Citizens for Justice and Peace
Tehelka sting tapes containing crucial evidence ignored by SIT: Zakia Jafri to SC Tapes authenticated by CBI had right-wing leaders boasting about having bombs, communal conspiracy
12-Nov-2021
During the November 11 hearing of the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by Zakia Jafri and CJP concerning the wider conspiracy behind the Gujarat riots of 2002, the petitioners presented before the Supreme Court substantial evidence to point out how the Special Investigation Team (SIT) ignored crucial evidence and elements that could have established conspiracy…
Justice should be Reformative, not Retributive: Teesta Setalvad CJP stands against the Death Penalty
10-Oct-2018
This International Day against Death Penalty, we solemnly reaffirm our commitment towards ensuring justice remains a tool for reformation and not retribution. Over the past 15 years, we have spearheaded more than 68 court cases related to the Gujarat 2002 carnage. And though we have successfully secured the conviction of 168 people, not once have we demanded…
CJP fights for justice in the Naroda Patiya Massacre Punctures Prevalent Culture of Impunity
23-May-2018
For 16 long years, CJP has stood by its credo, to assist the eye-witness survivors of the genocidal carnage in Gujarat in 2002, get justice and reparation. We have battled within the Courts, stood by the Survivors in their quest for justice and achieved milestones. In the process we have also been victimised by an…
Teesta Setalvad Refuses to be Silenced Fearless activist stands her ground
17-May-2018
The relentless hounding of Human Rights Defender still continues but she refuses to be silenced. Watch this video to know more:
Nevertheless, she persisted How Teesta Setalvad's perseverance in Gujarat riot cases has rattled a vindictive regime
16-May-2018
CJP has been at the forefront of the struggle for justice in multiple Gujarat riots related cases including Naroda Patiya, Ode Massacre, Sardarpura, Gulberg Society etc. We have fought these battles in the courts and beyond. As a result of this CJP Secretary and internationally acclaimed Human Rights Defender, Teesta Setalvad, has constantly been in…
Naroda Patiya Case: Maya Kodnani acquitted, Babu Bajrangi’s conviction upheld Gujarat HC convicts total 15 people in Gujarat's worst massacre during post-Godhra carnage
20-Apr-2018
In a huge setback for those seeking justice in Gujarat carnage cases of 2002, the Gujarat High Court today acquitted Maya Kodnani in the Naroda Patiya case. On August 29, 2012, Kodnani had been convicted by a special court for inciting mobs at Naroda Patiya to exact revenge for the Godhra train burning incident, and sentenced to 28 years in…
Establishing the Chain of Command Responsibility Vital to Prove Conspiracy and Complicity in Massacres
07-Jun-2017
Overwhelming Evidence Of The Direct Involvement Of The Gujarat Government In The Violence That Engulfed The State From February 2002 On Establishing the Chain of Command Responsibility Vital to Prove Conspiracy and Complicity in Massacres Ashok Bhatt – Jaideep Patel Ashok Bhatt then Health Minister in 2002 is in conversation with VHP Gujarat general Secretary…
Naroda Patiya Case- Summary Tables
08-May-2017
Table Summarising the Naroda Patiya Incident and Trial Table on Investigation and Legal process Naroda Patia : Names of Accused who Died, are Absconding Charge Table (Naroda Patia) Investigation Officers (Naroda Patia) Dates of Filing of Chargesheet Details of Witnesses (Naroda Patia) List of Accused (Naroda Patia) Naroda Patia Chargesheet (03.06.2002, Crime Branch) Naroda…
Naroda Patiya Mass Murder Eye Witnesses address Press Conference with CJP
29-Aug-2012
With tears of happiness choking them Women Victim Eye witnesses (Jannatchachi, Shakilabano, Faraznabano, Ishrat Jahan, Zuleikha appa and Fatima appa offer Shukrana namaz in Ahmedabad. They will address a press conference with team of lawyers of Citizens for Justice and Peace and its Secretary Teesta Setalvad at Prashant at 3 pm today. Hailing the…