Sukhwinder Bhatti | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sukhwinder Singh Bhatti |
| Disappeared | 12 May 1994 |
| Status | Missing for 30 years, 1 month and 1 day |
| Nationality | Indian |
Sukhwinder Singh Bhatti (c. 1951– c. 1994) was a criminal defense attorney in Sangrur district of Punjab, India, and the district's leading defense lawyer for individuals accused of crimes under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA).[1] TADA was a law in effect from 1985 to 1995 that authorized the preventative detention of persons for up to two years in Punjab based only on suspicion of certain crimes done with the intent to cause terror.[2] The law also established in camera courts, and under Section 21, detainees charged with certain crimes were presumed guilty until proven innocent.
- ^ "Communication to Special Representative on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders" (PDF). Ensaaf. 5 December 2006. Retrieved 1 May 2009.
- ^ Department of State (1992). Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (India). p. 1139.
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