Download Free Afspa Book in PDF and EPUB Free Download. You can read online Afspa and write the review.

This book is centered on understanding public sentiment, with a primary emphasis on formulating constructive solutions derived from input provided by various stakeholders and civil society organizations. Unfortunately, Ukhrul district was considered a ‘disturbed area’ even before AFSPA was imposed in the whole state of Manipur on 8th September 1980. The fact is, even if there is peace and harmony in the state, it is always considered disturbed due to hostility. Taking advantage of this, gross human rights violations have been committed for decades. Several protests and rallies have been staged but have gone unnoticed by the Central and State governments, leaving much agitation and protests in vain. The overarching goal of this book is to foster a deeper understanding between the Armed Forces and the residents of Ukhrul with a concurrent emphasis on making positive contributions to enhance the overall well-being of the state of Manipur.
Although considered an ancient concept, torture is still practised globally, and with more meticulousness and sophistication than ever before. Custodial violence refers to a form of torture that is experienced physically, psychologically, or emotionally in the custody of a lawful authority. The international legal regime on torture is an area of convergence between international human rights law and humanitarian law, both of which condemn torture in any form. Torture Behind Bars analyses the context of torture and ill-treatment of prisoners and crimes committed by the members of the police force. This may be in the form of custodial violence, or may begin from the point of detention and continue post-custody. The author reviews the role and accountability of the police force in India in the light of the reports of various national and international human rights committees, non-governmental organizations, and other independent reports. The book highlights several such cases which blatantly disregard the law meant for upholding the human rights and dignity of the individuals.
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has become one of the most controversial laws, both in India and the world. A few NGOs and human rights activists have described it as draconian, alleging that it gives the armed forces unrestricted power to ‘arrest’ without warrant, ‘destroy property’ and ‘shoot to kill’, besides providing them with complete immunity. The loud and continuous clamour against the Act has drawn the attention of various international organizations. The UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions, Christof Heyns, has recently called for the repeal of the law, stating: “AFSPA allows the state to override rights. Such a law has no role in a democracy and should be scrapped.” On the other hand, the armed forces hold that the AFSPA is necessary for tackling the growing menace of militancy and protecting their men from the unnecessary harassment caused by litigation. General V K Singh, the former chief of army staff and now a cabinet minister, has emphasized that the AFSPA is a ‘functional requirement’ of the armed forces. This is the first book in India not only to attempt a complete analysis of the various provisions of the AFSPA, but also to provide an insight into the legislative efforts of other democracies to meet the challenges of growing terrorism. It delves into cases of human rights violations in which members of the armed forces have been implicated, and at the same time, argues that it is equally important to safeguard the human rights of the members of the armed forces. In order to help find an amicable solution, the author makes a few recommendations for the consideration of the government and armed forces.
This Representation Provides An Analysis Of The Illegality Of The Provisions Of The Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 (Afspa) And The Abuse Of These Provisions. It Also Contains Documents On National, Regional And International Human Rights Standards To Ensure That The Amended Provisions Of The Afspa Are In Consonance With The Obligations Of The Government Towards Protection Of Human Rights. As Manipur Has Been The Epicentre Of The Movement Against The Afspa, The Case Studies Are Mainly From Manipur. Like New.