In this podcast, senior advocate Navkiran Singh from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh discusses the period from 1984 to 1993 when militancy was rampant. In 1986, while studying law in Ganganagar, Rajasthan, he and his friends lived in a paying guest apartment where they faced a situation when commandos mistook Navkiran Singh for a militant. This was a difficult time with extrajudicial killings and the youth of Punjab suffering. Singh visited jails where young people shared their chaotic stories with him.

The Era of Militancy: Insights by Senior Advocate Navkiran Singh | 19841993
Surviving Turbulent Times: Advocate's Story from 1986 | Commando Encounter
Justice Amid Chaos: Senior Advocate's Journey in MilitantStricken Punjab

Navkiran Singh recounts an incident where he secured bail for his client in a Chandigarh court, only for the police to arrive and attempt to arrest the client on different charges, which Singh claims were false accusations. Taking a bold stance, Singh drove his client away in a car, collided with a policeman's leg, and enabled his client to escape. Despite police firing shots at the car, Singh was eventually apprehended, beaten severely, and narrowly escaped abduction and possible death. During this tumultuous period, Singh witnessed his colleagues being abducted and killed by the police.

Daring Escape: Navkiran Singh's Stand Against Injustice | Chandigarh Court Drama
Courage Amid Chaos: Navkiran Singh's Fight for Justice Against Police Brutality
Surviving Injustice: Advocate's Tale of Bravery and Betrayal | Chandigarh Court Incident

In his book "Justice through Public Interest Litigations," Navkiran Singh recounts a case where 17 Punjabi youths were sentenced to death in Dubai. Upon learning of this, he traveled to Dubai, fought the case in court, and successfully secured the release of all 17 youths, enabling their return to India.

Rescuing the Wrongly Accused: Navkiran Singh's Triumph in Dubai | Youth's Path to Freedom
From Death Row to Homecoming: Navkiran Singh's Fight for Justice in Dubai
Justice Prevails: Navkiran Singh's Battle for the 17 Punjabi Youths in Dubai | Kuwait