Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday said not all disputes are suited for courtrooms and litigations, and asserted that mediation is the mode for redressal as it offers creative solutions and strengthens relationships. Speaking at the third convocation ceremony of the Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU) in Nagpur, he said each case has to be seen not from the eyes of legal issues but as a human story.

Indian legal aid structure is perhaps the most robust in the world where assistance is given to all the stakeholders, he noted.

“Not all disputes are suited for courtrooms, litigation or even arbitration. Mediation is the mode for redressal that offers us more than just dispute resolution,” the CJI said.

It opens doors to creative solutions beyond simple yes or no answers, he said.

By choosing this path, we not only resolve conflicts efficiently, but also strengthen relationships between people and businesses, he said.

CJI Khanna added that lawyers are the problem solvers who have to come up with creative solutions that address both the legal and human dimensions of the problem.

“Just as problems cannot be fixed into boxes, neither can their solutions. As our problems keep becoming more dynamic, the need for their solutions has to be more flexible. The road to justice itself cannot be a hurdle to achieve it,” he said.

The CJI urged everyone to think beyond the convention and broaden their horizons to make justice delivery cost-effective and time-bound.

He said the generation today faces challenges that our predecessors hardly imagined, like climate change that threatens not only our environment but the very fabric of human rights and social justice, and digital evolution that raises unprecedented questions about privacy, security and nature of human interaction.

Democracy is itself being reshaped by new technologies and social dynamics, the CJI said.

“These aren’t just abstract problems. They are very fundamental challenges to humanity, human dignity and liberty that require innovative solutions,” he said.

The Indian legal aid structure is perhaps the most robust in the world where assistance is given to all the stakeholders – the accused and the victims, he said.

Combination of a robust legal aid framework and the energy of young lawyers has the potential to make India a world leader in accessibility, the Chief Justice said.

Also speaking at the event, Supreme Court judge Justice B R Gavai, also the Chancellor of the MNLU, expressed gratitude for the support extended by the state government to establish the university.

“I must place on record my appreciation for the valuable assistance provided by Devendra Fadnavis, the then Chief Minister of Maharashtra and also the present as well as Uddhav Thackeray, who was also the chief minister of Maharashtra,” Justice Gavai said.

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S. Venkata Mohan, Chief Scientist at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad, has been appointed as Director of CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur.

Chief Scientist at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) in Hyderabad, S. Venkata Mohan has been appointed as the Director of CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI), Nagpur.

Chief Scientist since 1998

Dr. Mohan has been the Chief Scientist at the IICT since 1998 and has earned his B.Tech in civil engineering, M. Tech in environmental engineering, and a Ph.D. from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. His academic experience includes positions as a visiting professor at Kyoto University and an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at the Technical University of Munich, Germany.

Accolades

The noted scientist had received numerous accolades, including the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize, the INAE-SERB Abdul Kalam Technology Innovation National Fellowship, and the Tata Innovation Fellowship and others.

Supervised 42 Ph.D. Scholars

He has supervised 42 Ph.D. scholars. With a research focus on sustainability and circular bioeconomy, he has advanced technologies in bioenergy, decarbonization, microbial electrochemical systems, biorefineries, and waste valorization. Dr. Mohan has also authored over 450 research articles, 64 book chapters, and five books, with 16 patents to his credit, as per a press release.

An attempt to murder case was registered and one of the accused was arrested. (Representational)

Nagpur:

A luxury car owned by Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule’s son Sanket Bawankule hit several vehicles on Monday morning in Nagpur’s Ramdaspeth area, after which two of its occupants, including the driver, were arrested. 

There were five persons in the car at the time of the accident, but three of them, including Sanket Bawankule, had fled. All were coming from a beer bar, sources have said. The blood samples of the driver and the arrested occupant have been sent for test, sources said.

Around 1 am, the Audi car first collided with complainant Jitendra Sonkamble’s car and then with a moped, leaving two young people riding it injured.

“The Audi car struck some more vehicles moving towards Mankapur area. At T-Point there, the vehicle hit a Polo car. Its occupants chased the Audi and stopped it near Mankapur bridge. Three occupants, including Sanket Bawankule, fled,” news agency Press Trust of India quoted an un-named officer from the Sitabuldi police station as saying. 

“The car’s driver, Arjun Hawre, and one more occupant, Ronit Chittamwar, were stopped by the occupants of the Polo car. They were taken to Tehsil police station, from where they were handed over for further probe to Sitabuldi police,” he said.

“A case of rash driving and other offences was registered on the complaint of Mr Sonkamble. Arjun Hawre and Ronit Chittamwar were later released on bail. Further probe is in progress,” the officer from Sitabuldi police station added, reported PTI.

Speaking to reporters about the incident, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhr Bawankule admitted the Audi car was registered in the name of his son Sanket.

“Police should conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the accident without any bias. Those found guilty should be charged and appropriate action should be taken against them. I have not spoken to any police officer. The law must be equal for all,” the senior BJP leader was quoted as saying.

(With PTI) 

Nagpur:

Enraged by his 62-year-old father’s refusal to massage his feet, a 33-year-old man allegedly beaten him to death in their house in Nagpur city, police said on Sunday.

The accused, Kushal alias Inga Shende, was arrested following the incident on Saturday evening in Nawabpura area, an official said.

Kushal, who has a criminal past, kicked and punched his father Dattatreya Shende in his chest, stomach, ribs, and head after the latter turned down his request to massage his feet, the official said.

Shende’s elder son, Pranav, unsuccessfully tried to intervene but was threatened by Kushal.

Pranav rushed to his neighbour’s house to seek help, but when he returned, the old man was lying unconscious with severe injuries. He was rushed to Mayo Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival, the official added.

Kushal was arrested on the charge of murder. A court remanded him in police custody till Monday.

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Nagpur:

A Kerala-based couple faced with mounting debts due to cancer treatment died by suicide in Nagpur, a police official said.

Riju Vijayan alias Vijay Nair (42) and his wife Priya Nair (40) allegedly consumed a soft drink laced with poison on Wednesday, the Jaripatka police station official said.

“They were living in a rented accommodation in Gajanan Nagar. Priya was diagnosed with brain cancer some time ago and the two had come to Nagpur for treatment. Since Vijay had to spend at least Rs 20,000 per week for his wife’s cancer treatment, he started taking loans from people,” the official said.

“He was distressed as some of the loans had to be paid on July 1. So, he bought poison and the couple consumed it with a soft drink. Their daughter was asleep at the time. A case of accidental death was registered and further probe is underway,” he said.

The couple were from Thiruvananthapuram, the official added.

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Nagpur:

 A Nagpur-based businessman was duped of Rs 5.39 crore by a gang of 18 persons on the promise of high returns on investment in foreign countries, a police official said on Monday.

The Economic Offences Wing official said Ankurkumar Agrawal, a coal trader, registered a case with Dhantoli police station based on which a probe began.

“As per Agrawal, a man identified as Mandar Kolte got in touch with him and lured him into a plan about investing in foreign countries. Kolte was assisted by 17 persons, most of them from Mumbai. They even took Agrawal to various five star hotels for meetings to convince him,” the official said.

“The victim transferred Rs 5.39 crore into various bank accounts of the accused as per the investment plan but soon realised he was duped. A demand draft given to him by the accused also turned out to be fake,” he added.

A case was registered against 18 persons under the Indian Penal Code for cheating, impersonation, criminal breach of trust and other offences, the official informed.

No one has been arrested in the case and probe was underway, the official added.

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