PUCL to submit memo for repealing sedition provisions: Sen

Last Updated: Saturday, May 28, 2011, 22:53

Stating that governments use sedition provisions to target people opposing it, rights` activist Binayak Sen on Saturday said PUCL will submit a memorandum to Parliament with 10 lakh signatures, demanding abolition of the law.

Cambridge experts study Binayak Sen arrest

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 18:54

The plight of Binayak Sen, the social activist slapped with controversial sedition charges, is symptomatic of the problems faced by India`s adivasis, Cambridge University researchers studying his case have said.

Binayak Sen demands repeal of sedition law and AFSPA

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 21:20

Noted civil rights activist Binayak Sen on Tuesday demanded the repeal of the sedition law and the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.

Binayak`s associate moves for bail, SC issues notice to govt

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 20:54

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from Chhattisgarh government on a bail petition of Pijush Guha who, along with civil rights activist Binayak Sen, was sentenced to life imprisonment on the charge of sedition.

Congress backs Binayak Sen`s appointment in key Govt panel

Last Updated: Sunday, May 22, 2011, 17:55

The Congress in Chhattisgarh has come out in support of appointment of civil rights activist Binayak Sen in a key committee of the Planning Commission, a move which has been criticised by the ruling BJP here.

Congress backs Binayak Sen`s appointment in key govt panel

Last Updated: Sunday, May 22, 2011, 16:25

The Congress in Chhattisgarh has come out in support of appointment of civil rights activist Binayak Sen in a key committee of the Planning Commission, a move which has been criticised by the ruling BJP here.

C’garh CM asks PM to remove Sen from Plan panel

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 18, 2011, 17:17

Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh asked the PM to review the decision of appointing activist Binayak Sen on a Planning Commission panel, saying his contribution to health sector is "hugely exaggerated".

Chhattisgarh BJP launches offensive against Binayak Sen

Last Updated: Monday, May 16, 2011, 15:22

Chhattisgarh`s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched an offensive against rights activist and physician Binayak Sen after the Planning Commission made him a member on a key committee.

C`garh govt protests Binayak`s nomination to Plan panel

Last Updated: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 19:50

The nomination of rights activist Binayak Sen as a member of the Planning Commission`s Steering Committee on Health has not gone down well with the Chhattisgarh government.

Binayak Sen vows to do his best in Plan Panel

Last Updated: Thursday, May 12, 2011, 19:40

Elated over his appointment as member of a key committee of the Planning Commission, civil rights activist Binayak Sen on Thursday vowed to do his best to provide "equity" for deprived communities in health-related issues.

Binayak Sen on board of Plan panel

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 11, 2011, 22:51

Plan panel on Wednesday said it has appointed civil rights activist Binayak Sen, convicted for sedition, on board of one of its steering committee to give input for 12th Plan (2012-17) on health related issues.