Thirty-two prominent citizens of India -- among them individuals from the judiciary and official agencies, religious leaders, artists, and representatives of NGOs, academia and the corporate sector -- have signed a document titled “A Call to the Government of Iran: Release Innocent Baha’i Detainees Facing Trial Immediately.”

The message asks the government of Iran “to dismiss the arbitrary 'politically motivated' charges against the seven innocent Baha’i leaders and release them immediately and unconditionally."

If a trial does take place, the signatories ask authorities to abide by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and assure that the trial follows accepted standards.