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COURTS

Pending cases HC Chief Justice’s concern
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 28
As the new District Courts complex in Sector 43 completed one year of functioning today, Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Sanjay Kishan Kaul emphasised the issue of pendency of cases and urged the lower courts to bring down the number.

“Pendency is a major issue but in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, the same is relatively low. Focus should be on disposing of cases that have been pending for more than five years. If we are able to dispose of 54,000 cases, which have been pending at different stages for more than five years, by the end of this year, then our job is done,” said Justice Kaul while interacting with the media after inaugurating a block housing lawyers’ chambers at the District Courts today.

Setting a deadline, the High Court also asked the subordinate judiciary to dispose of all cases, which had been pending for more than 10 years, by March 31 while the cases that had been pending for the last five years should be disposed of by July-end.

While inaugurating the lawyers’ chambers, Justice Rajive Bhalla of the Punjab and Haryana High Court asked the lawyers, who are occupying space in the service block of the new judicial complex despite being allotted chambers, to vacate them.

Justice Bhalla said: “The service block was constructed to provide various facilities to litigants as well as lawyers but the same is being used by a few lawyers. These should be vacated at the earliest. Even those lawyers who have been allotted chambers are sitting in the corridor of the service block, so they should move immediately to their chambers.”

Parking remains chaotic

Even thought the new District Courts complex in Sector 43 completed one year of functioning on Tuesday, the parking issue remains as it was last year at this point of time. Hundreds of litigants daily face inconvenience as there is no authorised parking lot. They have to park their vehicles on the ground adjoining the complex. The situation worsens in the rain season.

Murder of SP's kin
Submit viscera report, court tells FSL
Hina Rohtaki
Tribune News Service

Panchkula, January 28
Months after the murder of the sister-in-law of Ludhiana Superintendent of Police Manohar Lal, the Forensic Science Laboratory, Madhuban, is yet to submit the viscera report of the victim. Taking note of the delay, the court today directed the public prosecutor to write to the Director of the FSL asking him to submit the report at the earliest.

Sushila Devi (68) was killed by domestic helps (Suraj Pal and his wife Chintesh) on August 31 last year, with loot being the motive behind the gory act.

She was found murdered in a washroom. As the domestic helps did not flee the spot, they were declared innocent.

They said the elderly woman had slipped in the washroom, but the post-mortem report stated that she was smothered to death.

The case had come up for hearing here today. Dr Sunil Gambhir deposed before the court stating that he had conducted the autopsy, but had not received the viscera report.

Devi’s viscera was sent to the FSL in Madhuban immediately after her murder. The police wanted to ascertain whether she was drugged before being smothered.

On the day of the murder, the police had arrested four persons (two servants and their relatives). Loot was cited the reason behind the murder. The police said after smothering her, the domestic helps stole cash and jewellery and gave those to their relatives who fled the scene.

Devi's husband was an Army officer. He died 20 years ago. Her younger son and his wife were away to Dubai at the time of the incident. Devi's elder son is settled in Canada.

CRIME

4 held on charge of making fake forensic reports
Our Correspondent

Mohali, January 28
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau had arrested four persons, including a policeman, in connection with giving of false reports for drug samples sent for examination to the Forensic Science Laboratory at Kharar. The arrested persons are Ashwini Kumar, former assistant chemical examiner of the laboratory Shingara Ram, lab technician Gurjant Singh and Charanjit Singh.

The persons were arrested following the questioning of the main accused Dr Rajinder Pal Singh, assistant chemical examiner.

The suspects were produced in the court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate Shiv Mohan Garg. They were remanded in police custody for three days. The prosecutor alleged that the four suspects used to get in touch with persons concerned and got them introduced to Dr Rajinder Pal Singh. The suspects were allegedly involved in the preparations of several fake reports.

SPORTS

Shivalik Public, DAV-8 thrash rivals
Both claim 10-wkt win in cricket tourney; Chandigarh Baptist, APJ School victorious too
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 28
Shivalik Public School and APJ School won the Mohali-leg matches, while Chandigarh Baptist School and DAV Public School outperformed their respective rivals in the Chandigarh-leg matches of the Coca Cola Cricket Cup for Boys (U-16) today.

In the first match of the Mohali leg, Shivalik Public School thrashed the other Mohali school, Yadavindra Public School, by 10 wickets. After making the YPS team bat first, the winning side bundled them out for 147 runs in 33 overs, despite Salil and Sehaj's fourth wicket stand of 90 runs. Salil scored 61 runs, while Sehaj contributed with 29. For Shivalik Public School, Gurdeep claimed three for 35 and Sahil took one for 12.

Later, powered by 86-run knock of Gurdeep, they achieved the target in 29.2 overs without losing any wicket. The other opener, Jaskaran scored 44 runs.

In the other match, APJ School, Kharar, defeated Government Model Senior Secondary School, Mohali, by 70 runs. The losing side, opting to bowl first, restricted the Kharar side to 141 runs in 24.4 overs. Ashish (26 runs), Akash (25), Himanshu (24) and Swetab (21) were the main scorers. For the bowling side, Chetan remained the pick of the bowlers with his tally of four for 42. Dheeraj and Chaeandsa claimed two wickets each.

In reply, the Mohali side, was bundled out for 71 runs. Abinash and Akash claimed three scalps apiece to run through the batting line-up. Sonu (33 runs) and Ravi (25) were the main scorers.

In the first match of the Chandigarh leg, Chandigarh Baptist School defeated Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 35, by 32 runs. Batting first, the winning side set a target of 164 runs in 29 overs. Karanveer (37 off 24), Nikhil Verma (20 off 21) and Ritik Shukla (16 off 25) were the main scorers. For the bowling side, Ishu claimed three for 19 while Lakshay and Danish were other noticeable wicket takers with two scalps each. In reply, the Sector 35 outfit could manage to score only 132 runs with Jagmeet's 54 off 64 and Lakshay's 49 off 46 being the major contributions. Ritik Shukla took a five-wicket haul, giving 21 runs, while Karanveer claimed two for 22.

In the last match of the day, DAV Public School, Sector 8, claimed a 10-wicket win over Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 36. Coming in to bat first, the GNPS side ended their innings on a mere total of 59 runs in 23 overs. Jagdeep (two for 8) and Tavleen (two for 15) were the main wicket takers. In reply, the DAV side scored 60 runs with Jagdeep coming good with bat too, scoring 35 off 25. Rahul scored 22 off 17.

Making all the right moves
Deepankar Sharda
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 28
It was a double joy for Himani Sood, a tae kwon do player from Panjab University, after she won a bronze medal at the recently concluded all-India inter-university tournament at Chennai. Not only did the 22-year-old win a medal, she also got noticed for her performance, ensuring her a place among the probables for the World University Taekwondo Championship.

The 3 Dan Black Belt martial artist will now be attending the preparatory camp being held for all the probables in June this year.

At the national tae kwon do meet, Himani competed in the 46-kg category event. Playing at Sathyabama University, Chennai, from January 6 to 12, she outclassed four rivals from different universities, before losing her semifinal bout.

Her performance among that of 42 other participants in her category, however, was enough for her to be called for the preparatory camp.

“I am happy to win my first medal for the university. The happiness got doubled when I got a call for the preparatory camp. This is a good development for my sporting career. I have started preparing for the camp and will make every possible effort to make a mark there,” says Himani.

Before her achievement at the national meet, Himani also won a gold medal in an inter-college championship. At the school level too, she won numerous medals including gold at the CBSE cluster and open national tournaments.

“I have been associated with tae kwon do for quite some time now. I took to the martial art when I was 10 years old. Since then, I have participated in all the major tournaments in the city. In 2007, I won my first medal, a bronze,” says Himani.

Her coach, Ashish Khandelwal, is confident that with time, the young player will achieve more.

“Himani is a role model for younger players. At the nationals, she performed well and will surely try to grab the gold next time,” says Khandelwal.

Young achiever

While representing Panjab University at the all-India inter-university tae kwon do tournament recently, Himani Sood clinched the bronze medal in the 46-kg category. Now, she has been called to attend the preparatory camp to be held for the probables shortlisted for the global tourney.

Badminton tourney
Jalalabad college clinch title
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, January 28
Guru Ram Dass BEd College, Jalalabad (Ferozepur), outdid the Kenway College of Education, Abohar, 3-0 to win the Panjab University Inter-College Badminton Championship for Men (C-Division). The tournament was conducted for evening and education colleges.

In the final, shuttlers of the Jalalabad-based college outperformed their rivals in all the games. Vikram defeated Sushil 2-0 (21-12, 21-16), Munish beat Ravi 2-0 (21-13, 21-9), and Vikram paired with Harjeet to pip Sushil and Rawinder 2-0 (21-12, 21-14).

Earlier, in the first semifinal, the Jalalabad-based college beat Mudki-based Babe Ke College of Education 3-0. While Vikram beat Dheeraj 21-7, 21-10, Munish overcame Sunil 21-7, 21-5. Vikram and Harjit defeated Dheeraj and Pankaj 21-7, 21-6.

In the other seminfinal, the Abohar-based college overcame the challenge from Punjab University’s Department of Evening Studies. The final tally read 2-1 in the favour of Kenway College of Education. Sushil beat Amit 21-11, 21-12 and paired with Ravinder to outdo Basant and Abhishek 21-5, 21-10.

Dev Samaj College paddlers win tourney
Tribune News Service

Table tennis players of the Dev Samaj College of Education for Women, Sector 36, in a jubilant mood after winning an inter-college tournament in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Tribune Photo: Pradeep tewari

Chandigarh, January 28
The table tennis team of Dev Samaj College of Education for Women, Chandigarh, defeated the DAV College of Education, Fazilka (Ferozepur), to win the Panjab University Inter-College Table Tennis Championship for Women (C-Division) that concluded here today.

The tournament was organised for BEd colleges. In the final, the local paddlers won three games, conceding only one to the Fazilka-based college.

In the first game, local player Jyoti Thakur lost to Shaveta 3-0 (2-11, 4-11, 9-11). However, in other games, Richa Shree beat Sunita 3-0 (11-3, 11-2, 11-2), Poonam defeated Shilpa 3-0 (11-7, 11-4, 11-9) and Richa Shree outclassed Shaveta 3-0 (11-2, 11-1, 11-1).

Earlier, during the opening match held yesterday, the Fazilka-based college defeated another local team, the Government College of Education, 3-0. In the second match, the Dev Samaj College of Education thrashed the Kenway College of Education, Abohar, 3-0. In the last league match, the DAV College of Education, Fazilka, had a close 3-2 win over Dasmesh Girls College of Education, Badal.