Criminal Proceedings Filed In Canada Against Indian Pm Mr. Narendra Modi For His Alleged Role In 2002 Gujarat Genocide Of Muslims

[Singh, Mahan]

Source: http://zeenews.india.com/news/india/canadian-ag-blocks-sikh-groups-attempt-to-prosecute-pm-modi_1580001.html

Canadian AG blocks Sikh group's attempt to prosecute PM Modi - Zee News

New York: A Canadian court has issued summons against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over lawsuit in connection with human rights violations during the 2002 Gujarat riots, but the order was blocked by Canadian Attorney General, a Sikh rights group said on Thursday.

The summons to Modi were issued after the rights group, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), filed a lawsuit in the Canadian court seeking prosecution of the Indian leader on charges of alleged torture and human rights violations during the 2002 riots in Gujarat, when he was Chief Minister of the State.

Representing SFJ, Toronto-based human rights lawyer Marlys Edwardh and her associate Louis Century called on Justice Minister and Attorney General Peter MacKay to charge Modi in the case but the summons were immediately blocked by MacKay.

The hearing was held in Ontario Court of Justice, coinciding with Modi's visit to the country.

SFJ said Canadian Criminal Code allows for the prosecution of public officials who commit acts of torture abroad if they are later present in Canada.

After a seven-hour hearing to determine whether there was sufficient evidence to issue process; the Justice of the Peace had decided that there was a prima facie case against Modi but the blocking of the summons ensured that the prosecution against him will not go ahead.

SFJ legal advsior Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said Modi "escaped trial" on charges of torture under Canadian law only because of the Attorney General's last-minute intervention.

Rights group American Justice Center President Joseph Whittington said that the summons issued by the Ontario Court of Justice, although blocked by the Attorney General, is a "recognition of the voluminous evidence available to initiate prosecution" of Modi.

"Had the summons been allowed to be served, we strongly believe the case would have ultimately served justice to those who have been denied justice since the pogroms of 2002," Whittington added.

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[Ranjeet01]

Have Sikhs for Justice try the same against the likes of K.S. Brar, Jagdish and the rest of the Congress goons?If they can do this against the PM of India, imagine what they can do against these lot.

[Singh, Mahan]

These type of cases can only be filed if the person in question comes to ( lands on the soil of ) USA . And same is the case in Canada (though under different law). I would assume that SFJ would file the case against any of those (mentioned in post # 22 by Ranjeet01) if he come to these countries. These are not frivolous charges and, if proven in court, carry heavy punishment.

But chances of succeeding are not high because the governments do their utmost in opposing these charges - (especially) when it comes to the politicians from the parties in power in India for the reasons of trade and geopolitics.

However, when not in power these politicians and others would think twice visiting USA or Canada.

[S4NGH]

On what grounds has the Attorney general blocked the case? Im confused!! Someone help

[Akalifauj]

On what grounds has the Attorney general blocked the case? Im confused!! Someone help

He does not answer to us the people. He can block any case. Sad day in Canadian history. Money and international trade once again has been favored over human life. PM Harper should hang his head low in shame along with his cabinet.

[S4NGH]

He does not answer to us the people. He can block any case. Sad day in Canadian history. Money and international trade once again has been favored over human life. PM Harper should hang his head low in shame along with his cabinet.

So he can block any case without giving a reason? Wow what sort of a just system is that!

Obviously had the AG not intervened, there would have been a serious impact on the already frosty relationship between the two nations but thats not a justified reason to pervert justice. Surely it must be due to lack of evidence or some solid ground?

I had no idea the AG could do that. Tbh, I'd never heard of one of those prior to today...

[JasSinghKhalsa]

If the Canadian AG can block such a case carrying such serious charges, how does Canada pride itself as champion of human rights, prides itself of democratic values?

[lsingh]

Major coverage in the media regarding SFJ lawsuits and protests.

[Jonny101]

looking at the pictures of the protest that are available on the internet, why no Muslim is protesting? just wondering but why only Sikhs are protesting against Modi in his role in the Hindu-Muslim riots of 2002? When was the last time you ever saw an Indian Muslim(or any Muslim for that matter) protesting for Sikhs in regards to 1984?

[JasSinghKhalsa]

On April 15, 2015 a Provincial hear was put in front of a Justice of the Peace in Ontario. The case was of torture against the PM of India, Narendra Modi.

At the end of the hearing the Ontario Court agreed with SFJ and declared there was enough evidence to start CRIMINAL proceedings against Modi and the process to issue (issue either summons or arrest warrants) was indicated.

At this point, before the summons or arrest warrants were issued, the Crown Attorney acting on behave of the Attorney General of Ontario withdraw the CRIMINAL case against Modi in Canada!!

This is the complaint and proof of the "process to issue" and the Ontario Crowns request to withdraw the case. And this is proof that in Canada, but Canadian Court standards Modi SHOULD BE CRIMINALLY tried!!!