NODEEP KAUR

Out on Bail | N/A

24-year-old Dalit labour rights activist, Nodeep is a member of Mazdoor Kisan Sangathan. She has been agitating with the farmers against the three farm laws at Singhu Border since November 2020. Kaur comes from a family of activists with her parents being associated with Punjab Khet Union. Blatant targeting by the combined efforts of the armed guards of Kundli Industrial Association and Haryana Police, has not dwindled her strength to fight for the right causes. She was also allegedly assaulted by male Police officers before being sent to Judicial custody but she remains undeterred.

Charges

Sections 148 (rioting), 149 (unlawful assembly), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 384 (extortion), 506 (criminal intimidation), 452 (house trespass) of the Indian Penal Code.

Timeline

Feb 26, 2021

Punjab and Haryana High Court grants Nodeep Kaur bail on grounds that upon prima facie observation, there was nothing to substantiate the allegations of attempt to murder.

February 16, 2021

Nodeep Kaur gets bail in two cases in connection with charges of extortion, and other IPC sections but continues to be in jail for an attempt to murder charge.

February 12, 2021

Punjab and Haryana High Court takes suo motu cognisance of her ‘illegal confinement’ and issues notice to the Haryana Police

Feb 2, 2021

Sessions Court (Haryana) rejects her bail application. The family now, intends to move Delhi High Court for her immediate release.

Jan 12, 2021

Nodeep Kaur was arrested by the Haryana Police and her family has alleged that she was harassed and sexually assaulted in custody.

Dec 28, 2020

Haryana Police register an FIR against Nodeep Kaur at Kundli Police Station, Sonipat based on extortion and threat allegations.

NODEEP KAUR

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