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Time of India
6 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
HC stays conviction of vaccine scientist citing 'national interest'
Dehradun: Uttarakhand high court (HC) suspended the conviction of a vaccine scientist , who was found guilty of abetment to suicide in his wife's death, saying that his continued conviction would obstruct national interest , as he was involved in vaccine research essential for public health . The single-judge bench of Justice Ravindra Maithani granted the relief to Dr Akash Yadav during the pendency of his appeal, and said the conviction had directly prevented him from continuing his work. Yadav, a vaccinologist with a PhD in biotechnology from IIT-Kharagpur, had been working as a senior manager at Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) for three years. IIL is a public sector company that manufactures a wide range of human and veterinary vaccines and plays a critical role in national immunisation efforts. The HC observed that his role was "undoubtedly essential for public health and national interest," and said that his conviction had rendered him ineligible to continue contributing to the vaccine programme. Yadav was convicted by a sessions court under IPC section 306 for abetment to suicide but was acquitted under section 304-B (dowry death) and the Dowry Prohibition Act. He gotmarried on May 7, 2015. His wife, who was employed at Pantnagar University, was taken to her maternal home by her brother on July 4, 2015, while Yadav was working in Hyderabad. She resumed her duties but died by suicide on Dec 14, 2015. In the woman's purported suicide note, she stated that her husband would be responsible for her death. After being granted bail, Yadav filed an interim application under section 389(1) of the CrPC, seeking suspension of his conviction. He submitted that because of the conviction, he had become disqualified from working with IIL and was unable to resume his scientific duties. His counsel argued that the case met the criteria for exceptional circumstances, as the conviction had a direct impact on "work of national importance." Justice Maithani noted that an appellate court can suspend a conviction, if failure to do so would result in injustice or irreversible consequences. He cited the Supreme Court rulings in Navjot Singh Sidhu vs State of Punjab (2007) and Rama Narang vs Ramesh Narang (1995) and said that courts must examine whether maintaining the conviction would unfairly affect a person's professional standing or public interest responsibilities. The bench observed, "This was a greater issue of public health and national interest. In light of the afore-stated reasons, the court was of the view that this was a fit case in which the order of conviction as well as execution of sentence, appealed against, should be suspended." The HC suspended both the conviction and sentence during the appeal's pendency, allowing Yadav to resume his duties at IIL.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
HC stays conviction of vax scientist for wife's suicide; cites 'national interest'; allows returns to duty
. DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand HC has suspended the conviction and five-year rigorous imprisonment of a vaccine scientist found guilty of abetment to suicide following the death of his wife in 2015. Justice Ravindra Maithani granted the relief to Dr Akash Yadav during the pendency of his appeal, saying his role was "undoubtedly essential for public health and national interest" and his conviction had rendered him ineligible to continue contributing to vaccine programmes. Yadav, a vaccinologist with a PhD in biotechnology from IIT-Kgp, had been working as a senior manager at Indian Immunologicals Limited, a PSU that makes human and veterinary vaccines and plays a critical role in national immunisation efforts. tnn Court allows scientist to resume duties at IIL Yadav was convicted by a sessions court under IPC section 306 for abetment to suicide but was acquitted under section 304-B (dowry death) and the Dowry Prohibition Act. He married on May 7, 2015. His wife, who was employed at Pantnagar University, was taken to her maternal home by her brother on July 4, 2015, while Yadav was working in Hyderabad. She resumed her duties but died by suicide on Dec 14, 2015. In her suicide note, she stated that her husband would be responsible for her death. Yadav was arrested on May 11, 2017, and after spending more than three months in jail, he got bail on Aug 28. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo On Jan 21 this year, the sessions judge of Rudrapur sentenced him to five-year RI and a fine of Rs 20,000 under Section 306. After being granted bail, Yadav filed an interim application under section 389(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, seeking suspension of his conviction. He submitted that because of the conviction, he had become disqualified from working with Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) and was unable to resume his scientific duties. His counsel argued that the case met the criteria for exceptional circumstances, as the conviction had a direct impact on "work of national importance." Justice Maithani noted that an appellate court can suspend a conviction if failure to do so would result in injustice or irreversible consequences. He cited the Supreme Court rulings in Navjot Singh Sidhu vs State of Punjab (2007) and Rama Narang vs Ramesh Narang (1995) and said that courts must examine whether maintaining the conviction would unfairly affect a person's professional standing or public interest responsibilities. The bench observed, "This was a greater issue of public health and national interest. In light of the afore-stated reasons, the court was of the view that this was a fit case in which the order of conviction as well as execution of sentence, appealed against, should be suspended." The high court suspended both the conviction and sentence during the appeal's pendency, allowing Yadav to resume his duties at IIL. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
7 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
U'khand HC suspends vaccine scientist's conviction in wife's suicide, cites ‘national interest'
Dehradun: Uttarakhand high court (HC) has suspended the conviction and sentence of a vaccine scientist who had been found guilty of abetment to suicide in the death of his wife, saying that his continued conviction would obstruct national interest, as he was involved in vaccine research essential for public health. The single-judge bench of Justice Ravindra Maithani granted the relief to Dr Akash Yadav during the pendency of his appeal, and said the conviction had directly prevented him from continuing his work. Yadav, a vaccinologist with a PhD in biotechnology from IIT-Kharagpur, had been working as a senior manager at Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) — a public sector company that manufactures a wide range of human and veterinary vaccines and plays a critical role in national immunisation efforts — for three years. The court observed that his role was "undoubtedly essential for public health and national interest," and said that his conviction had rendered him ineligible to continue contributing to the vaccine programme. Yadav was convicted by a sessions court under IPC section 306 for abetment to suicide but was acquitted under section 304-B (dowry death) and the Dowry Prohibition Act. He married on May 7, 2015. His wife, who was employed at Pantnagar University, was taken to her maternal home by her brother on July 4, 2015, while Yadav was working in Hyderabad. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo She resumed her duties but died by suicide on Dec 14, 2015. In her suicide note, she stated that her husband would be responsible for her death. After being granted bail, Yadav filed an interim application under section 389(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, seeking suspension of his conviction. He submitted that because of the conviction, he had become disqualified from working with IIL and was unable to resume his scientific duties. His counsel argued that the case met the criteria for exceptional circumstances, as the conviction had a direct impact on "work of national importance. " Justice Maithani noted that an appellate court can suspend a conviction if failure to do so would result in injustice or irreversible consequences. He cited the Supreme Court rulings in Navjot Singh Sidhu vs State of Punjab (2007) and Rama Narang vs Ramesh Narang (1995) and said that courts must examine whether maintaining the conviction would unfairly affect a person's professional standing or public interest responsibilities. The bench observed, "This was a greater issue of public health and national interest. In light of the afore-stated reasons, the court was of the view that this was a fit case in which the order of conviction as well as execution of sentence, appealed against, should be suspended."The high court suspended both the conviction and sentence during the appeal's pendency, allowing Yadav to resume his duties at IIL. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Uttarakhand HC orders immediate closure of 48 stone crushers in Haridwar
NAINITAL: The Uttarakhand high court on Wednesday ordered the immediate closure of 48 stone crushers operating in the Haridwar region, directing authorities to snap their electricity and water connections immediately. The court passed the order owing to non-compliance with its earlier directions in this regard. It also asked the authorities concerned to submit an action taken report regarding the matter within a week. The matter will be heard next on September 12, the court said. The order was issued by a division bench of the high court comprising Justice Ravindra Maithani and Justice Pankaj Purohit while hearing a PIL filed by a Haridwar-based organisation called Matri Sadan. The organisation has been raising the issue of illegal mining along the Ganga river from Raiwala to Bhogpur and in the Kumbh Mela area in Haridwar. In its petition, Matri Sadan alleged that illegal mining is being carried out in violation of the rules from Raiwala to Bhogpur along the Ganga and even in the Kumbh fair area. The petition also stated that the National Mission for Clean Ganga under the central government has repeatedly issued guidelines in this regard, but they have been ignored and stone crushers continue to operate, posing a threat to the river. The court observed that non-compliance with its directions amounts to contempt of court. The court further directed the district magistrate and senior superintendent of police of Haridwar to disconnect the power and water supply to these stone crushers immediately.
News18
30-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Uttarakhand HC orders immediate closure of 48 stone crushers in Haridwar
Agency: PTI Nainital, Jul 30 (PTI) The Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday ordered the immediate closure of 48 stone crushers operating in the Haridwar region, directing authorities to snap their electricity and water connections immediately. The court passed the order owing to non-compliance with its earlier directions in this regard. It also asked the authorities concerned to submit an action taken report regarding the matter within a week. The matter will be heard next on September 12, the court said. The order was issued by a division bench of the high court comprising Justice Ravindra Maithani and Justice Pankaj Purohit while hearing a PIL filed by a Haridwar-based organisation called Matri Sadan. The organisation has been raising the issue of illegal mining along the Ganga river from Raiwala to Bhogpur and in the Kumbh Mela area in Haridwar. In its petition, Matri Sadan alleged that illegal mining is being carried out in violation of the rules from Raiwala to Bhogpur along the Ganga and even in the Kumbh fair area. The petition also stated that the National Mission for Clean Ganga under the central government has repeatedly issued guidelines in this regard, but they have been ignored and stone crushers continue to operate, posing a threat to the river. The court observed that non-compliance with its directions amounts to contempt of court. The court further directed the district magistrate and senior superintendent of police of Haridwar to disconnect the power and water supply to these stone crushers immediately. PTI ALM ALM KSS KSS (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 30, 2025, 22:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
