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Padma Bhushan Awardee Professor Ved Prakash Nanda Passes Away, PM Modi Shares His Condolences
In a profound loss to the legal community, Padma Bhushan awardee Professor Ved Prakash Nanda breathed his last on 2nd January 2024. A stalwart in the field of international law and education, Prof. Nanda was a distinguished academic whose impact extended globally. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief on Twitter, acknowledging Prof. Nanda’s invaluable contributions to the legal field and his fervent commitment to legal education.
Who is Professor Ved Prakash Nanda?
Professor Ved Prakash Nanda, an Indian-American, received the prestigious Padma Bhushan award in Literature and Education on 20th March 2018. As a professor of International Law at the University of Denver, Colorado, Prof. Nanda carved a significant niche in the academic realm. His illustrious career included serving as the Past President of the World Jurist Association, Honorary President of the Ved Nanda Center for International and Comparative Law, and advisory roles in esteemed institutions like the American Society of International Law and the United States Institute of Human Rights.
Ved Nanda Center for International and Comparative Law
A testament to his dedication, in 2006, Prof. Nanda received a $1 million founding gift from alumni Doug and Mary Scrivner, leading to the establishment of the Ved Nanda Center, which has been a hub for international law programs and scholarship.
Indian diaspora and diplomatic relations
Beyond academia, Prof. Nanda played pivotal roles in the Indian diaspora in the USA for over four decades. His advocacy for strong India-USA relations spanned three decades, contributing significantly to diplomatic ties between the two nations. Prof. Nanda’s impact went beyond his research and teachings; he mentored countless students and professionals, leaving an indelible mark on the legal community.
Prof. Ved Prakash Nanda’s multifaceted achievements
His achievements encompassed legal policy influence, international legal consultation, and key administrative roles in prestigious legal institutions. Prof. Ved Prakash Nanda’s demise marks the end of an era in legal academia, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come.
Crime
Andhra Pradesh Govt Suspends Three IPS Officers Over Actress Harassment Case
The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday suspended three senior IPS officers following an inquiry into the allegations made by a Mumbai-based actress, Kadambari Jethwani. The state government issued orders suspending P. Sitharama Anjaneyulu, then Director General of Police, Intelligence; Kanthi Rana Tata, the then Commissioner of Police, Vijayawada, and Vishal Gunni, then Deputy Commissioner of Police, Vijayawada.
She and her parents allegedly faced harassment at the hands of police officers at the instance of a leader of YSR Congress, which was then the ruling party in Andhra Pradesh. The suspensions were issued under Rule 3 (1) of the All India Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules, 1969. Sitharama Anjaneyulu has been suspended on allegations of misuse of power and grave misconduct.
He had allegedly instructed the other two officials to arrest the actress, even before a formal crime had been registered. There are allegations that Kanthi Rana Tata arrested the actress based on oral instructions from his superior on January 31, 2024, before the registration of the FIR on February 2.
Crime
UP: Man Beats Wife To Death In Amroha For Not Meeting Dowry Demands Of TVS Apache Bike & ₹3 Lakh Cash
Amroha: In a tragic incident from Uttar Pradesh’s Amroha, a young woman named Meena was brutally beaten to death by her husband, Sundar, for not fulfilling his dowry demands. Sundar, a resident of Baikheda village, had been married to Meena for two years and had persistently demanded a TVS Apache bike and Rs 3 lakh as dowry. Despite repeated harassment over the dowry, Meena was unable to meet his demands, a situation she had confided to her father.
Meena had been staying at her father’s home in Soharka since the festival of Rakshabandhan, possibly seeking refuge from the abuse. Sundar continued visiting her daily, often having meals with her family, creating an appearance of normalcy.
Sundar Brought Meena Back Home, Later Killed Her
On Sunday night, he came to bring her back to his house. Once there, Sundar confronted her again about the dowry and, in a violent fit of rage, attacked her with sticks. Unable to force her compliance, he strangled her to death before fleeing the scene.
It was the local residents who first alerted the authorities to the murder. Upon hearing the devastating news, Meena’s family rushed to the police station, demanding immediate action against Sundar. Her father, Vijay Khadak Banshi, later lodged a formal complaint accusing Sundar, along with his mother, sister and four others, of involvement in the crime.
Case Filed, Manhunt Launched To Nab Accused
The police have registered a case based on the family’s complaint and are actively searching for Sundar, who remains at large. Meanwhile, Meena’s body has been sent for a post-mortem examination to aid in the ongoing investigation.
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Karnataka BJP MLA Munirathna Booked For Alleged Harassment, Bribery & Casteist Abuse
Bengaluru, September 14: Two FIRs have been registered against BJP MLA Munirathna for alleged harassment, threats and casteist abuse, police said on Saturday. The cases against the Rajarajeshwarinagar MLA were filed at Vyalikaval police station here on Friday, they said.
In the first FIR filed by BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) contractor, Cheluvaraju, he accused the MLA of demanding Rs 30 lakh as a bribe and threatening to terminate his contract if he did not pay the amount.
In his complaint, he alleged that initially, Munirathna had demanded Rs 20 lakh in 2021 from him over a solid waste disposal contract. However, despite making that payment for getting 10 auto trippers for a waste management contract, he was not sanctioned those vehicles by the civic body.
According to the FIR, Cheluvaraju was being repatedly harassed by the MLA who allegedly verbally abused him and also physically assaulted him. In the complaint, he further alleged that the MLA did not allow him to execute his work and had even slapped him in September 2023.
Along with the MLA, three others, including government officials, were also named in the FIR for allegedly threatening, abusing and harassing the contractor. He also alleged that because of the repeated harassment, he even thought of ending his life, it said. Cheluvaraju has also released an audio recording of a phone conversation between him and the accused MLA.
According to police, the second FIR has been filed against the MLA on the complaint of a BBMP corporator who alleged that the MLA hurled casteist abuse, insulted his caste and family. The MLA allegedly asked Chaluvaraju not to associate himself with the corporator because of his caste.
The FIR was registered under SC and the ST (prevention of atrocities) Act and other sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, police added.
A senior police officer said, “Based on the complaints received, we registered two separate cases against the MLA who has been accused of threats, harassment, bribery and casteist abuse. The matter is being investigated.”
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