By S A Ishaqui
Hyderabad, Jan. 17: A minor girl from Mothkur village in Nalgonda district submitted to the High Court that Article 21 of the Constitution — Right to Life — is also applicable to minors.
The girl who got married to her lover sent a letter to a police station referring to the direction of a sessions court in Delhi that Article 21 will be equally applicable to minors as well as the majors. The court said no one could interfere in the peaceful enjoyment of life by minors.
The girl told the police that they along with her parents and her maternal uncle, would be held responsible if any harm befell her and her husband. The assistant government pleader, Ms Mohana Reddy, submitted the letter and wedding photos of the girl to a division bench comprising Justice A. Gopal Reddy and Justice N. Rammohan Rao on Thursday. The bench asked Ms Reddy to serve notice to the husband of the girl.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
CM not at fault, govt to state HC
The state government has informed the AP High Court that the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Dr Y.S. Rajasekhar Reddy, did not violate any law while surrendering assigned land to the government. Dr Reddy and his family surrendered about 300 acres of land in the Idupulapaya Estate at Vempalle, Kadapa district, on December 5, 2006.
The Telugu Desam former minister, Mr P. Ashok Gajapathy Raju, filed a public interest litigation in the AP High Court alleging that the Chief Minister had violated a slew of laws. Mr Gajapathy Raju urged the court to direct the government to initiate criminal action against the Chief Minster.
In response to a notice, the Kadapa district collector filed an affidavit stating that the Chief Minister and his family had said they had purchased the land without knowing that it was assigned land. The collector told the court that the land was never under possession of the Chief Minister or his family. He also said the petitioner had failed to make out a case of inaction by the authorities. The collector told the court that purchase of assigned land does not amount to encroachment or land grabbing.
The Telugu Desam former minister, Mr P. Ashok Gajapathy Raju, filed a public interest litigation in the AP High Court alleging that the Chief Minister had violated a slew of laws. Mr Gajapathy Raju urged the court to direct the government to initiate criminal action against the Chief Minster.
In response to a notice, the Kadapa district collector filed an affidavit stating that the Chief Minister and his family had said they had purchased the land without knowing that it was assigned land. The collector told the court that the land was never under possession of the Chief Minister or his family. He also said the petitioner had failed to make out a case of inaction by the authorities. The collector told the court that purchase of assigned land does not amount to encroachment or land grabbing.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Centre moots village courts
By S A Ishaqui
Hyderabad, Jan. 5: The government of India proposes to establish grama nyayalayas (village courts) to bring justice to the doorstep of the common man. These courts will provide access to justice — in civil and criminal cases — to citizens at the grassroots level.
The Centre has prepared a draft bill for the establishment of the village courts across the country except in Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. After the enactment of the bill, the state governments will constitute one or more grama nyayalayas for every panchayat or group of contiguous panchayats in a district.
The states may also establish additional grama nyayalayas for any panchayat in consultation with the state high court if it feels that there is a need for more courts in the panchayat limits.
Law department officials said that a grama nyayalaya will be the lowest court of the subordinate judiciary in the state. The village courts will be located at the headquarters of the panchayat and be presided over by a nyayadhikari (judicial officer).
The nyayadhikari, who should possess a degree in law and not be more than 45, will be appointed by the governor in consultation with the High Court. The state will have to extend all facilities to the grama nyayalaya including vehicles for holding mobile court and additional security for the judicial officer. It will also appoint one or more advocates for criminal cases in each village court.
The village courts will not take cognisance of any offence which is punishable by imprisonment of more than one year or if the accused has been previously convicted and sentenced to one year or more in jail.
But the village courts will deal with civil cases including property disputes, right to property purchase and use of common pasture and water from irrigation channels. They will also handle claims under the Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Wages Act, 1936 and money suits either arising from trade transaction or money lending.
These courts are to pronounce judgements within one week of the last date of hearing of a case and provide a copy of the judgement to both parties free of cost.
Hyderabad, Jan. 5: The government of India proposes to establish grama nyayalayas (village courts) to bring justice to the doorstep of the common man. These courts will provide access to justice — in civil and criminal cases — to citizens at the grassroots level.
The Centre has prepared a draft bill for the establishment of the village courts across the country except in Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim. After the enactment of the bill, the state governments will constitute one or more grama nyayalayas for every panchayat or group of contiguous panchayats in a district.
The states may also establish additional grama nyayalayas for any panchayat in consultation with the state high court if it feels that there is a need for more courts in the panchayat limits.
Law department officials said that a grama nyayalaya will be the lowest court of the subordinate judiciary in the state. The village courts will be located at the headquarters of the panchayat and be presided over by a nyayadhikari (judicial officer).
The nyayadhikari, who should possess a degree in law and not be more than 45, will be appointed by the governor in consultation with the High Court. The state will have to extend all facilities to the grama nyayalaya including vehicles for holding mobile court and additional security for the judicial officer. It will also appoint one or more advocates for criminal cases in each village court.
The village courts will not take cognisance of any offence which is punishable by imprisonment of more than one year or if the accused has been previously convicted and sentenced to one year or more in jail.
But the village courts will deal with civil cases including property disputes, right to property purchase and use of common pasture and water from irrigation channels. They will also handle claims under the Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Wages Act, 1936 and money suits either arising from trade transaction or money lending.
These courts are to pronounce judgements within one week of the last date of hearing of a case and provide a copy of the judgement to both parties free of cost.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
TRS(N) divided on BSP issue
By S A Ishaqui
Hyderabad, Jan. 2: Differences erupted within the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (N) over joining a coalition headed by the Bahujan Samaj Party soon after party chief and MP, Mr A. Narendra, announced the tie-up here on Wednesday.
Immediately after Mr Narendra made the announcement at a TRS(N) workers meeting here, other party leaders objected loudly, arguing that the BSP does not have a base in the state.
TRS(N) general secretary, Mr K. Dayanand, reportedly walked out of the meeting along with his followers in protest against the proposed merger with the BSP.
Mr Narendra had stated at a press conference that the TRS(N) would join the BSP on January 6, when the BSP president and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Ms Mayawati, will be in the city for the Bahujan Maha Sammelan public meeting. He said the party executive had unanimously adopted a resolution to merge the TRS(N) with the BSP.
He admitted that the BSP has no strong base in state, but said it would gain momentum here as it represents Dalits, minorities and upper castes.
Hyderabad, Jan. 2: Differences erupted within the Telangana Rashtra Samiti (N) over joining a coalition headed by the Bahujan Samaj Party soon after party chief and MP, Mr A. Narendra, announced the tie-up here on Wednesday.
Immediately after Mr Narendra made the announcement at a TRS(N) workers meeting here, other party leaders objected loudly, arguing that the BSP does not have a base in the state.
TRS(N) general secretary, Mr K. Dayanand, reportedly walked out of the meeting along with his followers in protest against the proposed merger with the BSP.
Mr Narendra had stated at a press conference that the TRS(N) would join the BSP on January 6, when the BSP president and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Ms Mayawati, will be in the city for the Bahujan Maha Sammelan public meeting. He said the party executive had unanimously adopted a resolution to merge the TRS(N) with the BSP.
He admitted that the BSP has no strong base in state, but said it would gain momentum here as it represents Dalits, minorities and upper castes.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Mayawati ’s rainbow has opponents red in face
By S A Ishaqui
Hyderabad, Jan. 1: Bahujan Samaj Party president and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Ms Mayawati, is planning to set up a political coalition of Dalits, backward classes, upper castes and minorities in the state. She wants to build up this coalition as an alternative to the Congress, Telugu Desam and Telangana Rashtra Samiti.
The BSP supremo has contacted certain backward class, upper caste, Dalit and minority leaders of the state and will be holding talks with them when she lands here on January 5, a day before the Bahujan Maha Sammelan public meeting in the city.
She will be exploring the possibility of forming a common political platform to bring them all together.“We want to create an egalitarian society which will serve the interests of both upper castes and Dalits,” said BSP state president, Mr N. Surya Prakash Rao.
BSP sources claimed that several prominent personalities including MP, Mr A. Narendra, actress and Talli Telangana president, Ms Vijayashanti, former advocate general, Mr S. Ramchandra Rao and TRS rebel MLAs were likely to join the BSP in the presence of Mayawati on January 6.
Mr Ramachandra Rao, however, said he had not made up his mind yet and would do so only after meeting Ms Mayawati. Ms Vijayashanti firmly ruled out joining the BSP. At the same time, Mr Narendra’s aides said he would take a final decision on the issue after a meeting with party workers on Wednesday.
Ms Mayawati would also announce her support for separate Telangana in the public meet to woo outfits other than the TRS fighting for the cause. “We will popularise the slogan that Mayawati alone can make Telangana a reality,” said Mr Surya Prakasa Rao.
Hyderabad, Jan. 1: Bahujan Samaj Party president and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Ms Mayawati, is planning to set up a political coalition of Dalits, backward classes, upper castes and minorities in the state. She wants to build up this coalition as an alternative to the Congress, Telugu Desam and Telangana Rashtra Samiti.
The BSP supremo has contacted certain backward class, upper caste, Dalit and minority leaders of the state and will be holding talks with them when she lands here on January 5, a day before the Bahujan Maha Sammelan public meeting in the city.
She will be exploring the possibility of forming a common political platform to bring them all together.“We want to create an egalitarian society which will serve the interests of both upper castes and Dalits,” said BSP state president, Mr N. Surya Prakash Rao.
BSP sources claimed that several prominent personalities including MP, Mr A. Narendra, actress and Talli Telangana president, Ms Vijayashanti, former advocate general, Mr S. Ramchandra Rao and TRS rebel MLAs were likely to join the BSP in the presence of Mayawati on January 6.
Mr Ramachandra Rao, however, said he had not made up his mind yet and would do so only after meeting Ms Mayawati. Ms Vijayashanti firmly ruled out joining the BSP. At the same time, Mr Narendra’s aides said he would take a final decision on the issue after a meeting with party workers on Wednesday.
Ms Mayawati would also announce her support for separate Telangana in the public meet to woo outfits other than the TRS fighting for the cause. “We will popularise the slogan that Mayawati alone can make Telangana a reality,” said Mr Surya Prakasa Rao.
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