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SC to examine whether third party can file appeal in a criminal case

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New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) With CBI not challenging the discharge of Britain-based Hinduja brothers – Srichand, Gopichand and Prakash Hinduja – in the alleged kickbacks in the purchase of Bofors 155 mm howitzers guns, the Supreme Court will examine whether third party can file an appeal.

Posting the matter for hearing on February 2, the bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A. M. Khanwilkar and Justice D.Y.Chandrachud asked the petitioner, practising advocate Ajay Agrawal, to address the court on this aspect and argue within the parameters permitting him to be heard.

Embarking to examine whether third party has a locus in appealing against an order in criminal case, Chief Justice Misra said that the top court was facing problem as it has developed a different kind of criminal jurisprudence.

“You can’t invoke Article 136 (on the Constitution, giving the apex court special leave to allow an appeal against any judgment, sentence, and order of any lower Indian court or tribunal) that way. That a third party can be granted permission to file a plea in a criminal case.”

“PIL is used in personal battles, political battles, commercial battles, publicity battles and now in criminal jurisprudence,” the court wondered as it dwelt on the scope of PILs it has expanded.

Its response came as Agrawal argued that the matter was of public importance as lots of soldiers lost their lives because a faulty selection of gun and a lesson will have to be taught to those who entered into the deal.

The court order came as Additional Solicitor General Maninder Singh told the court that there was no appeal by the Central Bureau of Investigation against the Delhi High Court’s 2005 order discharging Hinduja brothers as it was advised so, though adding the judgment ought to have been challenged.

“High Court should not have passed the discharge order in a review plea. It is contrary to Supreme Court order,” he said.

At this, the court observed: “If prosecution (CBI) does not challenge or remain silent, (then) why should we get into it.”

The Rajiv Gandhi government (1984-89) was rocked over the allegations of kickbacks in the purchase of 155 mm Howitzers guns from the Swedish arms manufacturer.

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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok

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Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.

The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.

Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.

Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.

For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.

During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.

Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.

Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .

Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.

In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.

In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.

He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.

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