace and democracy?

5)   Should we want more information about your nominee could you give us the names of two individuals or organizations with their contact information?

6)   Give Key examples of how this individual or organization demonstrates leadership or innovation in the field of defending human rights:

7)   Give key examples which illustrate how the work of this individual or organization is sustainable: (300 words)

 

                                                       

Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010

 

 

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

(Nominator)

 

 

 

 

I hereby nominate ___________________________________________________________________________ for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2010.

 

 

Nominator's Details

 

 

Information Profile
Name
Organization
Position
Nationality		Birth Date		Gender
Personal Address
Phone/Fax
Email
Website/Blogsite
Office Address
Phone/Fax
Email
Website/Blogsite

 

 

Bio Sketch

 

(Please write not more than 3 paragraphs/20 sentences about your personal and professional background and attach your curriculum vitae. Thank you).

 

 

 

Nominator's Name:                                              Date:                                 

 

 

 

Signature                                                                                                       

 

 

Gwangju Prize for Human Rights Award 2010

 

 

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

(Referee)

 

 

 

 

I hereby support the nomination of  ___________________________________________________________________________ for the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights 2010.

 

 

Referee's Details

 

 

Information Profile
Name
Organization
Position
Nationality		Birth Date		Gender
Personal Address
Phone/Fax
Email
Website/Blogsite
Office Address
Phone/Fax
Email
Website/Blogsite

 

 

Bio Sketch

 

(Please write not more than 3 paragraphs/20 sentences about your personal and professional background and attach your curriculum vitae. Thank you).

 

 

 

           Referee's Name:                                              Date:                                      

 

 

 

Signature                                                                                                                   

 

 

 

Nominee's Profile

photo

 

 

 Photos

 

(Provide digital photos of the nominee's activities/

other milestones/significant events and

a head shot/profile photo).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information

 

 

Name
Organization
Position
Office Address
Office Phone/Fax
Personal /Mailing Address
Home Phone/Fax
Mobile Phone
Email
Web/Blog site
Birth Date		Gender:	Civil Status:
Nationality		Religion: