Ishrat Jahan was killed in an encounter on the outskirts of Ahmadabad, Gujarat, along with three others on 15 June 2004 by Gujarat Police. The four were described as LeT members, a terrorist organization operating from Pakistan. Her family submitted a petition before Gujarat High Court that Ishrat was an innocent college student and she has been killed in a faked encounter after remaining in Gujarat police custody in days prior to killing. Central Ministry of home affairs submitted an affidavit in High court at its direction stating that Ishrat and others had "confirmed terrorist links". Then a second affidavit was submitted barely two months later, ostensibly to correct the impression created by the first affidavit.
This copy was procured from following link.
http://www.cjponline.org/encounter/090806MhaAffidavit.pdf
Its authenticity could not be confirmed, and it has some glaring flaws.
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The document is a Supreme Court of India judgment pertaining to the appeal of Arnab Goswami against his arrest in connection with an FIR registered in 2018. The FIR was filed by the wife of Anvay Naik, who alleged that her husband committed suicide due to non-payment of dues from Arnab Goswami's company. Arnab Goswami sought quashing of the FIR and challenged the rejection of his interim bail plea by the Bombay High Court. The Supreme Court judgment discusses the background of the case, the parties involved, the previous proceedings, and submissions by counsel on both sides.
Wp vernon gonsalves and anr vs state of maharashtra & ors.sabrangsabrang
This document is a writ petition filed in the Bombay High Court by Vernon Gonsalves and Anand Teltumbde, who are currently detained in Taloja Central Prison. It summarizes that an inmate who was in close contact with the petitioners has tested positive for COVID-19, putting the petitioners' health and safety at high risk as they are senior citizens. It requests the court to conduct COVID tests for the petitioners and make appropriate medical arrangements given the circumstances. The petition provides background details on the events leading to the petitioners' detention, their credentials, the charges against them, and the authorities involved in the matter.
The Petitioner is a Member of Parliament from Rajya Sabha and has been Chief Minister of State of Madhya Pradesh for 10 years. Being a public figure, the Petitioner has been serving the people of this country for the last forty years. As a man of impeccable integrity, the Petitioner is being subjected to humiliation as being an accomplice to someone who had allegedly “fabricated and forged evidence” in VYAPAM cases to mislead the investigation.
The document appears to be a court judgment from the High Court of Kerala regarding two criminal appeals (Crl.A.Nos.705 & 706 of 2020) challenging a lower court's order granting bail to two respondents (Allan Shuaib and Thwaha Fasal) accused of terrorist activities. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigated the respondents for alleged offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Indian Penal Code. The High Court heard arguments from the NIA and the respondents' lawyers regarding whether the lower court properly analyzed evidence and applied legal standards in granting bail.
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This document is a high court judgment regarding an appeal filed by Asif Iqbal Tanha against an order rejecting his bail application in a case related to the 2020 Delhi riots. Some key points:
1) Tanha, a student, was arrested for his alleged role in organizing and instigating the riots based on his involvement with the Jamia Coordination Committee.
2) The police allege Tanha was a key conspirator and mastermind behind the riots, and that he mobilized crowds and gave instructions to spread messages inciting violence.
3) Tanha has filed this appeal challenging the rejection of his second bail application. The court discusses the legislative competence to enact the Unlawful Activities
The document is a court judgment summarizing the case against Natasha Narwal. Key details:
- Narwal is accused of instigating protests against the CAA/NRC that led to riots in Delhi in February 2020.
- She was part of activist groups including Pinjra Tod and attended meetings where more extreme protests like blocking roads were discussed.
- However, her defense argues she was merely protesting peacefully and not present during any riots or violence. She claims the police evidence is fabricated and she played no role in any conspiracy or riots.
- The court will determine if Narwal qualifies for bail based on the evidence and charges against her under the UAPA anti-terrorism law
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The document is a Supreme Court of India judgment pertaining to the appeal of Arnab Goswami against his arrest in connection with an FIR registered in 2018. The FIR was filed by the wife of Anvay Naik, who alleged that her husband committed suicide due to non-payment of dues from Arnab Goswami's company. Arnab Goswami sought quashing of the FIR and challenged the rejection of his interim bail plea by the Bombay High Court. The Supreme Court judgment discusses the background of the case, the parties involved, the previous proceedings, and submissions by counsel on both sides.
Wp vernon gonsalves and anr vs state of maharashtra & ors.sabrangsabrang
This document is a writ petition filed in the Bombay High Court by Vernon Gonsalves and Anand Teltumbde, who are currently detained in Taloja Central Prison. It summarizes that an inmate who was in close contact with the petitioners has tested positive for COVID-19, putting the petitioners' health and safety at high risk as they are senior citizens. It requests the court to conduct COVID tests for the petitioners and make appropriate medical arrangements given the circumstances. The petition provides background details on the events leading to the petitioners' detention, their credentials, the charges against them, and the authorities involved in the matter.
The Petitioner is a Member of Parliament from Rajya Sabha and has been Chief Minister of State of Madhya Pradesh for 10 years. Being a public figure, the Petitioner has been serving the people of this country for the last forty years. As a man of impeccable integrity, the Petitioner is being subjected to humiliation as being an accomplice to someone who had allegedly “fabricated and forged evidence” in VYAPAM cases to mislead the investigation.
The document appears to be a court judgment from the High Court of Kerala regarding two criminal appeals (Crl.A.Nos.705 & 706 of 2020) challenging a lower court's order granting bail to two respondents (Allan Shuaib and Thwaha Fasal) accused of terrorist activities. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) investigated the respondents for alleged offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Indian Penal Code. The High Court heard arguments from the NIA and the respondents' lawyers regarding whether the lower court properly analyzed evidence and applied legal standards in granting bail.
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This document is a high court judgment regarding an appeal filed by Asif Iqbal Tanha against an order rejecting his bail application in a case related to the 2020 Delhi riots. Some key points:
1) Tanha, a student, was arrested for his alleged role in organizing and instigating the riots based on his involvement with the Jamia Coordination Committee.
2) The police allege Tanha was a key conspirator and mastermind behind the riots, and that he mobilized crowds and gave instructions to spread messages inciting violence.
3) Tanha has filed this appeal challenging the rejection of his second bail application. The court discusses the legislative competence to enact the Unlawful Activities
The document is a court judgment summarizing the case against Natasha Narwal. Key details:
- Narwal is accused of instigating protests against the CAA/NRC that led to riots in Delhi in February 2020.
- She was part of activist groups including Pinjra Tod and attended meetings where more extreme protests like blocking roads were discussed.
- However, her defense argues she was merely protesting peacefully and not present during any riots or violence. She claims the police evidence is fabricated and she played no role in any conspiracy or riots.
- The court will determine if Narwal qualifies for bail based on the evidence and charges against her under the UAPA anti-terrorism law
This document summarizes a court order regarding a discharge application filed by three accused police officers (G.L. Singhal, Tarun Barot, and Anaju Chaudhari) in a criminal case investigated by the CBI. The court considered arguments from lawyers for the accused and the CBI public prosecutor. The court had previously ruled that the alleged offenses required government sanction under section 197 of the Criminal Procedure Code since they were committed in the course of the accused's official duties. However, the government has now declined to grant sanction. The court discussed its previous orders and reiterated its view that the accused's actions were performed in the line of duty. It will decide the discharge application based on its previous reasoning and
The document summarizes a court case involving Devangana Kalita appealing the rejection of her bail application. Some key points:
- Kalita was arrested in relation to 4 FIRs regarding protests against the CAA and NRC acts, and has received bail in 3 but remains in custody for the 4th (subject FIR).
- The allegations against her are that as part of protest groups, she instigated violence in Muslim areas of Delhi in February 2020. However, she denies being present at the sites of violence and claims her call/location records will exonerate her.
- Her lawyers argue the charges against her are vague and she poses no flight risk or evidence tampering risk so should be granted bail
Supreme Court of India - Judgement on Muzaffarnagar Violencesabrangsabrang
This document is a summary of a Supreme Court of India judgment regarding communal riots that broke out in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh in September 2013. It summarizes the key details of the case, including:
1) Several writ petitions were filed seeking protection and rehabilitation for victims, as well as compensation, action against offenders, and prevention of future violence.
2) Serious allegations were made regarding the failure of police to provide security, resulting in reported gang rapes of minority community women.
3) The petitions sought directions for security, CBI inquiry, constitution of an SIT to investigate, rehabilitation of victims, registration of FIRs, compensation for victims, action against rape accused,
This document is a bail application order from the High Court of Delhi regarding the bail application of Preet Singh, who is accused of offenses under Sections 188, 269, 270, 153A IPC, and other sections related to violating COVID-19 restrictions and inciting communal disharmony. The defense counsel argued that Preet Singh did not make any offensive remarks against religions to incite violence. However, the prosecution argued that Preet Singh was a co-organizer of the event where objectionable slogans were raised and he made provocative statements in interviews. The court observed that it is not appropriate to determine if the statements constitute an offense under Section 153A IPC at this stage.
1. The petitioner challenged an order from the Foreigners' Tribunal that declared him a foreigner who illegally entered India from Bangladesh after 1971.
2. While the Tribunal found discrepancies in the petitioner's documents, the High Court found credible evidence that the petitioner entered India from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1964 along with his father and grandfather.
3. However, the petitioner could not claim deemed citizenship under Section 6A(2) of the Citizenship Act since he entered West Bengal, not Assam, and did not ordinarily reside in Assam after entry.
4. Considering amendments to the Citizenship Act, the Court held that the petitioner, as a Hindu who entered India before 2014, could apply for
The document is a bail application order from the High Court of Delhi regarding the bail application of Mohd. Danish in an FIR registered for offenses related to rioting, unlawful assembly, murder, etc. during the February 2020 Delhi riots.
The petitioner's counsel argued that the petitioner was falsely implicated and that the disclosure statement attributed to him was fabricated and inadmissible. The prosecution argued that the petitioner was actively involved in the riots based on witness statements and call detail records placing him at the scene. The court examined the medical evidence showing the injuries on the deceased police officer but noted that it was unclear who delivered the fatal blow.
Supreme Court of India - Verdict on Sanjiv Bhatt Case 13.10.2015sabrangsabrang
This document summarizes a Supreme Court of India judgment regarding two writ petitions filed by Sanjiv Rajendra Bhatt seeking transfer of investigations into FIRs registered against him to an independent agency like the CBI. The petitions allege that the investigations were aimed at falsely implicating, pressuring and intimidating Bhatt for divulging information to a SIT and commission of inquiry that implicated high-level Gujarat government officials in the 2002 riots. The document outlines the background of the cases and allegations, and Bhatt's involvement in investigations into the riots as a senior police officer. It also describes incidents of intimidation against witnesses who corroborated Bhatt's account.
1. The document summarizes a court order regarding an application for bail filed by Fr. Stan Swamy, who has been accused of various offenses including being part of a criminal conspiracy to wage war against India.
2. It outlines the background of the case, including the police complaint filed in 2018 regarding the Elgar Parishad meeting and subsequent violence, and the expanding scope of the investigation.
3. The court order then summarizes the applicant's arguments for bail, including his age, health issues, lack of evidence against him, and delays in the investigation and filing of charges. It also summarizes the prosecution's arguments in opposition to bail, including evidence they claim links the applicant to Maoist organizations and
This document is a court judgment pertaining to bail applications filed by 4 petitioners - Liyakat Ali, Arshad Qayyum @ Monu, Gulfam @ VIP, and Irshad Ahmad - who have been accused in an FIR related to the February 2020 North East Delhi riots. The court heard the petitions together since they relate to the same FIR. While denying bail, the court noted the allegations against the petitioners include actively participating in the riots, destroying property, robbery, and instigating crowds. Eye witnesses and police officials claim to have identified the petitioners. The petitioners' lawyers argued they have been falsely implicated and the witness statements are unreliable.
This document is a court order from the High Court of Himachal Pradesh regarding a bail application. A 20-year-old man who was arrested for allegedly alluring and raping a 16-year-old girl has applied for bail. The court analyzed the facts of the case, relevant case law, and considered arguments from both sides. While the conduct of the victim indicates some consent, she could not legally consent given her age. However, considering the stage of investigation and time already served, the court granted bail to the petitioner subject to strict terms and conditions to ensure his appearance and prevent interference with the investigation.
State of Maharashtra Vs Manesh Madhusudan KotiyanAnubhuti Shreya
This special leave petition challenges the High Court's decision to acquit the respondent of rape charges. The petitioner argues that the special leave petition is maintainable before the Supreme Court under Article 136 of the Constitution. Article 136 grants the Supreme Court the power to grant special leave and hear appeals from any court or tribunal in India. Courts have interpreted this as providing the Supreme Court with broad supervisory jurisdiction over lower courts. The petitioner argues this special leave petition falls within the Supreme Court's jurisdiction to correct errors and prevent injustice.
Bail petition dr zafarul islam khan v gnctd through special cell final ecopyZahidManiyar
This document is a petition filed in the High Court of Delhi seeking anticipatory bail and protection from arrest for Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan in an FIR registered under sections 124A and 153A IPC. The petition provides background details of Dr. Khan including that he is the Chairperson of the Delhi Minorities Commission and details the circumstances leading to the registration of the FIR against him, stating that the allegations are frivolous and untenable. The petition lists out the qualifications and experience of Dr. Khan and states that the social media post in question was made in his capacity as the Chairperson and that registering the FIR amounts to an abuse of legal process. It seeks relief from the High Court in the form
The court held a hearing on an application seeking interim bail filed by Gautam Navlakha on medical grounds due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the hearing, the court learned that Navlakha had been transferred to Mumbai by the NIA while the bail application was pending. The court questioned the Investigating Officer from NIA Mumbai via videoconference regarding the transfer. The IO provided explanations but the court directed him to file an affidavit with more details. The court also ordered production of relevant court records from the proceedings in Mumbai and Delhi to examine the issue of Navlakha being transferred out of the court's jurisdiction while the bail application was pending. The matter was adjourned to a future date for further
- The petitioner's father was shot dead in 2015 and an FIR was registered. The petitioner complained the investigation was lackadaisical due to involvement of powerful politicians.
- The charge sheet named 3 individuals and said respondent #5 was also involved in conspiring in the killing. The investigation was kept pending against respondent #5 and two others.
- The Supreme Court found the investigation and closure report into the killing to be extremely casual and perfunctory. The investigation did not properly look into the nature of involvement of respondent #5 and others in the conspiracy. The court determined the investigation was a sham designed to conceal rather than investigate properly.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Santosh Kumar Singh for the rape and murder of Priyadarshini Mattoo in 1996 but reduced his death sentence to life imprisonment. The DNA test conclusively proved Singh's involvement in the rape. Other circumstantial evidence included the recovery of Singh's helmet with a broken visor, glass pieces from the visor near the victim's body, and injuries on Singh's hand. While the trial court had initially acquitted Singh, the High Court convicted him and awarded the death penalty based on the circumstantial evidence. The Supreme Court affirmed the conviction but commuted the sentence to life imprisonment given Singh's age at the time of the crime.
The PowerPoint presentation is uploaded on behalf of Moot Court Association, Faculty of Law, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University. It will help the law students immensely in preparation of Memorials for either Moot Court Competitions or Internal assessment.
The petitioner is seeking to quash an FIR registered against her for a tweet she posted on Twitter on April 14, 2020. In the tweet, the petitioner reposted a video from a religious gathering where one member of the crowd blamed the Prime Minister of India for the Covid-19 outbreak. The police registered an FIR against the petitioner under Section 153A of the IPC for intentionally promoting enmity between religious groups. The petitioner's counsel argued that the tweet did not promote enmity between two religious communities and was merely criticizing the views of one member of the crowd. The counsel also argued that the petitioner was not the creator of the original video and her tweet did not incite violence. The state counsel argued the
The Supreme Court of India heard an appeal regarding the interpretation of Section 195(1)(b)(ii) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which deals with offenses relating to documents produced as evidence in court. There was conflicting precedent on whether the section barred private complaints for offenses committed prior to a document's submission as evidence. The Court analyzed the language and scheme of Section 195. It determined that for Section 195(1)(b)(ii) to apply, the enumerated offenses must be committed after the document is produced or submitted as evidence, when it is in custody of the court. Offenses committed earlier would not trigger the section's bar on private complaints. The Court thus affirmed the interpretation from Sachida Nand Singh that Section
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IS IT NOT A WELL DESIGNED CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY BY THE REGISTRAR SECTION X OF S...Om Prakash Poddar
This document is an application filed before the Chief Justice of India seeking urgent listing of Writ Petition Criminal 136 of 2016 before a larger bench. The petitioners, Om Prakash and Asha Devi, challenge two non-bailable warrants issued against them by the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Begusarai, Bihar for the same cause of action that was already settled by the Delhi High Court. They seek quashing of criminal proceedings and cancellation of the warrants. The petitioners argue that the matter involves constitutional issues, harassment of a senior citizen woman, and interference of state apparatus and mafia. They request the matter be listed before a seven-judge bench.
P. Chandira has filed a writ petition before the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Chennai seeking permission to represent her husband R. Thangavel and her father P.P. Pattappan in court cases. Chandira has submitted notarized copies of power of attorney documents from her husband and father authorizing her to represent them in legal matters. She is currently working as an Assistant Engineer but has also pursued various degrees including MBA and law. Chandira requests the court to issue a writ of mandamus or other directions allowing her to represent her husband and father in court.
Speech by Dato' Jalaldin b Hussain (Chairman Industrial Court, Malaysia (Rtd)) & Tuan Mohd Khalid Atan (President, MTUC), given in Labour Law Seminar held by Legal Plus Sdn. Bhd (www.legalplus.com.my) on Apr 10, 2015
This document summarizes a court order regarding a discharge application filed by three accused police officers (G.L. Singhal, Tarun Barot, and Anaju Chaudhari) in a criminal case investigated by the CBI. The court considered arguments from lawyers for the accused and the CBI public prosecutor. The court had previously ruled that the alleged offenses required government sanction under section 197 of the Criminal Procedure Code since they were committed in the course of the accused's official duties. However, the government has now declined to grant sanction. The court discussed its previous orders and reiterated its view that the accused's actions were performed in the line of duty. It will decide the discharge application based on its previous reasoning and
The document summarizes a court case involving Devangana Kalita appealing the rejection of her bail application. Some key points:
- Kalita was arrested in relation to 4 FIRs regarding protests against the CAA and NRC acts, and has received bail in 3 but remains in custody for the 4th (subject FIR).
- The allegations against her are that as part of protest groups, she instigated violence in Muslim areas of Delhi in February 2020. However, she denies being present at the sites of violence and claims her call/location records will exonerate her.
- Her lawyers argue the charges against her are vague and she poses no flight risk or evidence tampering risk so should be granted bail
Supreme Court of India - Judgement on Muzaffarnagar Violencesabrangsabrang
This document is a summary of a Supreme Court of India judgment regarding communal riots that broke out in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh in September 2013. It summarizes the key details of the case, including:
1) Several writ petitions were filed seeking protection and rehabilitation for victims, as well as compensation, action against offenders, and prevention of future violence.
2) Serious allegations were made regarding the failure of police to provide security, resulting in reported gang rapes of minority community women.
3) The petitions sought directions for security, CBI inquiry, constitution of an SIT to investigate, rehabilitation of victims, registration of FIRs, compensation for victims, action against rape accused,
This document is a bail application order from the High Court of Delhi regarding the bail application of Preet Singh, who is accused of offenses under Sections 188, 269, 270, 153A IPC, and other sections related to violating COVID-19 restrictions and inciting communal disharmony. The defense counsel argued that Preet Singh did not make any offensive remarks against religions to incite violence. However, the prosecution argued that Preet Singh was a co-organizer of the event where objectionable slogans were raised and he made provocative statements in interviews. The court observed that it is not appropriate to determine if the statements constitute an offense under Section 153A IPC at this stage.
1. The petitioner challenged an order from the Foreigners' Tribunal that declared him a foreigner who illegally entered India from Bangladesh after 1971.
2. While the Tribunal found discrepancies in the petitioner's documents, the High Court found credible evidence that the petitioner entered India from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1964 along with his father and grandfather.
3. However, the petitioner could not claim deemed citizenship under Section 6A(2) of the Citizenship Act since he entered West Bengal, not Assam, and did not ordinarily reside in Assam after entry.
4. Considering amendments to the Citizenship Act, the Court held that the petitioner, as a Hindu who entered India before 2014, could apply for
The document is a bail application order from the High Court of Delhi regarding the bail application of Mohd. Danish in an FIR registered for offenses related to rioting, unlawful assembly, murder, etc. during the February 2020 Delhi riots.
The petitioner's counsel argued that the petitioner was falsely implicated and that the disclosure statement attributed to him was fabricated and inadmissible. The prosecution argued that the petitioner was actively involved in the riots based on witness statements and call detail records placing him at the scene. The court examined the medical evidence showing the injuries on the deceased police officer but noted that it was unclear who delivered the fatal blow.
Supreme Court of India - Verdict on Sanjiv Bhatt Case 13.10.2015sabrangsabrang
This document summarizes a Supreme Court of India judgment regarding two writ petitions filed by Sanjiv Rajendra Bhatt seeking transfer of investigations into FIRs registered against him to an independent agency like the CBI. The petitions allege that the investigations were aimed at falsely implicating, pressuring and intimidating Bhatt for divulging information to a SIT and commission of inquiry that implicated high-level Gujarat government officials in the 2002 riots. The document outlines the background of the cases and allegations, and Bhatt's involvement in investigations into the riots as a senior police officer. It also describes incidents of intimidation against witnesses who corroborated Bhatt's account.
1. The document summarizes a court order regarding an application for bail filed by Fr. Stan Swamy, who has been accused of various offenses including being part of a criminal conspiracy to wage war against India.
2. It outlines the background of the case, including the police complaint filed in 2018 regarding the Elgar Parishad meeting and subsequent violence, and the expanding scope of the investigation.
3. The court order then summarizes the applicant's arguments for bail, including his age, health issues, lack of evidence against him, and delays in the investigation and filing of charges. It also summarizes the prosecution's arguments in opposition to bail, including evidence they claim links the applicant to Maoist organizations and
This document is a court judgment pertaining to bail applications filed by 4 petitioners - Liyakat Ali, Arshad Qayyum @ Monu, Gulfam @ VIP, and Irshad Ahmad - who have been accused in an FIR related to the February 2020 North East Delhi riots. The court heard the petitions together since they relate to the same FIR. While denying bail, the court noted the allegations against the petitioners include actively participating in the riots, destroying property, robbery, and instigating crowds. Eye witnesses and police officials claim to have identified the petitioners. The petitioners' lawyers argued they have been falsely implicated and the witness statements are unreliable.
This document is a court order from the High Court of Himachal Pradesh regarding a bail application. A 20-year-old man who was arrested for allegedly alluring and raping a 16-year-old girl has applied for bail. The court analyzed the facts of the case, relevant case law, and considered arguments from both sides. While the conduct of the victim indicates some consent, she could not legally consent given her age. However, considering the stage of investigation and time already served, the court granted bail to the petitioner subject to strict terms and conditions to ensure his appearance and prevent interference with the investigation.
State of Maharashtra Vs Manesh Madhusudan KotiyanAnubhuti Shreya
This special leave petition challenges the High Court's decision to acquit the respondent of rape charges. The petitioner argues that the special leave petition is maintainable before the Supreme Court under Article 136 of the Constitution. Article 136 grants the Supreme Court the power to grant special leave and hear appeals from any court or tribunal in India. Courts have interpreted this as providing the Supreme Court with broad supervisory jurisdiction over lower courts. The petitioner argues this special leave petition falls within the Supreme Court's jurisdiction to correct errors and prevent injustice.
Bail petition dr zafarul islam khan v gnctd through special cell final ecopyZahidManiyar
This document is a petition filed in the High Court of Delhi seeking anticipatory bail and protection from arrest for Dr. Zafarul-Islam Khan in an FIR registered under sections 124A and 153A IPC. The petition provides background details of Dr. Khan including that he is the Chairperson of the Delhi Minorities Commission and details the circumstances leading to the registration of the FIR against him, stating that the allegations are frivolous and untenable. The petition lists out the qualifications and experience of Dr. Khan and states that the social media post in question was made in his capacity as the Chairperson and that registering the FIR amounts to an abuse of legal process. It seeks relief from the High Court in the form
The court held a hearing on an application seeking interim bail filed by Gautam Navlakha on medical grounds due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the hearing, the court learned that Navlakha had been transferred to Mumbai by the NIA while the bail application was pending. The court questioned the Investigating Officer from NIA Mumbai via videoconference regarding the transfer. The IO provided explanations but the court directed him to file an affidavit with more details. The court also ordered production of relevant court records from the proceedings in Mumbai and Delhi to examine the issue of Navlakha being transferred out of the court's jurisdiction while the bail application was pending. The matter was adjourned to a future date for further
- The petitioner's father was shot dead in 2015 and an FIR was registered. The petitioner complained the investigation was lackadaisical due to involvement of powerful politicians.
- The charge sheet named 3 individuals and said respondent #5 was also involved in conspiring in the killing. The investigation was kept pending against respondent #5 and two others.
- The Supreme Court found the investigation and closure report into the killing to be extremely casual and perfunctory. The investigation did not properly look into the nature of involvement of respondent #5 and others in the conspiracy. The court determined the investigation was a sham designed to conceal rather than investigate properly.
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Santosh Kumar Singh for the rape and murder of Priyadarshini Mattoo in 1996 but reduced his death sentence to life imprisonment. The DNA test conclusively proved Singh's involvement in the rape. Other circumstantial evidence included the recovery of Singh's helmet with a broken visor, glass pieces from the visor near the victim's body, and injuries on Singh's hand. While the trial court had initially acquitted Singh, the High Court convicted him and awarded the death penalty based on the circumstantial evidence. The Supreme Court affirmed the conviction but commuted the sentence to life imprisonment given Singh's age at the time of the crime.
The PowerPoint presentation is uploaded on behalf of Moot Court Association, Faculty of Law, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University. It will help the law students immensely in preparation of Memorials for either Moot Court Competitions or Internal assessment.
The petitioner is seeking to quash an FIR registered against her for a tweet she posted on Twitter on April 14, 2020. In the tweet, the petitioner reposted a video from a religious gathering where one member of the crowd blamed the Prime Minister of India for the Covid-19 outbreak. The police registered an FIR against the petitioner under Section 153A of the IPC for intentionally promoting enmity between religious groups. The petitioner's counsel argued that the tweet did not promote enmity between two religious communities and was merely criticizing the views of one member of the crowd. The counsel also argued that the petitioner was not the creator of the original video and her tweet did not incite violence. The state counsel argued the
The Supreme Court of India heard an appeal regarding the interpretation of Section 195(1)(b)(ii) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which deals with offenses relating to documents produced as evidence in court. There was conflicting precedent on whether the section barred private complaints for offenses committed prior to a document's submission as evidence. The Court analyzed the language and scheme of Section 195. It determined that for Section 195(1)(b)(ii) to apply, the enumerated offenses must be committed after the document is produced or submitted as evidence, when it is in custody of the court. Offenses committed earlier would not trigger the section's bar on private complaints. The Court thus affirmed the interpretation from Sachida Nand Singh that Section
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IS IT NOT A WELL DESIGNED CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY BY THE REGISTRAR SECTION X OF S...Om Prakash Poddar
This document is an application filed before the Chief Justice of India seeking urgent listing of Writ Petition Criminal 136 of 2016 before a larger bench. The petitioners, Om Prakash and Asha Devi, challenge two non-bailable warrants issued against them by the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Begusarai, Bihar for the same cause of action that was already settled by the Delhi High Court. They seek quashing of criminal proceedings and cancellation of the warrants. The petitioners argue that the matter involves constitutional issues, harassment of a senior citizen woman, and interference of state apparatus and mafia. They request the matter be listed before a seven-judge bench.
P. Chandira has filed a writ petition before the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Chennai seeking permission to represent her husband R. Thangavel and her father P.P. Pattappan in court cases. Chandira has submitted notarized copies of power of attorney documents from her husband and father authorizing her to represent them in legal matters. She is currently working as an Assistant Engineer but has also pursued various degrees including MBA and law. Chandira requests the court to issue a writ of mandamus or other directions allowing her to represent her husband and father in court.
Speech by Dato' Jalaldin b Hussain (Chairman Industrial Court, Malaysia (Rtd)) & Tuan Mohd Khalid Atan (President, MTUC), given in Labour Law Seminar held by Legal Plus Sdn. Bhd (www.legalplus.com.my) on Apr 10, 2015
Majistrate s p tamang enquiry under c pr c s.176_20090907Sadanand Patwardhan
The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate of Ahmadabad asked magistrate S P Tamang to conduct an enquiry into the Ishrat Jahan Encounter under section 176 of Criminal Procedure Code. The 243 pages handwritten report by magistrate Tamang held the encounter was faked and called them cold blooded murders. He also absolved Ishrat Jahan and three others killed of LeT links.
Ishrat Jahan was killed in an encounter on the outskirts of Ahmadabad, Gujarat, along with three others on 15 June 2004 by Gujarat Police. The four were described as LeT members, a terrorist organization operating from Pakistan. Her family submitted a petition before Gujarat High Court that Ishrat was an innocent college student and she has been killed in a faked encounter after remaining in Gujarat police custody for days prior to killing.
The copy of the report was translated by Citizens for Justice and Peace and posted on its website. It has been source from there.
http://www.cjponline.org/encounter/Tamang%20report%20090907.pdf
Keerthi B is seeking a job that provides professional growth and satisfaction. She has 10 months of experience as an SEO analyst where she gained knowledge of Java, social media marketing, analytics and problem solving skills. Her technical skills include Java, databases, PHP and operating systems. She has a B.E. in computer science with 6.7 CGPA and has worked on projects in traffic analysis and automated gates. Keerthi attended workshops on Android and has work experience at Divisal Technologies as an SEO analyst.
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This document contains the resume of Kummari Madhu Latha. She has 6 months of experience as an HR Recruiter at iPRIMED Education Solutions Pvt ltd. Her responsibilities included end-to-end recruitment, sourcing candidates, screening, scheduling interviews, and ensuring new hires join the organization. She has a MBA in HR from Alliance University and a BTech in Electrical Engineering. Her strengths include good communication skills, punctuality, and being honest and dedicated.
1) The petitioner is accused of murder and rioting charges related to the killing of Hashim Ali during sectarian violence in Delhi in 2020.
2) The prosecution claims eyewitnesses have identified the petitioner as one of the assailants and his call records place him at the crime scene.
3) While the petitioner claims the witnesses are not credible, the court said it did not need to fully evaluate the witnesses at this stage and denied bail, citing the serious nature of the crimes and risk the petitioner could influence witnesses.
1) The case involves State v. Tahir Hussain and others regarding FIR No. 80/20 filed at PS Dayalpur.
2) The court examined the charges and found that only Section 436 IPC (mischief by fire or explosive substance with intent to destroy house) was triable by sessions court.
3) Upon reviewing the complaint and statement of the sole witness Jai Bhagwan, the court determined that his allegations of losing furniture worth Rs. 35,000 when his loaded vehicle was stopped and articles burnt did not show commission of an offense under Section 436 IPC.
4) Therefore, all accused were discharged for the offense under Section 436 IPC
- The document is an affidavit filed on behalf of Respondents 2 and 3 (State of Uttar Pradesh) in response to a writ petition filed in the Supreme Court of India regarding the arrest of Siddique Kappan.
- It summarizes the key facts of Kappan's arrest for allegedly attempting to disturb law and order in Hathras under the guise of journalism, and asserts that due process was followed.
- The affidavit denies allegations made in the writ petition, provides details on informing Kappan's family and access to lawyers, and argues the petition is not maintainable.
1. Javed Siddiqui filed a habeas corpus writ petition challenging his detention under the National Security Act based on his alleged involvement in a riot and arson incident in June 2020.
2. The prosecution alleges that Siddiqui led a group of 75-80 people who attacked a slum locality using sticks, rods and weapons, assaulted people, damaged homes and burned some down, causing injuries. An FIR was registered and investigation is ongoing.
3. The District Magistrate passed a detention order under the National Security Act against Siddiqui on the grounds that he may engage in further unlawful activities if released on bail. Siddiqui challenges the detention order and claims his rights were violated in
This document summarizes a bail application hearing for Aarif @ Mota, who has been charged under various sections related to rioting and murder. The prosecution argues that Aarif was part of an unlawful assembly that killed Zakir during communal riots on February 25, 2020. However, the defense argues that it is unlikely a Muslim boy would have joined a riotous mob consisting mainly of Hindus. The eyewitnesses did not clearly describe Aarif's role, and video footage does not show him. As the applicant's involvement in the unlawful assembly and murder is unclear, the court finds that he should be granted bail.
This document details a case of kidnapping, human trafficking, and sexual abuse involving the complainant's family members over many years. It states that in 2005, the complainant's pregnant wife and minor daughter were kidnapped with the help of his father-in-law and pushed into sex work and trafficking. Numerous police complaints have been filed but no action was taken. The document provides photos and details of instances where the complainant has encountered his wife and identified other victims at various locations in Delhi, Bihar, and Jharkhand. It requests investigation and legal action in the matter.
1) The document discusses the bail application of Khalid Saifi who has been charged under various sections related to rioting, criminal conspiracy, and unlawful assembly in connection with the February 2020 riots in Delhi.
2) The prosecution argues that a large conspiracy was behind the riots and that Saifi was in regular contact with other accused individuals. However, the defense contends that Saifi was not present at the crime scene and is being implicated falsely.
3) The judge heard arguments from both sides and considered the chargesheet and case details before reserving the order on Saifi's bail application.
The document discusses the case of Arun v. State of Maharashtra, where Arun appealed his conviction for murder and other offenses against his brother Sampatrao. It provides background on the family dispute and details of the incident where Arun attacked Sampatrao with a hammer and brick. The Supreme Court considered Arun's argument that he was exercising his right to private defense, though it ultimately dismissed his appeal based on eyewitness testimony finding his actions were not justified.
Finals of the Attorney General Quiz that I hosted along with Balaji Subramanian at Kaikuu, the K-Circle Open Quiz Festival in September 2016. This is a General Quiz with each question having a legal flavour to it. Enjoy!
Sofiya khatun foreigner case sci 12.09.2018 1sabrangsabrang
This document is a record of proceedings from the Supreme Court of India regarding a petition for special leave to appeal. It summarizes the following key points:
1. The Court granted leave in the case and had previously directed the State of Assam to inquire about the citizenship status of the petitioner's family members.
2. In response, an affidavit was filed stating that an inquiry found the petitioner's brothers, husband, and parents (whose names appeared in voter lists from 1965-2018) were Indian citizens.
3. However, the State requested to conduct a full inquiry, which the Court permitted. The Court also directed the petitioner be released on bail and report monthly to police until the inquiry is completed.
1) Meeran Haider, a student activist and member of the Jamia Coordination Committee, was arrested by Delhi Police on April 1st for his alleged role in February 2020 riots in Delhi.
2) Haider was summoned with a day's notice and questioned all day before being arrested under charges of rioting and unlawful assembly. Additional stringent charges were later added.
3) Haider's arrest is seen as retaliation for his peaceful protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act. The police have not provided evidence linking his past speeches to the later riots.
This document summarizes a court case appeal regarding the rejection of a bail application.
The appellant, Harshvardhan Yadav, has appealed the rejection of his bail by the lower court in a rape case filed against him by the informant, a police constable. The appellant argues the sexual act was consensual while the prosecution claims it was rape.
The court discusses past judgments on similar cases to determine if the sexual act was consensual or rape. Specifically, it analyzes if there was consent given under misconception of fact. The court ultimately sides with the prosecution, finding the delay in filing the FIR reasonable and that rape was committed as described by the informant.
- The petitioner, Nuzhat Perween, is seeking a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of her son Dr. Kafeel Khan, who has been detained under the National Security Act by the District Magistrate of Aligarh.
- Dr. Kafeel Khan addressed a gathering of protesting students at Aligarh Muslim University on December 12, 2019 regarding the Citizenship Amendment Act, after which a criminal case was registered against him for promoting enmity and disturbing public order. He was later arrested and granted bail by the Chief Judicial Magistrate of Aligarh on February 10, 2020.
- Despite the bail order, Dr. Kafeel Khan was not released from jail.
The document is an order from a City Civil & Sessions Court in Ahmedabad, India regarding a criminal misc. application for anticipatory bail.
In summary:
1) The applicant, Avinash Das, is seeking anticipatory bail for offenses related to posting inflammatory photos on social media, including one of a woman wearing the Indian flag and another implying a politician took bribes.
2) The prosecution argues Das is intentionally trying to damage reputations and insult Indian culture/symbols. They also say he is not cooperating with their investigation.
3) After reviewing the details, the court rejects Das's application for anticipatory bail, reasoning that releasing him could encourage more cyber crimes against national honor and symbols.
Sc disclosure to media in crim cases order dec 17sabrangsabrang
The Supreme Court of India heard an appeal regarding the cancellation of anticipatory bail granted to the in-laws of a deceased woman named Deepti. The appellant argued that the High Court order granting anticipatory bail was incorrect based on the allegations in the FIR of dowry harassment and murder. It was argued that the investigation into Deepti's death was inadequate and did not consider the allegations of homicide. The respondents contended that the post-mortem report found Deepti died of suicide and that financial transactions between Deepti and her in-laws were business investments not related to dowry. The Court considered the submissions of both parties on the adequacy of the investigation and allegations in the FIR.
Complaint dated 14.12.22 against Advocates to NHRC.pdfOmPrakashPoddar1
- The complainant, Om Prakash, has filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission against 5 advocates - Gopal Kumar, Sunil K. Ojha, Anil Kumar Bharti, Satya Prakash and Jai Bansal.
- The advocates are accused of concealing material facts and misleading the court in order to sustain an international sex racket and suppress the rescue of kidnapped victim families since 2011.
- Specifically, the advocates misled Om Prakash and his wife in their divorce proceedings at the Family Court in Delhi and other related cases in order to hide the kidnapping, gang rape, and sex trafficking of Om Prakash's family members.
- Om P
This document is a court order summarizing a criminal revision petition filed by the State against an order directing the police to register separate FIRs based on the complaints of the respondent Nishar Ahmed. The court order discusses the legal principles around clubbing of complaints and registration of separate FIRs. It notes that while similar complaints can be clubbed to protect the accused, if the incidents are different with different accused, separate FIRs should be registered to allow for separate investigations and trials. After reviewing the facts and complaints made by Nishar Ahmed regarding two separate incidents of rioting on different dates, the court finds that his later complaint was not properly clubbed with an earlier FIR and orders investigation of his complaints in separate FIRs.
1) Five individuals - Mohd. Saleem, Sameer Ansari, Khalid Saifi, Ishrat Jahan, and Vikram Thakur - filed separate bail applications regarding their involvement in protests against the CAA that turned violent.
2) The court dismissed the bail application of Khalid Saifi due to the serious allegations against him, including instigating the mob and providing a firearm to another accused.
3) The court granted bail to Ishrat Jahan, Mohd. Saleem, Sameer Ansari, and Vikram Thakur as no overt unlawful acts were attributed to them and they had already spent over 20 days in custody. Bail was granted with conditions including surrendering pass
Allahabad hc pre arrest bail order correctedsabrangsabrang
The document summarizes a court case involving an application for anticipatory bail. Key details:
- The applicant, Vidhan Vyas, sought anticipatory bail in a case involving charges of rape, assault and criminal intimidation filed by the informant Pooja.
- Pooja alleged Vyas sexually exploited her after gaining her trust, but Vyas claimed they had a consensual relationship and business disputes were behind the charges.
- The court noted the relationship appeared consensual initially and Pooja admitted Vyas married her in Nepal, making the rape charges unsound.
- The court also found no evidence to support charges of assault, intimidation or regarding the alleged business
The document is an order from a court case involving the bail application of Umar Khalid regarding FIR No. 101/2020 filed at PS Khajuri Khas. The key points are:
1) Umar Khalid is accused of being involved in a larger conspiracy case related to the February 2020 Delhi riots based on his disclosure statement and meeting with accused Tahir Hussain and Khalid Saifi as identified by a witness.
2) The defense argued Umar Khalid was not physically present during the crime and deserves bail on the grounds of parity with other accused granted bail in the case.
3) The prosecution contends Umar Khalid was part of a larger conspiracy to incite
Similar to Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI, First Affidavit, Ishrat Jahan Case, Gujarat High Court (20)
Two features of London as the global centre of anonymous finance might be worth remarking on. First the flows from offshore are so large that they are central to British economic policy. Indeed they provide it a considerable measure of protection from Brexit. And second, this has been enabled by the policies undertaken by John Maynard Keynes at Bretton Woods and by the first Labour Government after the War. Those ensured that central banks around the world would continue to hold sterling until London could be revived as a global financial centre. This was done by putting off repayment of wartime borrowing from countries such as India, Egypt and Brazil, and thereafter defaulting on the obligation to make the pound sterling fully convertible.
The Quest For the Origins of Vedic Culture: The Indo-Aryan Migration Debate,...Sadanand Patwardhan
Edwin Bryant surveys the evidence [linguistic, philological, archaeological, carbon dating, etc.] and interpretations put forward on the highly contested and vexatious debate about the Original Homeland of the Rig Vedic people, who called themselves Aryan. The allied theme of movement of Aryans -whether into Indian subcontinent or out of Sapta-Sindhu area [between Indus and Saraswati rivers]- is also explored.
This book was written by the author in the context of impending partition of British India and its Dominions into India and Pakistan on the basis of religions. The author has discussed many aspects of such a division encompassing Nation State, Nationalities, Status of Minorities, Cultures, Religions, Economic, Financial, Political, Military and Defence, etc. On pages 30 to 40, he discusses the aspect of Religion, which is of particular interest in the now raging debate in India over Cow/Beef and Temple Desecration.
Richard Eaton wrote a two part article in Frontline issues of 22 December 2000 and 5 January 2001. The article examines the evidence of temple desecration in medieval India by Muslim States and the rationale behind those acts. Which temples were destroyed, why and by whom. He gives examples of some 80 temple desecrations and adds the list is not exhaustive. However, the thesis put forward by Sitaram Goel in his book "HINDU TEMPLES WHAT HAPPENED TO THEM" that tens of thousands of temples were destroyed by Muslim rulers, Eaton argues, evidence doesn't support such indiscriminate wholesale destruction. The source for Goel's contention was not archaeology or survey of monuments, but literary accounts of contemporary witnesses/ writers, who were often court-writers given to hyperbole in the praise of their masters. While it is well known that Prophet Mohammed did destroy hundreds of idols at Mecca and Arab armies continued to be zealous iconoclasts in succeeding centuries, Goel argued that desecration of temples in India too was driven by same ideology.This was not the case according to Eaton and reasons for "selective temple desecration" were rooted in power politics.
The plan to take over sovereign Greece assets to privatise them in order to guarantee pay back of bailout loans to creditors like ECB and IMF.
Greece is to receive today it’s first tranche of 3rd bailout, which will quickly go to pay off 2nd bailout repayment due also today to ECB along with past missed repayments to IMF and ECB.
That is a “neat” arrangement indeed. Greece is given money by ECB, mind you only a book entry or rather a digital click, to only pay back to ECB and IMF, another digital click, with Greece getting almost nothing in the bargain save except more indebtedness.
That is to say: The 3rd bailout money would pay off “obligations” of the 2nd bailout that was arranged to pay off the “obligations” of the first bailout. Meanwhile Greece debts keep on piling all the time to ensure that Greeks owe more and more to the creditors and owe less and less of their own country.
This loss Sovereignty or selling family silver to pay creditors has a sweet sounding name
THE UNDISCLOSED FOREIGN INCOME AND ASSETS (IMPOSITION OF TAX) BILL, 2015Sadanand Patwardhan
The second term 2009-2014 of Congress led UPA government was marked by slew of corruption scandals blowing up in its face. Then the leaks from HSBC and LGT Bank in Liechtenstein came in that Rich Indians had stashed their ill gotten wealth with them, often ably aided by the banks. This confirmed the old belief that Indians have thousands of billions of US$ stashed in Switzerland and other safe heavens abroad safe behind the secrecy of regulatory walls. In the 2014 general elections that BJP led NDA won handsomely under its charismatic leader Narendra Modi tall promises were made that the illegal hoards of money would be brought back for the development of India. In fact, it was boasted that within specific time period of 100 days the task would be accomplished. Supreme Court had ordered the UPA government in its dying months to constitute a Special Investigation Team, SIT, supervised by retired judges that were chosen by it to monitor the black money probe. Modi took credit by constituting SIT within weeks of assuming power, though he was by law required to do so. However, after the initial flush of defeating the corrupt UPA government, even Modi government was seen dragging its feet on the issue by arguing in the court that it couldn't disclose the names of Indians holding Foreign bank accounts already received from HSBC/LGT leaks because of treaties and agreements with foreign governments; the very same plea taken by previous UPA government. In the current 2015 budget session of parliament the finance minister Arun Jaitely introduced a bill through which NDA government seeks to address the charge that it is going soft on the issue of black money.
Report of the High Level Committee on Forest and Environment Related Laws, Ch...Sadanand Patwardhan
Narendra Modi led government formed a high level committee to review all Environment related legislation with special reference to various judicial verdicts stemming from and on them in order to suggest comprehensive changes or amendments while keeping in mind "ground realities". The committee was led by T S R Subramanian and had, curiously, member secretary of Gujarat Pollution Control Board as its secretary. The report of the committee was "accessed" by Business Standard and also put in public domain. In that sense, this is a "leaked" report. Committee has suggested complete overthrow of the environment laws and recommended a single omnibus act in its place. Even the powers of National Green Tribunals are to be seriously curtailed and restrictions put on judiciary's ability to review executive decisions. It also recommends far reaching decentralization of powers to States and delegation of authority to district level authorities. Whatever the quality of current legislation, it is generally observed in breach; and executive and administration is actively apathetic to the protection of environment. Environment protection is seen as a great impediment rather than something crucial for quality of human life. Environment Ministry since the days of UPA rule is seen as barrier to India's Growth story and colossal funds have been tied up in several stalled infrastructure projects with public sector banks being the biggest losers. But instead of nailing the real culprits -the nexus between Greedy Businesses, venal Administration and apathetic watchdog bodies who together are more than willing to flout all the laws and rape the environment- the blame is put on the activists who expose these rackets, and judiciary that upholds the laws. Modi has sold the dream to turn India into next China and needs massive investments from Local and Global corporates. That wouldn't happen unless large scale plunder of environment is allowed sans any safeguards or restorative measures. Because that alone would free internal rate of return on huge infrastructure projects to climb to "healthy" 15-18% from the abysmal 7-8% in recent past. This committee has delivered what the government desired.
http://searchlight-is-on.blogspot.in/2014/11/overhaul-or-overthrow-of-environment.html
History of Education in India: During The British Period.Sadanand Patwardhan
The book is about what exactly it's name suggests. It starts with the review of State of Education in British India in the early 19th century as revealed by the surveys carried out in Madras Presidency at the instance of Governor Munro and far more detailed surveys carried out in some districts of Bengal and Bihar by Adams. Contrary to generally held popular notion that British led the foundation of education; the system of primary education was pretty widespread and robust, though it had already fallen to bad times. In fact, the method of pedagogy, use of senior students to coach junior students, was so economical and useful that it was imitated in England. The primary education was essentially community organized and private tutoring played a big role, where persons of means in villages made it possible for other children to learn along with their own. Syed Nuruallah and J P Naik were well known educationists and published the book in 1943. Naik even started the well known Indian Institute of Education [http://iiepune.org/] in Pune. The pages from 14 to 35 deal with the surveys of indigenous system of primary education and later pages delves into what the British did to education in India.
Attack on Afghanistan Formalised before 9/11: was Key to Unlock Route to Gas ...Sadanand Patwardhan
International oilcompanies had long been aware that the former USSR states of Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistanand, Kazakhstan have huge reserves of oil and naturalgas. The problem forUS, and other Western oil companies, was how to get oil and gas from these huge land-locked reserves to seaports for export. In1995, the Union Oil Company of California (Unocal) gained an agreement with Turkmenistan to lay a gas pipeline from Turkmenistan, across Afghanistan,to the Pakistan coast. Unocal also gained a natural gas agreement with Uzbekistan. Pipelines from Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan could then merge and cross Afghanistan. Unocal then gained a deal with Uzbekistan's northernneighbour, Kazakhstan, and oil and gas pipelines could then run south from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan and link with the trans-Afghanistan pipelines.
During the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the US established a covert operation in Afghanistan code named `BearTrap'. This anti-Soviet operation established a base in Afghanistan jointly funded by the US and SaudiArabia--and run by the CIA and Pakistan's ISI. The ISI component was headed by Osama bin Laden [Saudi National and heir of powerful Saudi family with close ties to house of Saud]
In August 1996, Unocal led the formation of Central Asia Gas Pipeline Ltd (Centgas). Unocal invited Taliban leaders to Texas to finalise the Centgasproject. The Telegraph reported on December14,1997, ``Oil barons court Taliban in Texas''.
9/11 was blamed on Osama Bin Laden and Taliban without a shred of evidence being offered only to pre-text attack already planned attack on Afghanistan to have a unified single pro-US government there instead of the violently squabbling factions holding different regions, which made Centgas project impossible. On October 7, 2001, US and UK forces commenced their attack on Afghanistan. However, the US planned an invasion of Afghanistan before the events of 9/11. The Guardian reported on September 22, 2001, ``Threat of US strikes passed to Taliban weeks before New York attack''. Time magazine reported on August 12, 2002, ``They had a plan; long before 9/11''.
University of Nebraska Prepares Jihadi Schoolbooks for Afghan Kids, USAID Dis...Sadanand Patwardhan
Story began in 1980 as Ronald Reagan rose to Presidency in USA. Cold War was at peak. Soviet forces entered Afghanistan to "assist" Afghan Government. General Zia Ul Haq ruled neighbouring Pakistan. A plan was hatched to indoctrinate Afghans opposed to their government and Soviets into extremist and highly intolerant Salafi / Wahabi strain of Islam. Saudi money opened Madrasas in areas of Pakistan bordering Afghanistan.Afghan refugees were trained in hordes in violent Jihadist ideology. Osama Bin Laden was drafted by Saudi-USA to organise Islamist resistance. Taliban was born. To teach innocent Afghan children the "fine" points of violent Jihad, Center for Afghan Studies, University of Nebraska, was drafted to produce "suitable" schoolbooks with enough content of militarist Jihad. The books were distributed through USAID. Rest was history. Soviet Union had to hobble out of Afghanistan and disintegrated within couple of years. However, same textbooks were still being redistributed in Afghanistan after George Bush attacked it in October 2001, though UNESCO had prepared schoolbooks really suited to Afghan children's needs rather than that of US administration's. Even a photo of Laura Bush standing in front of a display of the Nebraska books had appeared in American newspapers with the announcement that USAID would pay for "Jihadi" textbooks for Afghan students.
Andrew Norfolk, investigative journalist with Times - London, did a series of article since 2010 regarding the Child Sexual Exploitation in the Borough of Rotherham near Sheffield in North England. His dogged discovery led to tasking of Professor Alexis Jay to investigate the pervasive abuse of children in the borough. She came out with her report last week. It says on a conservative basis scandalously high 1400 girls were groomed, abused, raped, threatened over a period of 16 years from 1997 to 2014. Actual scale could be much higher. What was more scandalous was the silence of the civic and police authorities about the scale of abuse because of misplaced notion of being politically correct and of being non-racist. There failure left children vulnerable to predations of mostly Pakistani Muslim gangs for over a decade. See also: http://searchlight-is-on.blogspot.in/2014/08/female-body-battleground-of-patriarchy.html
Intelligence Bureau Report On Foreign Funded NGOs' Impact On India's Developm...Sadanand Patwardhan
On 11th June 2014 several Indian media houses reported on the leaked Intelligence Bureau report on the activities of "foreign funded'" Non Governmental Organizations that are proving to be "Achilles's Heel" of "India's Development Efforts". [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Foreign-funded-NGOs-stalling-development-IB-report/articleshow/36411169.cms][http://indianexpress.com/article/india/politics/not-just-foreign-hand-critical-gujarat-ngos-on-ib-watchlist-too/][http://thestatesman.net/news/59120-intelligence-bureau-report-on-ngos-activities-slammed.html][http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/no-info-on-any-ib-report-on-ngos-home-minister_938888.html]. Different Media Houses gave different slants to their reports that suited individual editorial policy. Intelligence Bureau works under the Home Ministry, is tasked with country's internal security, and has Prime Minister's ears too. This document purports to give the full IB report. The report was submitted to PM's Office, Finance and Home Ministers, National Security Adviser, among others.
Central Government in India transfers share of its revenue to states as assistance for the many centrally sponsored schemes. There are various formulas developed by different persons or committee to decide how best to distribute this central assistance. In 2012, Government of India tasked the Raghuram Rajan Committee to evolve yet another measure that would look at the need of the states in a more holistic fashion. This index was also called Underdevelopment or Need based Index and formed a component of the formula for central assistance that included a Fixed Share and Performance Based share apart from Need Based Share. Performance was also to be measured in terms of improvement in CDI over a period.
This document provides information on multidimensional poverty in India based on a 2005 national household survey. It finds that:
- 53.7% of Indians are multidimensionally poor, meaning they are deprived in at least one third of ten living standards indicators. The average proportion deprived across multiple indicators (intensity) is 52.7%.
- Rural areas (28.6% MPI poor) have higher multidimensional poverty than urban areas (18.1%). Nutrition and child mortality contribute most to poverty nationally and in rural areas, while education contributes most in urban areas.
- Poverty varies significantly across states, from over 60% in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to under 5% in Delhi,
Dr. Jean Dreze and Reetika Khera in 2012 computed Human Development Index for 20 Major Indian states using the then available latest data. HDI that they developed was combined with its variant that addressed the status of Children in the 0-5 years age group specifically. Their findings were published in Economic and Political Weekly.
Oligarchy rules democracy: Testing Theories of American Politics: Elites, Int...Sadanand Patwardhan
Each of four theoretical traditions in the study of American politics – which can be characterized as theories of Majoritarian Electoral Democracy, Economic Elite Domination, and two types of interest group pluralism, Majoritarian Pluralism and Biased Pluralism – offers different predictions about which sets of actors have how much influence over public policy: average citizens; economic elites; and organized interest groups, mass-based or business-oriented. A great deal of empirical research speaks to the policy influence of one or another set of actors, but until recently it has not been possible to test these contrasting theoretical predictions against each other within a single statistical model. This paper reports on an effort to do so, using a unique data set that includes measures of the key variables for 1,779 policy issues. Multivariate analysis indicates that economic elites and organized groups representing business interests have substantial independent impacts on U.S. government policy, while average citizens and mass-based interest groups have little or no independent influence. The results provide substantial support for theories of Economic Elite Domination and for theories of Biased Pluralism, but not for theories of Majoritarian Electoral Democracy or Majoritarian Pluralism. The study is by Martin Gilens, Princeton University and Benjamin I. Page, Northwestern University.
Growth Rate of Gross State Domestic Product in Only Agriculture Sector at Con...Sadanand Patwardhan
The planning commission has table 56 that gives Growth Rate of Gross State Domestic Product in Only Agriculture Sector at Constant 2004- 05 Prices ( 2005-06 to 2012-13 ). This document took the same table and ranked the states according to the average growth rate of GSDP for 8 years, i.e. 2005-06 to 2012-13. This was done to compare how different states have performed in Agriculture in comparison to their peers.
State wise GSDP, Per Capita Income and Annual Growth Rates at 2004-05 prices.Sadanand Patwardhan
This file, State wise GSDP, Per Capita Income and Annual Growth Rates at 2004-05 prices, has been created from Planning Commission's database and provides information on Gross State Domestic Product, Per Capita Income, and Annual Growth rates at 2004-2005 prices for the years 2009-2010, 2010-2011, and 2011-2012. The table is sorted on Growth Rates followed by PCI at constant prices.
Acra: Biometrix Marketing Business Profile and 3 x Statements Containing Part...Sadanand Patwardhan
Biometrix Marketing Pvt. Ltd.'s Business Profile obtained on 5 August 2008 from Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore. It also contains Company Charges Transactions (Statement Containing Particulars of Charge) for 3 separate charges created in favour of the branches of ICICI Bank (1 Charge) and Axis Bank (2 Charges) over the Options Agreement (as defined in the Instrument of Charge) between Ekansha Enterrpise Pvt. Ltd. and Biometrix Marketing Pvt. Ltd. respecting the grant of certain PUT and CALL options in respect of certain CCPS (Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares- as defined in the facility agreement).
El Puerto de Algeciras continúa un año más como el más eficiente del continente europeo y vuelve a situarse en el “top ten” mundial, según el informe The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI), elaborado por el Banco Mundial y la consultora S&P Global.
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Ministry of Home Affairs, GOI, First Affidavit, Ishrat Jahan Case, Gujarat High Court
1. IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD
DISTRICT: AHMEDABAD
Special Criminal Application. NO. 822 OF 2004.
Shamima kausar … Petitioner
VERSUS
Union of India & others … Respondents
AFFIDVIT IN REPLY
ON BEHALF OF THE RESPONDENT NO.1
I, R.V.S. Mani, Son of Shri K.R. Ramaswamy, aged about 49
years working as Under Secretary, internal Security-VI) in the
ministry of home Affairs, north Block, New Delhi – 110001, in
reply to the above-mentioned petition, do hereby solemnly affirm as
under :-
1. It is submitted and stated that I am holding the post of
under Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, North
Block, New Delhi – 110001, and am authorized to affirm
this affidavit.
2. It is submitted and stated that the present petition has
arisen due to the action of crime Branch, Ahmedabad
2. Sheikh @ Pranesh Kumar Pillai and Ishrat Jahan d/o
the petitioner were killed in a police action at
Ahmedabad, on 15.06.2004, while they were traveling in
Blue Colour Indica car No. MH 02 JA 4786. It is
submitted that I have gone through the relevant records
and I am familiar with the facts of this case. The
petitioner in the instant cases the mother of Ishrat
Jehan one of the persons killed in Ahmedabad Police
action. The petitioner has alleged that the action of
Ahmedabad Police in killing her daughter was
unjustified, excessive and malafide and hence prayer for
an independent enquiry by the CBI in the case.
3. It is submitted that M.R. Gopinatha Pillai had filed a
petition WR (CR) No. 63/2007, M.R. Gopinatha Pillai Vs
State of Gujarat (Copy Annex-IA), in the Hon’ble
Supreme Court of India, praying for similar action on
the same subject. The petitioner is the father of javed
Ghulam Mohammed Sheikh @ Pransh Kumar Pillai,
Another person killed in the same incident. The Hon’ble
Supreme Court, declined to entertain the same in view
of SCA No. 822/2004 pending in the Hon’ble Gujarat
High Court. The petitioner Gopinathan Pillai was given
the liberty of approaching Hon’ble Gujarat High Court,
3. Hon’ble Court against respondent No. 3 and has
consequently prayed for transfer of investigation as
prayed in paragraph no. 18(B) of the petition. The
petitioner has also prayed for providing adequate
compensation by respondent No. 1 and 2 for the alleged
incident and on the premises of pleading raised in the
petition. Accordingly, I am filing this affidavit-in reply
for the limited purpose of opposing the admission in
response to the notice issued by this Hon’ble Court.
5. At the outset, it is submitted on behalf of the
Respondents No. 1 that the Union of Indian in 2004 had
received specific inputs to suggest that Lashker-e-Toiba
had been planning to carry out the terrorist activities in
various parts of the country including the State of
Gujarat. The answering Respondent No. 1- Union of
India was also aware of the inputs that Lashkar-e-Toiba
was planning to carry out assassination of some top-
level national and state leaders and L-e-t in this regard
had tasked its India based cadres to monitor their
movements. Union of India and its agencies, were and
are regularly sharing such inputs with the concerned
State Government (s) including the inputs mentioned in
this paragraph. In this regard, Respondent No 1 further
4. was in regular touch with Let operatives, particularly,
Muzammil to carry out terrorist actions in Gujarat.
6. With regard to contents of Paragraph Nos. 1 to 2.4, it is
submitted that since the content of these paragraphs
are a mere statement of facts the answering respondent
has no comment to offer.
7. Before commenting on Para 2.5 and 2.6, it is submitted
that to fully appreciate the whole matter particularly
killing of Ishrat Jehan and Javed Ghulam Mohammed
Sheikh, in the impugned police action, it is essential to
look at the background and linkages of javed Ghulam
Mohammed Sheikh with Ishrat Jahan. Being a complex
matter, the attention of Hon’ble Court is drawn to
certain basic facts about Javed Ghulam Mohammed
Sheikh.
(i) That Javed @ Pranesh Kumar Pillai, s/o
Gopinatha Pillai, was born a Hindu who later
converted to Islam after marriage to one Sajida
and adopted the name of Javed Ghulam
Mohammed Sheikh. Four Criminal cases were
registered against him in Thane district
(Maharashtra) between 1992-1998 when Javed
Ghulam Mohammed Sheikh was residing in
5. Shaikh, s/o Ghulam Mohammed Shaikh issued in
June 28, 1994 by RPO, Mumbai. On this passport,
he traveled to Dubai and worked there for
considerable period. It is suspected that while
working in Dubai, he was subverted to the cause
of L-e-t. Javed obtained another Passport no. E-
6624203 dated September 16, 2003 in the name
of Praneshkumar Manaladythekku Gopinathan
Pillai, s/o Gopinatha Pillai from RPO cochin.
Javed @ Pranesh kumar, though had never lived
in Kerala, but suddenly obtained a passport in his
previous Hindu name, whereas his earlier
passport, obtained in the name of Javed was valid
till June 2004.
(iii) Gopinatah Pillai, the petitioner before the Hon’ble
Supreme Court, had not mentioned certain very
relevant facts about his son such as :-
(a) procuring a Passport in Hindu name by giving
petitioner’s address in Kerala while not even residing
there; and
(b) being a rowdy character with criminal cases
registered against him, etc.
These facts point towards Javed being a person with
6. concealed these crucial and extremely relevant facts
before the Hon’ble Supreme Court. He has also
concealed the facts that Javed lived in Mumbra (District
Thane) for a number of years ‘ that Javed @ Pranesh
had gone to Dubai and worked there for several years
and that he undertook visit to Oman just two months
before the impugned incident.
8. it is humbly submitted that several Indian newspapers
such as, the Times of India, The Hindu, The Indian
Express published news item on July 15, 2004 that
Lahore based Ghazwa Times, mouthpiece of Lashkar-e-
Taiba (Let-) had said that ‘ the veil of Ishrat Jehan a
woman activist of Let, was removed by Indian police and
her body was kept with other mujahideens (terrorists)
on the ground Ishrat was with her husband, sitting on
the front seat of the car.” The internet download of these
reports as published in Indian and other newspaper are
enclosed at Annexure-II, A, B, C and D.
9. The contentions of the petitioner, Gopinatha Pillai, in
the Writ Petition filed before the Supreme Court are
Contrary and at variance to the averments made by the
petitioner, Shamima Kausar in the present petition. The
petitioner in the Supreme Court had averred that his
7. colour to various places. This is contrary to the
petitioner’s averment in the present case in para 2.6,
petitioner, Shamima has stated that “Rashid Ansari,
whose mother was the friends of ethe petitioner has
………………… came up with an offer that a gentleman
named, javed was looking for placement for his
business of perfume and toiletry. Therefore said Javed
was in search of a sale / purchase girl. After this offer,
said Friend, Rashid had arranged a meeting of the
petitioner with Javed at her residence who in clear
terms stated to the petitioner that she will be treating
Ishrat as her daughter, but as part of duties, there are
all possibilities of Ishrat going on outstation tours to
any part of the country”. It is further submitted in this
regard that Car No. MH 02 JA 4786 was never
registered as a taxi. It is hence, quite clear tat both the
petitioners are not stating truthfully and trying to
mislead the Hon’ble High Court and Supreme Court
respectively. In view of the news reports mentioned in
Para 8 of this counter affidavit and facts submitted and
stated in the succeeding Paragraph, it is evident that
Javed and Ishrat were activists of the terrorist
organization, Let.
8. Ahmedabad, as averred in the petition filed in the
Supreme Court vis-à-vis the averments in the present
petition. Petitioner Shamima Kausar in Para 2.7 states
“that after joining the service as above said Ishrat went
out of Station twice with Javed and she returned in
time. Whenever, she was on tour she used to make
phone calls informing her whereabouts to her mother.
However, when she left last time, i.e. early hours on 11th
June 2004, she made Phone call to the petitioner from
Nashik informing that she was in Nashik. Then after the
petitioner did not receive any phone call from her. Thus,
the petitioner was perturbed. But still she was feeling
that Javed is a good man and that he will be taking care
of Ishrat. It is submitted that in para 6 of petitioner
before the Supreme Court, Gopinath Pillai, the
petitioner and the father of Javed Ghulam Mohammed
Sheikh, has claimed that “the petitioner’s son returned
to Pune driving his own vehicle, he left his family in his
sister-in-law’s house and had gone for a long trip with
some tourists.”
11. It is further submitted that in the said petition before
the Supreme Court , there is no mention about Ishrat’s
9. giving private tuition from 07.00 AM to 10.30 AM. Then
after she used to attend her collage to pursue her own
studies. In the evening she used to attend tuition work
at a Charitable Trust, namely, Tanzim-e-Validam
(Organisation of Parents) from 04.00 PM to 06.00 PM,
where she was conducting tuition class of 15 students.
She received a remuneration of Rs. 700/- per month.
Next she used take private tuitions from 07.00 to 09.00
PM Such was her schedule” The petitioner has recalled
in detail the schedule of late Ishrat before she joined the
service of Javed as a salesgirl but has not mentioned
about the address of the shop/business establishment
of Javed where Ishrat was to do the job of the salesgirl,
There is no mention of the duty hours of Ishrat, specific
commodities of perfume and toiletried being purchased
and sold by Javed, the manner & places from where
these items were procured by Javed. It is also not
clarified in the petition if Ishrat after employment with
Javed had discontinued her studies in Guru Nanak
Khalsa College or the tuitions, which she was taking
prior to her employment with Javed. It is also not clear
from the petition whether Ishrat’s employment with
Javed was in the nature of regularly attending
10. accompanying Javed. The above clearly shows lack of
clarity and omissions, which appear to be deliberate
with the intent of concealing the real nature and
activities of Javed and Irshad.
12. It is humbly submitted that these contradictions clearly
reflect that neither Gopinatha Pilli, father of Javed @
Pranesh nor Shamima Kausar, mother of Ishrat Jehan
have chosen to disclose the correct facts relating to
occupation, activities and movement of Javed and Ishrat
on account of the fact that both, Javed and Ishrat, were
involved in such activities disclosure of which would
result in reflection of the bonafide of the police action
against these four persons including Javed and Ishrat.
13. It is further stated and submitted that, on May 2, 2007
Jama’t-ud-Da’wah (another mouth-piece of Lashkar-e-
Taiba) published a news item “an apology to Ishrat
Jahan’s family”, just a few days before Gopinatha Pillai
filed his petition on the same matter before Hon’ble
Supreme Court On May 18, 2007. Claiming that the
news item Gazhwa describing Ishrat as female martyr of
Lashkar-e-Taiba. Several Indian newspapers including,
11. above-mentioned news items are enclosed as Annexure
IIIA & III-B.
14. It is humbly submitted that it is clear from the above,
that Ishrat was actively associated with LeT and apology
by LeT mouthpiece is only tactical to discredit Indian
security agencies and police and aimed misleading the
court.
15. It is submitted that investigations by Pune Police
indicate that Amjad Ali@ Babbar was present with
Javed at the time of purchase of blue colour Indica Car
No. MH 02 JA 4786. The investigation by Gujarat Police
also indicate that Ishrat and Javed had stayed together
in a hotel in Lucknow and at a private residence in
Ibrahimpur (district Faizabad-UP). Both the petitioners
have failed to explain the relationship of Javed and
Ishrat with two Pakistani nationals. Amjad Ali was a
Pakistane LeT terrorist and the company of Ishrat and
Javed with him clearly proves that they were working
for the common mission of LeT.
16. With Regard averments made in to para 2.8 to 2.10, it is
12. 17. With Regard to contents of Paragraphs nos. 2.11 to
2.13, it is submitted that the answering respondent no.
1 has no comments to offer, as these are matters of
record.
18. With regard to the contents of para no. 2.14, it is
submitted that Ishrat Jahan, daughter of the petitioner
was killed along with three other LeT cadres including
Javed Ghulam Mohammed Sheikh @ Pranesh Kumar
Pillai, r/o Pune (Maharastara) and two Pk nationals
Zeeshan Johar @ Janbaaz@ Adul Ghani, r/o
Gujaranwale, Pakistan and Amjad Ali Akbaral Rana@
Salim@ Chandu @ Babbar @ Rajkumar r/o Sargoda,
Pakistan in action by Gujarat Police on June 15, 2004.
19. So far as various contentions raised in ground no. 3A of
the petition are concerned, it is submitted that the
Union of India in 2004 received specific inputs to
suggest that Lshkar-e-Toiba had been planning to carry
out the terrorist activities in various parts of the country
including the State of Gujarat. The answering
respondent no. 1 – Union of India was also aware of the
inputs that Lahkar-e-Toiba was planning to carry out
13. inputs with the State Government(s) including the
inputs mentioned in this paragraph.
20. With regard to averments made in Para 3, the
answering respondent submits that the two of the
persons killed in the police encounter on 15.6.2004
were Pakistani nationals and it was known that they
were sent by LeT to carry out terrorist actions in
Gujarat. One of the killed LeT cadre and Pak national
was Amjad Ali @ Babbar @ Salim. J&K Police the Chief
operational commander for Central Kashmir, Shahid
Mehmud and his Pakistani associate Zahid Ahmed. In
their disclosures, the mentioned that Amjad Ali @
Babbar @ Salim had enteres India under express
instructions from Muzammil for organizing terrorist
networks in Gujarat and Maharashtra. Amjad Ali @
Babbar @ Salim was also injured in an encounter with
J&K Police and is leant to have been treated for a bullet
injury in Delhi in early May 2004. He was in regular
touch with Javed @ Pranesh Kumar Pillai. The other
killed Pak national and LeT terrorist was Zeeshan
Johar @ Janbaaz who also reported to have infiltrated
from Pak Occupied Kshmir into J&K. Zeeshan Johar
14. a resident of village Shikari, Teshil Mahore in the
district.
21. With regard averments made in the subsequent parts of
para 3, the answering respondent, also submits that
Pune Police (Maharashtra) recovered from the residence
of Javed @ Pranesh Kumar Pillai documents related to
the preparation of high explosive devices through
commonly available chemicals, electronic circuits for
timed detonation, advanced code sheets for
communication, and code names assigned to various
targets etc, including important political personalities.
Javed @ Pranesh Kumar pillai traveled to Dubai on
Passport no. S-514800 in the name of Mohamed Javed
Ghulam Shaikh, s/o Ghulam Mohamed Sheikh issued
on June 28, 1994 by RPO, Mumbai and worked there
for several years. It is suspected that while working in
Dubai, he was subverted for the cause of LeT. Javed
visited Oman (March-April 2004) where he was briefed
by muzammil @ Tariq, Senior LeT operative responsible
for terrorist actions in hinterland areas of Inda, for
targerting VIPs.
22. The answering Respondent further submits and states
that it came to the notice of agencies of Union
15. Passport no. E-6624203 dated September 16, 2003 in
his original name Praneshkumar Manaladythekku
Gopinathan Pillai, s/o Gopinathan Pillai from RPO
Cochin at this father’s address on the directions of his
LeT handlers to avoid suspicion at any later stage.
Attention of Hon’ble Court is once again invited to a very
grave contradiction between contention of petitioner
about the occupation of Javed and that of his father as
brought out in Para 8 as foregoing. Javed was neither in
the business of perfume and toiletry, nor running a taxi.
As pointed out in the paras above, claimed hiring of
Ishrat Jahan, daughter of petitioner, Shamima Kausar
by Javed was not for the purpose claimed by the
petitioner but appear to be a part of the LeT conspiracy
to provide cover to Javed @ Pranesh Kumar of being
husband and wife during his movements to various
parts of the country including Ahmedabad, Lucknow
and Ibrahimpur (Faizabad-UP) for accomplishment of
his terrorist mission. Given Javed’s background, having
worked on menial jobs for most of his life, it would be
quite clear to any reasonable and prudent person
including the petitioner that the visits of Javed and
Ishrat to Lucknow, Faizabad and Ahmedabad were not
16. 23. So far as the contentions raised in ground no. 3(G) are
concerned, it is submitted that it has been reported to
answering respondent that the Police action of June 15,
2004 has been independently inquired into by the
Additional Director General of Police (CID &
Intelligance). Gujarat state, who is neither working
under Crime branch, Ahmedabad City Police. It is
further submitted that the answering respondent has no
comments to offer on the contents of remaining parts of
paras 3.
24. The contents of paragraph no. 4 and 5 of the petition
are a matters of record.
25. The allegations, contentions and submissions made in
paragraph no. 6 do not pertain to the answering
respondent.
26. The contents of paragraph no. 7 are a matter of record.
27. The averments made in paragraphs no. 8 and 9 do not
pertain to answering respondent.
28. The contents of paragraph no. 10 to 13 are a matter of
record.
29. The averments made in paragraph no. 14 does not
pertain to answering respondent.
30. The contents of paras 15-17 are mere statements and
17. by the Additional Director General of Police(CID &
Intelligence), Gujarat State, which is neither working
under Crime Branch nor is he a subordinate to Crime
Branch, Ahmedaad City Police and therefore the prayed
made in the said paragraph appears to be based on
apprehension which can be replied to properly by the
State of Gujarat.
32. In regard to para 18 (B), it is submitted in view of the
submissions contained above, that no proposal for CBI
investigation into the case in under the consideration of
the Central Government nor does it consider the present
case fit for investigation by CBI.
33. So far as the prayer made for payment of
compensation in para 18(C) is concerned, it is humbly
submitted that public order and ‘police’ and law and
order are State Subjects.
34. Taking into consideration the averments made by the
Respondent No. 1 in the above paragraphs, the petition
having no merit therefore deserves to be dismissed.
35. What is state herein above is true to the best of my
knowledge, information and belief and I believe the
same to be true.
Solemnly affirmed on this 6th August, 2009 at Ahmedabad.