New Delhi: Human rights activist Dr Charanjit Singh has appealed to national and international institutions to examine allegations concerning civil liberties and peaceful protests in India. His appeal seeks an independent review of reported restrictions and actions connected with demonstrations in Delhi over alleged electoral irregularities.
A nine-page copy of the email shows that the appeal was sent at 12:51 PM on October 10, 2026. It addresses concerns involving freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, arbitrary detention and the protection of individual rights under Indian and international legal frameworks.
The communication asks relevant institutions to examine police deployment, reported arrests of protesters, possible internet restrictions and disruptions to rail and metro services. It also raises concerns about the ability of journalists and human rights defenders to carry out their work during the protests.
According to the appeal, approximately 50,000 police personnel were deployed during the events. This claim, along with the other allegations outlined in the letter, has not been independently verified.
Appeal Seeks Review by Constitutional Institutions
Singh has urged the President of India, the Supreme Court, the National Human Rights Commission, the Election Commission and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to consider the complaints within their respective areas of responsibility.
The appeal also requests scrutiny of the treatment of detained protesters, access to legal rights and administrative decisions connected with the demonstrations. It calls for an impartial assessment of complaints involving electoral irregularities and restrictions that may have affected public movement or communication.
Singh has cited Articles 14, 19, 21 and 22 of the Indian Constitution. These provisions relate to equality before the law, specified freedoms, protection of life and personal liberty, and safeguards concerning arrest and detention. The appeal also refers to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Calls for Evidence-Based Reporting
The activist has asked international media organisations and independent journalists to examine the allegations through official records, eyewitness accounts and authenticated photographs and videos. He has emphasised the need to seek official responses and distinguish verified facts from claims that remain unconfirmed.
The appeal further calls for police measures to comply with the principles of legality, necessity and proportionality. It seeks an impartial review of alleged internet restrictions and decisions affecting public transport.
Although the available email copy records the sending of the appeal and lists its intended recipients, there is no independent confirmation that approximately 500 recipients received it. Information confirming any subsequent response or institutional action was also unavailable.
Singh has called for the complaints to receive an impartial examination, with any established violations addressed in accordance with the law.
