Prof. Saibaba's imprisonment is inhumane and senseless, UN says. A rights expert has condemned. delhi university professor GN Saibaba was arrested in May 2014 on charges of having links with Naxal leaders and Maoists. In this case, apart from GN Saibaba, a journalist and university students, a total of 6 people were arrested. One of the arrested in this case has already died in jail. In this case, GN Saibaba has been sentenced to life imprisonment for several offenses under India's Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. professor G.N., who suffered from spinal disorder and polio in his childhood and crawled in a wheelchair. Many people are strongly condemning Saibaba's arrest and punishment.
After hearing the appeal against the order of Katchiroli Sessions court of Maharashtra, the bombay high court acquitted GN Saibaba and others. However, the supreme court quashed the order of the bombay High Court. Subsequently, he is lodged in a high-security cell in the nagpur Central Jail. In this situation, Mary Lawler, a special member of the UN on the situation of human rights defenders, strongly condemned the fact that Sai Baba, who has been fighting for the welfare of minorities in india for a long time, has been imprisoned for almost a decade.
India's jailing of a disabled human rights activist for years is inhumane and senseless, says UN Rights expert Mary Lawler has condemned. G.N. He also insisted that Saibaba should be released immediately considering his health condition. It is a shame that Saibaba continues to be imprisoned. Mary Lawler has criticized his arrest as showing that a country has all the means to try to suppress critical voices. Regarding the prosecution of Sai Baba, various UN Mary Lawler also points out that rights experts have raised concerns.
Other UN rights experts, including Mary Lawler, are appointed by the UN Human Rights Council. But they do not speak on behalf of the United Nations. It is worth noting that those who act spontaneously. “Except for two short-term bails, Saibaba remains in nagpur Central Jail. His condition in prison is a matter of grave concern. Saibaba, who uses a wheelchair, is confined in a high-security prison cell that is not suitable for his condition. There is no window in that small room. There is no wall made of iron bars. His position in the summer heat should be considered. Prison authorities must ensure that prisoners with disabilities are not discriminated against, including by providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations.” And Mary Lawler has expressed pain.
Mary Lawler, who said she was in touch with the indian government regarding the case, also stressed that countries have an obligation to uphold prisoners' right to health and dignity. Saibaba's health has become very bad. He insisted that he must be released.
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