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SC sends ex-TV host Suhaib Ilyasi back to Delhi HC for bail (Lead)
New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Refusing to grant interim bail or put on hold the life imprisonment sentence of former TV anchor and serial producer Suhaib Ilyasi, the Supreme Court on Thursday asked him to approach the Delhi High Court for such relief.
Ilyasi is undergoing life sentence after being held guilty of murdering his wife Anju in 2000.
A vacation bench of Justice L. Nageswara Rao and Justice Mohan M. Shantanagoudar asked Ilyasi’s counsel Anupam Lal Das to go back to the high court for the extension or renewal of a month-long interim bail granted to him by the high court.
As Das said that the former TV anchor has surrendered on May 25 upon the completion of the interim suspension of sentence, the court granted him the liberty to go to the high court for relief.
Dismissing Ilyasi’s plea challenging the May 14 high court order adjourning the hearing on application for the suspension of sentence to July 4 and refusing to extend interim relief, the apex court, in its order, said that “he is permitted to file another application for interim bail”.
Ilyasi was granted the month-long relief on April 26 – to take care of his ailing second wife – and it ended on May 25 when Ilyasi surrendered before the jail authorities.
Das told the court that his client was “suffering for the mischief of others”, referring to a letter by Rukma Singh – mother of deceased Anju – asking one of the judges of the high court seized of the Ilyasi’s appeal against his conviction to recuse from hearing the matter.
The high court on May 14 observed that the content of the letter prima facie constituted criminal contempt.
However, it did not take any precipitate action against Rukma Singh as her counsel said he would appropriately advise his client.
As some lawyers sought adjournment, the high court adjourned the hearing on the appeal by Ilyasi against his conviction to July 4.
Das on Thursday told the top court that Ilyasi’s appeal was set out for hearing on May 14 but because of the letter by Rukma Singh, it was deferred.
Ilyasi – the host of yesteryear serial “India’s Most Wanted” – was convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to life imprisonment by a Delhi court.
Anju was found murdered at her marital home in east Delhi on January 11, 2000. Ilyasi was arrested on March 28.
Initially, Ilyasi was booked for charges of subjecting his wife to cruelty, dowry death and destruction of evidence. But the Delhi High Court in 2014 ordered that Ilyasi be tried for murder.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.