Maharashtra
‘Court’s Apology For Delaying Murder Trial Not Of Any Help To Accused Languishing In Jail For Over 5 Years’: Bombay HC

Mumbai: Granting bail to a murder accused, the Bombay High Court has observed that the trial court’s apology was ‘not of any succour’ to the man who had been incarcerated for five years. It noted that the trial in the case had not commenced one and a half years after a court directive.
Justice Bharati Dangre, on December 18, granted bail to one Jahid alias Javed Liyakat Ansari, who was arrested by Rabale MIDC Police station on September 2, 2018, in a murder case. He filed bail plea through advocates Syed Asif Abbas Naqvi and Amreen Sheriff.
‘Sorry state of affairs’
The HC, on December 11, had expressed displeasure over the “sorry state of affairs” as trial against Ansari had not commenced and sought explanation from the trial judge. “With a heavy heart and with great regret, I must note that the judicial system has probably forgotten about this applicant,” Justice Dangre said. The report was submitted by Court of District Judge and Additional Sessions Judge, Belapur Amit M Shete giving a ‘number of reasons’ for the trial not concluding. It said that the accused was not produced until March 10 this year and the case was transferred to Belapur sessions court division on April 6. The case was then adjourned on eight dates during which the accused was nor produced by the Taloja jail authorities. This was brought to the notice of the presiding officer, the report added.
Trial judge’s explanation over delay
The trial judge also gave a ‘long explanation’ on his efforts to deal with pending cases, as his court handles four police stations. Besides, he was also busy with remand cases under the MCOC Act, remands by the CBI and ACB, in addition to completing the time bound/expedited trials.
Trial judge tendered a sincere and unconditional apology for not Ansari’s pending trial. “The apology, in whatever manner offered to this court, in my opinion, is not of any succour to the accused before me,” Justice Dangre remarked.
“Down the line, it is the end of the year 2023, but the position has not improved at all and the trial has not moved an inch ahead,” the judge said. Since the concerned trial court was “embroiled” with several time-bound matters and was not able to take up this trial any further, Justice Dangre said that she was “left with no other option than to secure his release on bail, as he cannot be incarcerated indefinitely as an under-trial prisoner and speedy trial is recognised as part of Article 21 (right to personal liberty) of the Constitution”. “Ultimately this is the only answer, which the judicial system can offer to an accused who was not produced for so called inadvertence”.
Ansari has been granted bail on furnishing a personal bond of ₹25,000.
Maharashtra
Opposition protests against the government for declaring Wari as urban Naxal

Mumbai: On the fourth day in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the opposition created a ruckus over declaring Wari as urban Naxal and has made serious allegations against the government of insulting Wari. On the fourth day of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, the opposition has made several serious allegations against the ministers of the government while protesting on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan. The ministers included in the cabinet of the state government are misusing their powers and occupying government lands in the state.
Just as the ruling front is trying to defame the holy pilgrimage of Hinduism, Wari, by calling Vitthurai and Warkars urban Naxalites and urban Maoists, in the same way it is insulting Wari Palkhi. This is reprehensible. Members of the Maha Vikas Aghadi staged a strong protest on the steps of the Vidhan Bhavan against the ruling front and accused the government of insulting Wari. In this demonstration, the members also raised slogans cursing the government and said that due to the scamster government, farmers are dying of hunger and the ministers are calling the laborers urban Naxalites. Shiv Sena leader of opposition Ambadas Danve, Vijay Varditwar, Sachin Ahir, Jitendra Ahawat etc. participated in this protest.
Maharashtra
‘Welfare Of Police Personnel Is Top Priority For Home Department,’ Says Minister Yogesh Kadam

Mumbai: While responding to a question in the Maharashtra Legislative Council regarding the deaths of on-duty police personnel, Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Yogesh Kadam, emphasized that “the welfare of police officers and staff is a key responsibility of the Home Department.”
He informed the House that the causes of death among police personnel in the state vary and include illness and suicide. To address these concerns and safeguard the health of police personnel, the government has undertaken several initiatives.
🔹 Free Treatment for 40 Diseases at 270 Hospitals
Police personnel and their families can avail free treatment for 40 different diseases across 270 hospitals. In Mumbai alone, these services are available at 34 hospitals.
🔹 Special Cancer Screening Camps
Special camps for cancer screening are being organized with support from Tata Hospital and other medical institutions.
🔹 Mental Health Initiatives
To strengthen mental well-being, yoga camps and gym facilities have been launched at various police stations.
🔹 Record Recruitment During Current Tenure
The state government has filled over 85% of vacant posts in the police force, marking the highest recruitment under this administration.
🔹 Compassionate Appointments Without Conditions
In the unfortunate event of an in-service death, a family member of the deceased police personnel is offered a government job on compassionate grounds, without any conditions.
Minister Kadam reiterated the Home Department’s commitment to ensuring the social, mental, and medical welfare of all police personnel and their families.
Maharashtra
Maharashtra Urdu Academy should be formed, funds and staff should be appointed for the promotion of Urdu language Abu Asim Azmi

Mumbai: Mumbai Maharashtra Legislative Assembly member Abu Asim Azmi has demanded the immediate formation of Urdu Academy to promote Urdu. He said that academies of other languages including Gujarati and Marathi are active, but the condition of Urdu Academy is pathetic. Earlier there were 25 employees in this academy, but now only the superintendent is left. The remaining 24 have retired. The government needs to pay attention to the plight of Urdu.
The formation of this academy will promote Urdu. Azmi demanded that the Urdu Academy is facing difficulties due to the provision of funds. He said that the government allocates Rs 1 crore on paper, but this fund is not provided. Abu Asim Azmi said that Urdu is the language of our country. Whenever the Chief Minister or any other minister speaks in the House, they resort to Urdu poetry. But when it comes to the establishment of Urdu Academy and the development of Urdu language, the government is doing injustice
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