Why Habeas Corpus?
*** Top of Page 277 *** before deciding to file a case. Jagraj was a student activist and led many protests in Chandigarh. In an attempt to quell his activity, the Punjab Police registered fifteen cases against him from 1985 until his abduction. The courts, however, acquitted Jagraj of all charges. The police abducted Jagraj in January 1995, leaving behind his wife and two children. After Jagrajs abduction, Mohinder Singh both vigorously pursued contacts with politicians and his court case, expressing resignation and disgust at the lack of help and the protracted litigation: Why doesnt the judiciary take any action against them? These judge-folks, they know everything. They listen to the pain-filled person and can tell his honesty. Yet still they are helpless . . . its been six and one-half years since Ive been pushed around, and still I have no relief.[56] Police also extorted money, harassed and detained other family members, occupied their homes, and registered false cases against t
