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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC junks plea seeking SIT, aid for ‘persecution of tribal Christians'
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by 20 petitioners, primarily from the Tribal Christian community, who alleged systematic communal violence, displacement, and destruction of property against them in villages across Sukma district. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The petitioners sought setting up a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the cases, a commission of inquiry and compensation. A division bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru ruled that the mentioned reliefs sought under the Act, 1952, could not be directed in a petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The petitioners claimed they were subjected to targeted communal violence, including assaults, displacement, destruction of homes and property, sacrilege of religious materials, and threats to their life and liberty for practising Christianity. They alleged that despite repeated oral and written complaints, police and administrative authorities failed to register FIRs, provide protection, conduct fair investigations, or rehabilitate victims. They said that some officials even refused to acknowledge their complaints or rebuked the petitioners for their faith. Sanbha Rumnong and Samuel David, counsels for the petitioners, presented the case. R S Marhas, additional advocate general, appearing for the state, submitted that an FIR was already registered for one of the incidents reported by some petitioners, and the matter was under investigation. The additional advocate general argued that the petition, seeking multiple reliefs, was not maintainable under Article 226 for 'demands'. He added that if the petitioners' grievance was specifically about the non-registration of an FIR concerning an incident on April 24, 2025, they should pursue remedies available under law. He cited the Allahabad High Court's decision in Waseem Haider vs. State of UP (2020), which dismissed a similar petition. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The court, after hearing arguments at length, found no grounds to interfere with the petition and dismissed it, granting the petitioners liberty to approach appropriate forums for redressal of their grievances. Consequently, all pending interlocutory applications were disposed of. Raipur: The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by 20 petitioners, primarily from the Tribal Christian community, who alleged systematic communal violence, displacement, and destruction of property against them in villages across Sukma district. The petitioners sought setting up a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the cases, a commission of inquiry and compensation. A division bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru ruled that the mentioned reliefs sought under the Act, 1952, could not be directed in a petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The petitioners claimed they were subjected to targeted communal violence, including assaults, displacement, destruction of homes and property, sacrilege of religious materials, and threats to their life and liberty for practising Christianity. They alleged that despite repeated oral and written complaints, police and administrative authorities failed to register FIRs, provide protection, conduct fair investigations, or rehabilitate victims. They said that some officials even refused to acknowledge their complaints or rebuked the petitioners for their faith. Sanbha Rumnong and Samuel David, counsels for the petitioners, presented the case. R S Marhas, additional advocate general, appearing for the state, submitted that an FIR was already registered for one of the incidents reported by some petitioners, and the matter was under investigation. The additional advocate general argued that the petition, seeking multiple reliefs, was not maintainable under Article 226 for 'demands'. He added that if the petitioners' grievance was specifically about the non-registration of an FIR concerning an incident on April 24, 2025, they should pursue remedies available under law. He cited the Allahabad High Court's decision in Waseem Haider vs. State of UP (2020), which dismissed a similar petition. The court, after hearing arguments at length, found no grounds to interfere with the petition and dismissed it, granting the petitioners liberty to approach appropriate forums for redressal of their grievances. Consequently, all pending interlocutory applications were disposed of.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Fundamental duty of judiciary, executive to reach out to last citizen who needs justice': CJI B R Gavai
CHIEF JUSTICE of India (CJI) Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai on Saturday said that whether it is the judiciary or the executive, 'it is our fundamental duty to reach out to the last citizen of this country who needs justice.' CJI Gavai was speaking at an event in Prayagraj. He inaugurated the newly constructed advocate chambers and multilevel parking building on the Allahabad High Court premises. Supreme Court judges Justice Suryakant, Justice Vikram Nath, Justice J K Maheshwari, Justice Pankaj Mittal, Justice Manoj Mishra, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Justice Arun Bhansali, Delhi High Court Chief Justice Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay were among those present on the occasion. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal were also present at the event. Justice Gavai highlighted that over the 75 years since the Constitution was adopted, the judiciary and executive have enacted numerous laws that have significantly advanced social and economic equality in India. 'Land has been taken from landlords and transferred to the people. Farmers have become the rightful owners of their land. Many such laws have empowered the working and labour classes of the country.' Thanking Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Chief Justice acknowledged the funding provided for this expansive facility dedicated to lawyers. He noted that the inauguration coincides with the birth anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar, a figure who championed social justice in India, calling it a 'proud moment'. Justice Gavai recalled Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar's presentation of the final draft of the Constitution to the Constituent Assembly on November 25, 1949, describing Ambedkar's speech as a 'guiding beacon for the nation.' He emphasized Ambedkar's warning that true democracy could not be established without eliminating social and economic inequality. 'Today, after 75 years, our executive and judiciary have made significant contributions toward achieving social and economic equality across India,' he said. 'Our Constitution has firmly propelled the country toward progress during these 75 years. When the Constitution was drafted, critics said it was too federal. Baba Saheb responded that it is a Constitution designed to keep India united and strong, both in normal times and emergencies,' the CJI remarked. He added, 'Looking at the situation in our neighbouring countries today… India not only continues to progress after 75 years but also remains strong and united during times of crisis. The credit for this should be given to the Constitution.' Justice Gavai said, 'I am pleased that after becoming the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India, my first official programme is here, in the sacred land of Prayagraj. We have always shared a close connection with Prayagraj.' He mentioned that Union Minister Meghwal described Yogi Adityanath as the 'most powerful and hardworking Chief Minister in the country.' 'I would like to add that the land of Allahabad belongs to powerful people,' he said. He highlighted Prayagraj's distinguished contribution to the history of Uttar Pradesh, noting that this land's name is inscribed in golden letters in the field of law. Before Independence, some of India's finest lawyers hailed from here, including Motilal Nehru, Jawaharlal Nehru, Tej Bahadur Sapru and many others. Similarly, Prayagraj's literary heritage is rich with figures such as Mahadevi Verma, Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Sumitranandan Pant, Suryakant Tripathi Nirala and Subhadra Kumari Chauhan. The entire nation also honours the sacrifice of Chandrashekhar Azad in India's Independence struggle. He congratulated the Allahabad High Court, its Chief Justice, all the judges and the members of the Bar Association, saying, 'You now have a magnificent building that will make Bar Associations across the country envious.' He added, 'I travel extensively across India and abroad but I have not seen such a large facility with so many amenities for advocates anywhere else in the world.' He said the government and the High Court have ensured care not only for judges and lawyers but also for the litigants. 'We have been informed that a large construction will take place on the adjacent plot, providing excellent facilities for the litigants who visit there. Special amenities will be available for all, including persons with disabilities and women.' He also took the opportunity to commend the High Court judges who 'sacrificed their bungalows for this building,' calling it 'a unique example of cooperation between the bar and the bench.' He emphasised, 'Unless the bar and bench work together, the chariot of justice cannot move forward.' Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in his address at the ceremony, said, 'In the rule of law, the litigant is as important as the bar and bench.' Adityanath said that when his government took office, ten districts in UP did not have district courts. 'At times, either the Chief Justice or we did not approve the proposed designs. Eventually, we instructed the executing agencies to create a model that could serve as a standard. Along with integrated court complexes, provisions for parking and advocate chambers were included. Of the proposals we submitted, approvals have been received for seven districts from here, and Rs 1,700 crore has been released for those.' He highlighted that the Advocate Fund amount has been increased from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, and the age limit raised from 60 to 70 years. Additionally, a separate corpus fund of Rs 500 crore has been established. In case of an accident involving an advocate, the trustee committee will utilise this fund to support the affected family. New advocates are also receiving assistance for journals, magazines, and books during their first three years. The CM said that the infrastructure would accelerate the pace of justice delivery and add a new dimension to progress.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
'India's stability, unity, strength rooted in Constitution,' says CJI; calls it duty to ensure justice reaches last citizen
LUCKNOW: Chief Justice of India Justice B R Gavai on Saturday attributed the country's stability, unity, and strength during various crises to the Indian Constitution, asserting that it was the Constitution that saved India while neighbouring countries witnessed upheavals. 'Today we see what is the condition of our neighbouring countries. India is making a journey towards development after independence. Whenever there has been a crisis in the country, it has remained united and strong. The credit for this should be given to the Constitution,' he said. Justice Gavai was speaking at a function at the Allahabad High Court to mark the inauguration of a multi-storey complex housing 2,500 chambers for lawyers and a multi-level parking facility. The event was attended by top legal luminaries including Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, Supreme Court judges, Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and senior state bureaucrats. The CJI said the Constitution, drafted by Dr B R Ambedkar, played a significant role in India's development and growth journey. 'When the Constitution was being made and its final draft was presented before the Constituent Assembly, at that time, some people used to say that the Constitution is too federal while some used to say that it is too unitary. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar had replied that the Constitution was neither wholly federal nor wholly unitary. But one thing I can tell you is that we have given a Constitution which will keep India united and strong both in times of peace and war,' said the CJI.
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Rs 1700 crore approved for integrated court complexes in 7 UP districts:" CM Yogi
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 31 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday attended the inauguration event of the new advocate chamber and parking building at the Allahabad High Court. Speaking at the event, CM Yogi Adityanath highlighted the state government's efforts to strengthen judicial infrastructure, stating, 'When we (BJP) came to power, 10 districts didn't have their courts... We wanted the parking facilities and lawyers' chambers to be included in an integrated court complex in the court infrastructure. We have already received approval and allocated Rs 1700 crore for 7 districts...' Chief Justice of India BR Gavai inaugurated the new advocate chamber and parking building at the Allahabad High Court on Saturday, marking a significant step in enhancing the court's infrastructure. Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal was also present during the inauguration. On the inauguration of the new advocate chamber and parking building of the Allahabad High Court, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said, 'Today, the whole country is celebrating the 300th birth anniversary of Ahilyabai, whom we call the idol of justice... 250 years ago, Ahilyabai introduced the concept that good governance requires good infrastructure for the judiciary. Today, we are inaugurating a magnificent infrastructure event organised at the Allahabad High Court.' Supreme Court judge Justice BR Gavai also lauded the scale and comfort of the complex, describing it as one of the finest in the world for advocates, and expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister. 'Today, by inaugurating this building, I want to dedicate it to the citizens of the country and would like to congratulate the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, all the Justices' siblings, and all the Lawyers' Association of the Allahabad High Court that you have received a grand gift. I travel a lot around the country and there is no such big building in my knowledge, which is so big for lawyers, for advocates, providing facilities, there are chambers above 2300. It has huge parking facilities for cars and two-wheelers too. And for this, I would like to congratulate you all. Especially, I would also like to express my congratulations and gratitude to the Honourable Chief Minister for providing funds for these facilities,' he said. The new facilities would improve the accessibility and convenience for advocates and visitors at the Allahabad High Court. (ANI)
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Litigants are as vital as bar and bench in justice delivery: UP CM Yogi
"Of the proposals we submitted, approvals have been received for seven districts from here, and Rs 1,700 crore has already been released for those. The court cases for the remaining three districts have also been resolved, and we will provide them with similar facilities in their respective districts,' he said. CM Yogi explained that once the Integrated Court Complex was constructed, litigants would have access to all judicial services under one roof, including chambers and parking for advocates, as well as housing facilities for judicial officers. He emphasised that this initiative to build quality complexes would become a model. 'Both the central and state governments are committed to providing maximum facilities at district courts and addressing advocates' challenges,' said the CM. He pointed out that the Advocate Fund amount had been increased from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, and the age limit had been raised from 60 to 70 years. Additionally, a separate corpus fund of Rs 500 crore had been established. In the event of an accident involving an advocate, the trustee committee would utilise this fund to support the affected family. CM Yogi expressed hope that such infrastructure would accelerate the pace of justice delivery and add a new dimension to the legal process. He also lauded the Allahabad High Court for efficiently managing the event, thereby enhancing Prayagraj's stature.
