Citizens for Justice and Peace
Brahma committee redefines basic elements of ‘Indigenous’ individual to Assam Says farmland be reserved for ‘indigenous people’
19-May-2018
A seven member committee appointed by the Assam government in 2017 for “ensuring the protection of land rights of indigenous people” recommended that the transfer of agricultural land should be restricted to people indigenous to the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in power in the state said that it would implement the recommendations of…
Stop Move to Make Assamese Muslims Homeless & Stateless Sign our Petition NOW!
24-Apr-2018
A humanitarian crisis is underway in Assam as you read this. The National Register for Citizens (NRC), a record of ‘legitimate’ Indian citizens living in Assam, is being updated for the first time since 1951. The ostensible objective is to weed out ‘Illegal Bangladeshi immigrants’. However, the numbers tell a chilling story… one of a conspiracy…
कैसे नागरिकों का राष्ट्रीय रजिस्टर असम में अल्पसंख्यकों के ‘अलगाव’ का कारण बनता है सदभाव मिशन, दिल्ली के एक अध्ययन के निष्कर्ष
19-Apr-2018
3 फरवरी, 2018 को, सदभाव मिशन, दिल्ली स्कूल ऑफ सोशल वर्क के सहयोग से, एक दिवसीय संगोष्ठी, “प्रवासी श्रमिक: अधिकार और चिंता” का आयोजन किया. असम में नागरिक रजिस्टर के राष्ट्रीय रजिस्टर (एनआरसी) पर एक विशेष सत्र आयोजित किया गया था. आम सहमति के बाद प्रस्तुतियों और चर्चाओं के आधार पर उभरा -: असम देश…
How the Crime Branch under SSP Jalla resisted political pressure to get justice in the Kathua Rape Case Dedicated cops conducted a fair and thorough investigation despite all odds
15-Apr-2018
Following the brutal rape and murder of a little girl in Kathua in January, a dedicated team led by SSP Jalla of the Crime Branch overcame mounting political pressure to ensure justice prevailed. This is the story of their struggle, persistence, professionalism and humility. Though the Kathua rape case took place in January, and a…
There can be no Peace without Justice Words of Support from Mahesh Bhatt
10-Feb-2018
One of our oldest allies and strongest supporters, Mahesh Bhatt, is a well known filmmaker as well as a fearless and powerful member of India’s civil society. A man who minces no words, Mahesh Bhatt has been a source of energy and encouragement since our inception. This testimonial was first published on November 27,…
Organisations like CJP are essential in India Words of Support from Kumar Ketkar
10-Feb-2018
Veteran Journalist Kumar Ketkar is well known for fearlessly speaking truth to power. Here he extends his support to CJP for its perseverence in securing justice for all Indians. This testimonial was first published on November 27, 2017.
CJP का हर संघर्ष संविधान के अनुसार है महाराज कृष्ण रैना CJP को दे रहे हैं प्रोत्साहन और समर्थन
10-Feb-2018
रंगमंच कलाकार एवं निर्देशक, महाराज कृष्ण रैना CJP की नयी वेबसाइट के लांच के अवसर पर बधाई देते हुए कहतें हैं की हमारी लड़ाईयां या तोह अदालत में होती हैं या फिर अदालत के बहार भी कानून और संविधान की अस्मिता को कायम रखते हुए होतीं हैं| Feature Image courtesy veethi.com This testimonial was first…
Save the Constitution: Join the Good Fight to Defend Your Rights From the Secretary's Desk
26-Jan-2018
Every other day we hear utterances, from persons in high constitutional office, or from the fringe influencers that they have this driving urge, which is to repeal, or change, the Indian Constitution. Not too long ago, Ananthkumar Hegde, minister for skill development and management in the Modi government said, in a pre-election campaign meeting in…
आखिर अप्राकृतिक सेक्स है क्या? (Unnatural Sex as per Sec 377)
22-Dec-2017
Equal Rights Activist Harish Iyer explains what is considered ‘unnatural’ sex under Sec 377 and how just being homosexual is not illegal.
We the People of India Reaffirming the Commitment to Defending the Constitution
10-Dec-2017
People from across the country join CJP to reaffirm their commitment to defending the Indian Constitution, on Nov 26, 2017 (Constitution Day), the day of CJP’s website relaunch. This video was originally published on Nov 26. It is being republished on International Day of Human Rights to reaffirm CJP’s commitment to fight for the rights…
CJP: A Celebration of Civil Liberties Words of Support from Aruna Roy
29-Nov-2017
“In a time of universal deceit – telling the truth is a revolutionary act”. George Orwell Citizens for Justice and Peace, is a platform created by people concerned with public ethics. It has worked as a very effective space to advocate for justice in consonance with basic constitutional guarantees. It has helped those who have been…
CJP is committed to the Rule of Law Words of Support from Cyrus Guzder
28-Nov-2017
Cyrus J. Guzder began his career in 1967 with ICICI, before moving to AFL Private Limited, then known as Airfreight Limited, in 1969. Since 1985, he has been the organisation’s Chairman and Managing Director. For 25 years till 2001, he also headed the DHL Worldwide Express operations in India, then a 100% owned business division of…
स्वतंत्र होने का साहस संपादक की मेज से
27-Nov-2017
अन्याय अलग-अलग रूपों में सामने आते हैं, कोई एक-दूसरे की अपेक्षा कम दमनकारी नहीं होता। इस समझदारी पर आधारित एक जीवंत और समावेशी आंदोलन खड़ा करने के लिए हमें सहयोग और आपसी गठबंधन बनाने की ज़रूरत है। अपने अधिकारों की सुरक्षा के लिए हमें दूसरों के अधिकारों के लिए भी दृढ़तापूर्वक खड़ा होना चाहिए। सीजेपी(CJP)…
सत्ता को आइना दिखाना आसान नहीं होता: कन्हैया कुमार
27-Nov-2017
Youth and student leader Kanhaiya Kumar offers this powerful testimonial about CJP’s work in defending constitutional rights.
The Courage to Be Free From the Editor's Desk
26-Nov-2017
Injustices come in different forms, each no less oppressive than the other. To develop a vibrant and inclusive movement that builds on this understanding, we need to forge synergies and alliances. For our rights to be protected, we need to stand as firmly for the rights of all others. This fundamental understanding is what is…