He Lost His Father And Son To Excesses Of The State. But This Human Rights Activist Is Still...
Had such tragedies happened to any other man, he would have been broken, perhaps irreparably. But not human rights activist and lawyer Ranjan Lakhanpal, who lost both his father and son to excesses of the state.
“But those two incidents only prodded me to fight harder against the dispossessed, the weak and the vulnerable,” said the 52-year-old who’s taken up more than 10,000 cases of human rights abuses. "I know the pain of a sufferer."
Tears still fill Lakhanpal’s eyes as he talks about the death of his father and, much later, his son. “My father, an advocate like me, was arrested under Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) because he raised his voice against imposition of Emergency and arbitrary arrests being made at that time,” he said, going back in time. “He died in jail."
What happened years later was worse. “My son, just 10, was killed by the police because I was fighting cases against them. They had earlier threatened me repeatedly, but I took no note. When I didn’t agree, they did this to put pressure on me,” said the man who’s now a rallying point for those taking up rights issues.
The legal eagle, who started his practice in the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 1980, has been instrumental in freeing 250 Pakistani prisoners in Indian jails. Not that he’s spared Pakistan. “I filed a petition in the Pakistan Supreme Court for violating the human rights of Lieutenant Sourabh Kalia and five other Indian soldiers who died during Kargil war. This was the first case to be filed by an Indian in Pakistan,” added Lakhanpal, who’s been crying hoarse about Bhikiwind’s Sarabjit Singh, awaiting execution in the Kot Lakhpat jail across the border.
Not one to back out from a tough, and often dangerous fight, the lawyer was one of the first ones to leap up to defend the accused in the infamous Jammu and Kashmir sex scandal. “Everyone needs a fair hearing,” is his simple argument against all charges, including that of treason.
So what’s been his best battle? He remembers the touching case of POK resident Shenaz Praveen Kausar and her India-born daughter Mobin. In a suicide bid, Kausar had jumped into the Jhelum in POK but survived and reached the other side of the river in India. She was immediately arrested and was later raped in jail. Kausar then delivered Mobin. But that was just one part of her unfortunate story. The Pakistan government agreed to take Kausar back but refused Mobin entry, saying she is Indian.
Lakhanpal filed a PIL in Jammu and Kashmir High Court for their release and adequate compensation. The court ordered cops to release Kausar and Mobin. It also granted Rs 3 lakh to them. After the matter got highlighted at the international level, Pakistan government too took back both Kausar and her daughter.
“This case is close to my heart because I helped a woman and her child who were totally helpless in a foreign land,” said Lakhanpal who sees Mother Teresaas his guiding light.
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Ranjan Lakhanpal Advocate is world Human Rights Activist but get profesional fees , sorry to write not humantarian helpful as per my experience on dealing with him then on whom criminal lawyer is trusted upon?
to correct my dearest sir as per i know there is no such name in whole of india which with a single hand support of his own was capable of releasing 400 prisoners without any damn help of any authority.as per the fees part he has to run his house which he does by professional soliciting which is done only with people who can pay.he has filed more than 12000 free of cost human right cases.in my case i am satisfied dealing with a legend of its kind.i can back my statement by giving my number 9812036878.comment givers should have a look at their own life if they have done anything which makes them eligible to comment on anyone
i think he is a nice man and has done a lot for the system.i read his article in outlook.i really wish for some more people with his kind of approach.
for further authencity of my words this url can be seen and we will know about the works of ranjan lakhanpal.i really respect him for his work and hope that our politicians learn something from him
http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?226429
Mr Lakhanpal is a cheat.He took from me Rs 20,000/- twice in years 2000 and 2008 but did not file writ petitions as briefed by me.He joined hands with other party to deprive me of my property worth Rs one crore at Moga.I challenge him to deny it at my cell number09814932456.
recently read about the ruchika case.its great to know that mr lakhanpal has filed a pil against all the authorities.the legal action taken by mr lakhanpal includes all authorites involved in aiding and saving rathore.
whosoever this moga person is i request that person to call me once.i have been helped by ranjan lakhanpal in getting my son out.my number is 9216588770.i am used to persons like these who are losers in life life and can do nothing except for fighting property matters to get some money.mr moga you are free to call me anytime and i will tell you what a rascal you are.shame on you
My son Bittu - Bharpur Singh 21 was killed by police alongwith his friend Bhagat Ram 16, and shown to be killed by ghost terorists. Lakhanpal filed my writ cwp 6195-M 1996. Aalways served us tea/refreshments and cheered us on every visit. He did not take a single penny. God Waheguru Bless Ranjan Lakhanpal and his pious family. Rascals should not approach Lakhanpal. Only God's men should.Subedar Gurdip Brar Ph. 001-905-790-3162
Mr Lakhanpal is a cheat.A big fraud .
He maligns images of big people and then demands money.Such type of people should be put out of judicial system.I am from jallandhar. If anyone wants to know fraud of this person with proofs call me at 09814210001.
i met mr lakhanpal in 1999 in patiala.he was in the lower court for a case regarding an abducted sikh who was killed by police.he got 3 officers suspended.the boys parents were crying and thanking him.he is a great guy.i think the people saying bad about him must be the one who got punished due to him
met mr ranjan lakhanpal in 2011,he has started providing free legal aid under his association world human rights protection council.i am from khanna and went to his khaana unit when cops refused to file my fir for theft at my place,i approached him and he got my work done in no time.thanks again mr lakhanpal
These people who are commenting ill and doubting the integrity and credibility of Mr Lakhanpal are none other than those corrupt and inhuman police officers who have been brought to book in various cases. They in fact are not left with any other option but to abuse the sanctity of a humanitarian by this medium where they know cannot be held for. Hence I urge the people who read this post and its comments to analyse with a logical mind.
The beauty is for every one hate comment we see three in praise of this gentleman.
I am a widow my husbands property was under a tenant. I paid Mr lakhanpal 60000rs but he never filed any case. On contacting him he stopped responding to my calls. I suffered a lot by engaging him.
Mr Ranjan Lakhanpal is a fraud.He charged very high fee from me in a case and never gave me any clear status of my case.On my every visit to his office i was charged fee and was never told the exact status of my case.I am really disappointed by the conduct of this lawyer.I am a victim of not the Judicial System but a victim of this lawyer who wasn't fair in his dealings but was fake and money minded man.
great respect for lakhanpal sir. during the times of terrorism in punjab he filed cases for thousands of missing youths and was able to save many. my heart pains to see the kind of pain mr lakhanpal had to go through in order to support the right.keep it up sir
try this link to know more about this person.a true humanitarian who continued his service without unconditionally.keep it up sir.
Mr lakhanpal is a cheat. He has open a human rights organization where people are being mislead by being part of that organization. Rather that organisation is just a mere way by which Mr lakhanpal advertise himself.Most of the indians who are unaware about laws and judicial system becomes victims of such lawyers. On the name of human rights it is a tactic to hook clients. I myself been cheated by Mr lakhanpal. I paid him Rs 45000 in the year 2001 but he never filed my case of my property rather he again charged me Rs 10000 more. Till date i never got justice as my case was being mishandled
i am baljeet singh from kaithal. i am an rti activist and a social worker. ranjan ji has filed 17 cases for free from my side and helped many poor of my area. due to my association with him many locals of my area look upon me for help. he is unlike other high court lawyers who rob you and exploit you. god bless you sir. anybody can call me on 8607889043 and ask. i'll be happy to tell more.
Mr Lakhanpal is fighting for justice in Ruchika case.These negative comments are posted by associates of molester rathore who pushed a girl to commit suicide as he was a DGP then. i work with cnnibn and am covering the whole case. rathore's wife keeps on taking adjournments and smiles as if her husband is a messiah. you will pay Mr rathore. we are with you Mr Lakhanpal. Ruchika is with you. may her soul rest in peace
Mr Lakhanpal doesn't file cases and charges money. I have paid him so many times but no one in his office including him never attends any of my cases. He has never got justice to me rather spoilt my property matter,
Mr Ranjan Lakhanpal is a businessman in robs of a lawyer he has no knowledge of law as most of his cases are dismissed or are withdrawn by him from the high court. there are may better lawyers and designated senior advocates than him in high court who perform better.
Keep up the good work sir. God bless you
Most do-gooders just go about doing what they have to and take the occasional word of praise or gratitude which comes their way as an encouragement. But what of Ranjan Lakhanpal, who, while doing his bit for the hapless, has encountered more of derisive comments from colleagues than applause? Some even call him anti-national. Yet, this human rights lawyer-activist has stoically been going about his task. His clients are people trapped in a no-mans land of sorts . the scores of Pakistanis lodged in Indian jails for minor offences like straying across the border, or jumping a city-specific visa to visit friends in other cities.keep up the good work sir. You have to be doing exceptionally well to invite jealousy and hate as losers and demeaning persons strive on venom spewing. Hope to see more persons like you. Keep it up
Ranjan Lakhanpal took my case by giving me assurance that we will definitely win the case but eventually I found out that in my writ petition he never appeared after filling it. All these above mentioned comments are very surprising as to me these do not sound. convincing. His office charges exorbitant amount of fee on every visit even his clerks are deceiving. Ultimately I had to struggle to even get my file back from their office as the office staff is very rude. They are just the worst form of lawyers in the High court. Such lawyers should be banned from practice and strict actions should be taken by government against them when they publicize themselves.
Mr Ranjan Lakhanpal is a very causal Lawyer and he has no respect for his clients. He is very sweet when he is accepting the case and fee after that he never answers his phone. His office is full of unprofessional lawyers who doesn't even know how to speak English.
Friends please think twice before hiring them as they are cheats and fraud lawyers.
Some of rhe information in it is wrong as his father did not died in jail. He was shot in court
Mr.Lakhanpal saved me I believe u r liar and want some publicity
His father died in jail with slow poison its fact,Ranjan and his family is blessed to society
He did good service to Humanity. Thank you ,
Shame on Rathore .
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