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SC dismisses plea for transfer, re-probe in Kathua rape-murder case
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea by an accused seeking transfer of investigation into rape-murder of an eight-year-old minor nomadic girl in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua from the state police to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
“We are not allowing it”, the court told senior counsel Ranjit Kumar appearing for the accused.
Rejecting the plea for transfer of investigation as devoid of merit, the bench of Justice Uday Umesh Lalit and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud also rejected another plea for fresh probe into the case as the petitioner alleged that earlier probe by the State police was motivated and botched up.
Refusing to entertain the plea for a fresh probe, Justice Lalit said, “We see no reason to interfere. This matter does not require de novo investigation.”
The lawyer told the court that investigation by State police was “motivated and botched up” and sought to point out some of the infirmities, Justice Lalit said, “If that is so, bring it in your cross-examination.”
“If it is a motivated and botched up investigation why are you worried”, Justice Lalit said telling the lawyer that all this can be pointed out in the course of trial.
At this point when court inquired the stage of trial, the petitioner lawyer seeking fresh investigation said that 80 witnesses have already been examined and there were other 226 witnesses.
Observing that “this is not a matter worthy of reinvestigation”, the court dismissed the plea.
The top court had on May 7 transferred the trial in the case from Kathua to Pathankot in Punjab.
The court had also ordered that the Pathankot District and Sessions Judge would hold the trial in-camera and on day-to-day basis with no adjournments.
On July 9 the top court ordered the shifting of seven accused to the district jail in Punjab’s Gurdaspur.
–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.