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‘Judiciary infringing upon powers of executive’ Chandigarh, March 24 Unanimous views on the ‘Expected lesser judicial interference’ on certain key-issues were also expressed by Capt Kanwaljit Singh, Finance Minister, in his key-note address. Mr Shyam Khosla, chairman of the Panchnad Research Institute, also offered strong views on a need to re-study the role of the judiciary. All speakers expressed clearly that the views were not aimed at maligning the courts but at tickling the judicial brains to see avenues of progress on accounts where the common man suffered. Capt Kanwaljit Singh stressed on the issue of “ justice being denied where it was being delayed”. The rich and influential can afford the best lawyer. The problem extends to the length that a poor man many times cannot afford any voice in the court. Mr Badal recommended that court procedure for state courts should be carried out in the concerned regional languages because the masses fail to understand English. Apart from saving time, lawyers should decide limits for charging fee from the clients. This would enable substantial number of poor to come forward to raise their issues. The courts need to “understand certain issues in terms of class differences that existed”. There are negligent qualifiers from the rural belt in the engineering and medical colleges because the law does not give any relaxation in marks to any candidate. There is a lot of academical difference existing in the rural and urban areas. The affected students, infact, need to be compensated. Mr Badal said he hoped such seminars had some meaning. “ I do not think this will change me or the courts”, he joked about practical difficulties. Captain Kanwaljit harping on the issue of practical difficulties said that men who commit heinous crimes or have underworld links, move freely. He stressed a need for decentralisation of state governments, particularly at the local levels. This would bring people closer to decision making bodies, he added. Mr Khosla said the ‘judicial system suffered on various grounds and needed an immediate redressal. The pace was very slow. People have to wait for decades for justice. There are more than two crore cases pending. Of these more than 34 lakhs lie in the high courts alone. Failure of executive prompted the judiciary to come forward but in several areas, the judiciary over-stepped its limits, Mr Khosla added. Mr K.S. Arya proposed a vote of thanks and Prof K.N. Pathak, Vice-Chancellor was also present on the occasion. The three main sessions for deliberations today included “Judicial accountability”, “Judicial delays” and “Transparency in judicial appointments”. |
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College flouts varsity
rules Chandigarh, March 24 These students are now appearing in their practical examinations at the college, with the teacher who taught them the subject as the examiner thereby flouting another university regulation regarding the conduct of practical examinations. The university on the basis of various inspection committee reports regarding the course, had issued relevant instructions to it in a letter dated August 9, 2000, to the college.The college, inspite of this admitted students to the course and is now ready to conduct examinations for the same in April this year. Sources say since the course is being run by this college alone and as it has not been approved, nobody has been appointed on examination duty by the Board of Examiners’ of the University. The practicals are being conducted by the teacher who was appointed by the college last month. According, to a university regulation, the college cannot appoint teachers who have been taking practical classes in the college as examiners for that class during the practical examinations. The subject (Agro Service) is mentioned in the date-sheet of examinations for this session issued by the university. Although the university Senate will takes up the case of three affiliated colleges whose affiliation has been cancelled for discussion tomorrow, this college does not find a mention in the agenda. Is this an error on the part of the university’s examination branch or is the university giving a differential treatment to this college? |
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Management institute students get
prizes Chandigarh, March 24 The Vice-Chancellor, Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, Dr H S Gurm, was the chief guest on the occasion. Approved by the All-India Council for Technical Education, the three-year-old CMTR is affiliated to the Punjab Technical University and offers a full-time programme in Masters of Business Management. In his welcome address, the CMTR Chairman, Mr Vijay Aggarwal emphasised the need for overall development of students. Felicitating prize winners on the occasion, Dr Gurm advised students that hard work is essential for success in a competitive environment. He also impressed upon the need to improve the quality of professional education. The Vice-Chancellor also gave away the prizes. Umesh Uppal and Naina stood overall first and second, respectively, in the MBA batch which passed out in June 2000. In MBA fourth semester, Umesh Uppal stood first, while Vineet Sandhu and Baljit Kaur secured second position. Ritu Gupta and Deepika Sailly bagged the top two positions respectively in the MBA second semester, while Gunjan Nagpal and Harmandeep Singh stood first and second respectively in BBA second semester. Besides, 26 students were also awarded certificates of merit for achievements in extra-curricular activities. |
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College farewell functions Chandigarh, March 24 The college Principal, Dr A.C. Vaid, presided over the function. Sharing his feelings he said that he was proud of these students who had brought laurels to the college by securing top positions in the university examinations. The highlight of the function was the titles which were given to the outgoing students by the juniors. |
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HIGH
COURT Chandigarh, March 24 In their petition, retired Chief Manager V.K. Gupta and others had earlier contended that as per the provisions they were entitled to retirement benefits on the basis of average emolument during the last 10 months of their service. The petitioners had added that they were, however, paid the benefits on unrevised scale they were getting prior to April 1, 1998. Giving details, counsel for the petitioners had added that all the petitioners had retired upon attaining the age of superannuity from the bank between May, 1998, to May, 2000. Counsel had further added that legal notices were sent to the authorities for the release of pensionary benefits in accordance with the regulations but to no effect.
Order quashed Allowing a writ petition, Mr Justice Mehtab Singh Gill of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Saturday quashed an order passed by Narwana’s Assistant Registrar of Cooperative Societies amalgamating Kuber Cooperative House Building Society Limited with Narwana Cooperative House Building Society. Seeking the quashing of the order, the petitioner had earlier stated that the procedure laid down for amalgamation of societies was not followed by the state of Haryana, the Registrar of Cooperative Societies and three other respondents. Counsel for the petitioner had stated that the societies were amalgamated even though resolution was not passed by two-third majority of the members present. He had added that the copy of the proposed amalgamation was not sent to the society. Pronouncing the orders in the open court, Mr Justice Gill observed: “Going through the petition and the annexures, it comes out that neither was there any resolution passed by a two-third majority, nor were the assets and liabilities of the society taken into consideration”. |
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Six-month RI for 2 in dowry
case Chandigarh, March 24 The complainant had stated in her complaint that her parents had spent Rs 80,000 on her marriage with Raju Kumar on April 21, 1996. But her husband and his family were not satisfied with the dowry given to her and harassed her and demanded more dowry. However two of the accused Tritha Ram and Sundri Devi, were convicted and released on probation of six months, on furnishing bonds of Rs 10,000 each.
6-month jail The UT Judicial Magistrate (First Class), sentenced Managing Director of Druckgrafen India Ltd., J.L. Nanda, to six months’ rigorous imprisonment in a cheque bounce case. The complainant, Mr Umesh Vinayak, had filed a complaint against the accused under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instrument Act. It was alleged that the accused had issued a cheque for Rs 2 lakh to the complainant, which was dishonoured in the bank. The accused was sentenced to six months’ rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5,000. In case of default the accused shall have to undergo one-month rigorous imprisonment.
Dowry case The dowry case filed against Surjit Singh Barnala and other family members by her daughter-in-law, Ms Parveshbir Kaur, was adjourned till April 16 by the UT Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate. The complainant had filed a case against his husband and other family members under Sections 406, 420 and 498A of the IPC. The complainant had alleged that his husband Jasjit Singh, father-in-law, Surjit Singh Barnala and mother-in-law Surjit Kaur had harassed her for dowry.
Plea dismissed The UT Additional Sessions Judge, Mr S.K Goel, today dismissed the anticipatory bail plea moved by Pali Ram, in a case of criminal intimidation. The accused had moved the bail plea under Section 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The case against the accused was registered under Sections 147, 149, 354, 452 and 506 of the IPC. The complainant, Ms Kamla Devi, alleged that she was residing in the house of Pritam Chand as a tenant, and when her husband was not in the house, the accused along with others had entered her room with malafied intension and when she raised her voice, the accused ran away. The Judge observed that the custodial interrogation of the accused was must therefore the bail plea moved by the accused was dismissed.
Bail granted The UT Additional Sessions Judge, Mr S.K Goel, today granted bail to Mangat Ram, a resident of Dadu Majra. The case against the accused was registered under Section 307 of the IPC in Sector 39 police station. The complainant, Mr Rajesh had alleged that on February 9, 2001, at about 6 p.m. the accused along with others assaulted and beaten him causing injuries to him with knife. The accused was granted bail on furnishing a bond of Rs 25, 000 with one surety. |
Melody flows in her veins Chandigarh, March 24 At 20, Kaushiki already has earned praise from maestros Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, Ustad Asad Ali Khan, Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and Ustad Alarakha Khan. Born in 1980 on the campus of the Sangeet Research Academy, Tollygunge, Kolkata, Kaushiki is now a music scholar by sheer perseverance, she has reached an amazing level of maturity and her gurus repose great hope in her. But if one goes by what Kaushiki says, she could attain success only because she grew up under the tutelage of her father Pandit Ajoy Chakraborty, the first recipient of Kumar Gandharva Award for the best musician of the country under 45. “By the grace of God, Kaushiki could reproduce any musical and rhythmic phrase even when she was just two. Her first guru was her mother. She then studied under the tutelage of my guru, Deshikotam Guru, Jnan Prakash Ghosh. With his consent she then took training under me.” With melody flowing in her veins, there is little wonder that the young artiste has performed in not only many Indian cities, but also in the USA and England. She remembers her performance during the “Parampara” programme held at Los Angeles in 1997 with special fondness. That was the occasion when old masters performed with their wards — Pandit Ajoy with Kaushiki, Pandit Ravishankar with Anouskha and Pandit Shiv Kumar Sharma with Rahul. Pandit Ajoy is among the first and the very best musicians of the country. He is the first Indian classical vocalist to have received the President’s Award for best male playback singer in 1990; the first to receive the gold medal from the Sangeet Research Academy, Kolkata and the first Indian classical vocalist to have been invited by the Government of Pakistan to perform there. “My mission is to bring the world closer through melody. That is why I tour foreign countries so often,” said Panditji. At Shrutinandan, a unique music institution in Kolkata, Pandit Ajoy imparts training in traditional music to children in a contemporary fashion. “I have 1,000 children learning from me. Among them are children of Hridyanath Mangeshkar, Daler Mehndi and Illayaraja. At Shrutinandan, the aim is to impart practical knowledge in the basics of all forms of Indian vocal music to gifted children. I have children from both India and abroad,” informed Pandit Ajoy, talking to the Tribune. He has managed all essential equipment at the institute. He has the latest teaching aids, a closed-circuit television set to monitor the children during riyaaz and much more. The best part is the personal attention which he gives to each student. “This was my dream project and I am working very hard to realise my dreams. If what I even wish comes true, the magnificent Indian classical music heritage will be preserved through our children in the ages to come,” he said. |
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French musical group
enthrals Chandigarh, March 24 The group that originally comprised Richard playing
esraj and sarod, Pierre on sitar and Kapi playing techno music including drums and bass , added a new dimension today by inviting an local classical guitar player Subhash Ghosh for this particular concert. Nataraj XT, who played a few tracts from their latest CD
Tandava, swayed the audience with light dance music. “Our music contains elements of Indian traditional music and not classical in essence,” said Richard. Richard, who learnt sarod in the Ali Akbar Khan Institute of Music in San Fransisco, said the powerful tonal variations was what attracted him to take up this instrument. Pierre was influenced by Pt. Ravi Shankar way back in 1960s and when he came to India ,he grabbed the opportunity to learn sitar under Prof Debu Choudhuri of Delhi University. Playing sitar gives me a sense of peace, he said. The group was originally christened as Nataraj, a pure Indian traditional musical group, with Richard on sarod, Pierre on sitar and another person playing tabla. After the tabla player quit about a year back, the group incorporated a new member Kapi, who entirely changed the concept of the music the original group used to play. Natraj XN is the extension of the original group. There is one more addition going to be made soon, said group manager Benoit du Sartel. “One vocalist who has specialised in Indian vocal music is soon going to join the group,” he added. |
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A divine spell by family of
artistes Chandigarh, March 24 Accompanying their delightful recitals which touched upon the salient features of Kuchipudi, the dance of gods, was the daughter of Raja and Kaushalya Reddy — Bhavna, who combined her skills to present Kalinga Nathna, the recital on a 400-year-old poem by Venkatgiri. Beginning the recital with Ganesha Vandana, the customary form, Raja and Radha, went on to present the various facets of the dance which belongs to Andhra Pradesh. The second item of the day was Nritta for which the couple chose Amir Khusro’s Tarana in raag Natabhairavi, ek taal. The vigour and vibrancy of the dance form was recreated perfectly by the couple, known all over for their poise, power and precision. Then came the Nritya in which every uttered word is laced with expression to bring home the theme. Choosing to seduce Lord Krishna, Kaushalya Reddy, comes as Radha and creates a sensuous spell all around her. The danseuse performed exceptionally well, her eyes expressing each feeling with an amazing depth and passion. Her foot movement was also unbelievably controlled. The most memorable of all the recitals was Tarangam, the concluding item of the show, in which Radha and Kaushalya, dressed as gopis, make their best efforts to win over the lovable Krishna. Bhavna, in the role of Krishna, was adored by the gathering. The traditional dance on the vessel also formed a part of this performance, wherein all the three dancers exhibited superb control and grace. In their sprightly movements, they reflected their urge to conquer time and space. The Raslila, performed by Raja, Radha and Kaushalya, came across as ebullient and scintillating in form and style. It was set in Ashtapadi. In between the items, Raja Reddy, kept explaining the sequences, thus making it convenient for the audience to relate to the intricacy of Kuchipudi, a dance form which is a complete dance-drama as conceived by Bharat Muni. It blends conventional and realistic forms of acting and results in a divine experience for the viewer. And though the dance is scintillating, it also has the capacity to be intensely lyrical at the same time. |
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