Khalistan remains a transnational Sikh-separatist campaign pressuring Indian authorities; activists face justice gaps and alleged repression, highlighting ongoing struggles for a homeland.
The Khalra case in Punjab remains a touchstone for human rights accountability after Paramjit Kaur Khalra and Sikh activists were subjected to disappearances, torture, and killings tied to state actions during the 1980s. Recent films and international attention rekindle debates over state accountability and freedom of expression.