Impunity Writ Large: A Study Of Crimes Committed During Anti-Veerappan Operations, Saumya Uma
Dec 2012
Impunity Writ Large: A Study Of Crimes Committed During Anti-Veerappan Operations, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
This paper discusses the atrocities committed by police officials belonging to a Joint Special Task Force (JSTF) established by the state governments of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka in India to capture Veerappan – a well-known forest brigand. The paper traces the widespread use of torture, inhuman and degrading treatment, extra-judicial killings and enforced disappearances of persons from poor and underprivileged communities living on the borders of Satyamangalam forest in this context. It analyzes the atrocities through the lens of international legal standards as well as Indian criminal law. It critically evaluates the responses of Indian state and democratic institutions, including …
Law Reform On Sexual And Gender-Based Crimes In Mass Violence, Saumya Uma
Dec 2012
Law Reform On Sexual And Gender-Based Crimes In Mass Violence, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
The article discusses sexual and gender-based crimes in mass violence in India. It draws upon five different contexts of mass violence - communal (religion-based) violence, caste-based violence, violence in the context of militarization, violence in the context of anti-people development, and dispossession / violence in anti-Naxal operations.
In the second part of the article, it discusses gaps in Indian legal jurisprudence which are major causative factors for the existing impunity, and pose challenges to justice.
As a logical corollary, the third part discusses relevant law reform initiatives that are in process, to address the challenges to justice. In critiquing such …
Waiting For Justice
Dec 2010
Waiting For Justice
Dr. Saumya Uma
Kandhamal district of the state of Odisha in India, was the site of targeted violence against Christian dalits and adivasis in December 2007 and August 2008. This publication is a report of the National People's Tribunal on Kandhamal, held in New Delhi on 22-24 August 2010. The report documents the testimonies of 45 victims, survivors and their representatives, 15 expert testimonies of reports of field surveys, research and fact-finding, as well as statements to the Tribunal. It was organized by the National Solidarity Forum - a countrywide solidarity platform of concerned social activists, media persons, researchers, legal experts, film makers, …
People's Tribunal On Torture Karnataka Report, Saumya Uma
Jul 2008
People's Tribunal On Torture Karnataka Report, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
This is the interim report of the jury of the People's Tribunal on Torture, held in Bangalore, Karnataka. The Tribunal heard about 98 cases of custodial torture through the testimonies of victims / victim-survivors and / or their family members.
People's Tribunal On Torture Rajasthan Report, Saumya Uma
Jun 2008
People's Tribunal On Torture Rajasthan Report, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
This is the interim report of the jury of the People's Tribunal on Torture, held in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The Tribunal heard more than 50 cases of custodial torture through the testimonies of victims / victim-survivors and / or their family members.
People's Tribunal On Torture Tamil Nadu Report, Saumya Uma
Jun 2008
People's Tribunal On Torture Tamil Nadu Report, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
This is the interim report of the jury of the People's Tribunal on Torture, held in Tamil Nadu. The Tribunal heard more than 250 cases of custodial torture through the testimonies of victims / victim-survivors and / or their family members.
Communal Crimes Bill, Saumya Uma
Dec 2007
Communal Crimes Bill, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
This is an alternative draft law on communal violence, drafted by a section of civil society, and submitted to the Indian government in January 2008. It incorporates concepts and standards from international law, and formulates new crimes as well as standards of evidence and procedure.
Combating Impunity: A Compilation Of Articles On The International Criminal Court And Its Relevance To India, Vahida Nainar, Saumya Uma
Mar 2003
Combating Impunity: A Compilation Of Articles On The International Criminal Court And Its Relevance To India, Vahida Nainar, Saumya Uma
Dr. Saumya Uma
The publication is the first attempt at a compilation of published and unpublished articles written on the relevance of ICC for India. Vahida Nainar – founder-trustee of WRAG and an advisor of ICC-India campaign and Saumya Uma – Director of WRAG, compiled the articles. Apart from assisting the Indian campaign generally, the compilation has been used specifically as a resource material for information dissemination programmes conducted by us.
