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Justice M.L. Tahaliyani, who awarded death to Kasab, is Maharashtra Lokayukta
Mumbai: Retired Bombay High Court judge Justice Madanlal Laxmandas Tahaliyani, who was hailed for his exemplary conduct of the trial of hanged terrorist M. Ajmal Amir Kasab, was sworn-in as Maharashtra’s new Lokayukta on Monday.
He was also praised as “a true flag-bearer of the rule of of law in this country”.
He was sworn-in by Maharashtra Governor C.V. Rao at a function in Raj Bhavan attended by top dignitaries including Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, judges of various courts, ministers and Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam.
Shooting into global limelight for conducting the trial of the sole surving Pakistani terrorist in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Justice Tahaliyani, 62, succeeds retired Justice P.B. Gaikwad whose term ended last month.
Born on December 23, 1953 in Sardar Shahar, Rajasthan, Justice Tahaliyani started his legal practice in May 1975 in the cities of Gondiya and Chandrapur in Maharashtra.
Two years later he was appointed assistant public prosecutor in Gadchiroli district with jurisdiction over Gadchiroli, Sironcha, Desaiganj and Warora.
In 1987, he was appointed as Metropolitan Magistrate in Mumbai and later was the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate here in 1994 and subsequently became the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate in 1997.
He was elevated as a judge of the Bombay City Civil Court later that year and then rose onto become the Principal Judge of the same court in 2010, and in 2011, became a judge of the Bombay High Court.
Judge Tahaliyani pronounced his historic verdict on May 6, 2010, holding Kasab guilty for his role in the Mumbai terror attacks and awarded him the death sentence.
His judgement was later upheld by the Bombay High Court and the Supreme Court after which Kasab was sent to the gallows and hanged in Yerawada Central Jail, Pune, on November 21, 2012
The Supreme Court in its judgement on August 29, 2012 in the Pakistani terrorist Kasab versus Maharashtra, applauded Justice Tahaliyani in conducting the trial proceedings and maintaining the record of the case “in an exemplary manner”.
In their judgement, Justice Aftab Alam and Justice Chandramauli Prasad recorded: “In the course of hearing of the appeal, we also came to know the trial judge Shri Tahaliyani. From the records of the case, he appears to be a stern, no-nonsense person. But he is a true flag-bearer of the rule of law in this country.”
“The manner in which he conducted the trial proceedings and maintained the record is exemplary. We seriously recommend that the trial court records of this case be included in the curriculum of the National Judicial Authority and the Judicial Authorities of the different states as a model for criminal trial proceedings,” Justice Alam and Justice Prasad noted.
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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