G.N. Saibaba, a former English professor from Delhi University, was arrested in 2014 and convicted in 2017 for alleged links to the Communist Party of India (Maoist) and peaceful academic activities. Very recently, the Bombay High Court acquitted him, but the ruling was recently reversed by India’s Supreme Court, despite his ill health. ... Continue Reading>>
Indian Sociology Student has her Registration Cancelled Under Suspicious Circumstances
Safoora Zargar's registration as a sociology graduate student at the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) university in New Delhi has been canceled. The Committee is concerned by the appearance of retaliation against her over her activism against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act of 2019, which she saw as discriminatory against Muslims. https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20220901105039423 ... Continue Reading>>
Human Rights Defender Saibaba Held in Prison in Inhumane Conditions
The health of severely handicapped human rights defender Dr. Saibaba continues to deteriorate. CCS demands his release from prison. https://www.forum-asia.org/?p=37065&emci=3578f24a-34f3-ec11-b47a-281878b83d8a&emdi=d8155de8-4ff3-ec11-b47a-281878b83d8a&ceid=1661962 ... Continue Reading>>
English Professor from Delhi University Still Imprisoned Despite Having COVID-19 a Second Time
Gokarakonda Naga Saibaba, an English professor at Delhi University, was arrested in 2014 and convicted in 2017 for his peaceful academic activities and purported membership in the Communist Party. He suffers from post-polio syndrome, COVID-19, and numerous other medical conditions, yet he has not been provided with the appropriate medical ... Continue Reading>>
Doctor Sentenced to Life in India, With Severe Health Issues, Now Tests Positive for COVID – Needs Medical Release
Two University Professors and a Research Scholar Arrested for Criticizing Government
Pregnant Student Arrested for Participation in Peaceful Protest Against Citizenship Amendment in Delhi
English Professor from Delhi University Ill But Still In Solitary With No Credible Evidence
Dr. G.N. Saibaba, a former English professor from Delhi University, was arrested in 2014 and convicted in 2017 for being a member of a terrorist gang/organization with no credible evidence. He was sentenced to life in jail. There is no credible evidence proving this charge. Dr. Saibaba, a post—polio sufferer is having serious health problems while confined - 19 serious issues as reported by a ... Continue Reading>>
Professor Arrested in New Delhi for Criticism of Current Government
Dr. Anand Teltumbde, an engineer and Senior Professor at the Goa Institute of Management was arrested on February 2 for expressing oppositional views of the current government. This could jeopardize his scholarship. CCS has written the Prime Minister requesting that they reconsider his legal situation, dismiss his charges and release him. March 5, 2019 Narendra Modi Prime Minister Prime ... Continue Reading>>
Activist Objects to Execution of a Kashmiri Militant. Centre for Historical Studies at JNU Refuses Dissertation, Threatened By Nationalists with Gun and Accused of Sedition.
Umar Khalid, a well-known student activist and post-Grad student at the Centre for Historical Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University was threatened after protesting the execution of a Kashmiri militant. The school refused to accept his Ph.D. submission. He was accused of sedition and threatened with a guy by local nationalists. CCS has written the Prime Minister requesting protection of Khalid ... Continue Reading>>