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Ideal for a quiet holiday
wrote 1 week ago: If you haven’t seen a trillion stars in the sky, relaxed your eyes on verdant scenery, heard the cry … more →
Karwar – Queen of Konkan Coast
wrote 3 weeks ago: Karwar is a sea-side town in Karnataka. This town is located in the Uttara Kannada district of Karna … more →
Tales of literary Inspiration
wrote 3 weeks ago: ANURAG MALLICK and PRIYA GANAPATHY go on a ‘literature’ trail across India in search of … more →
498-A and 306 of the IPC. = wife beating is a normal facet of married life. Does that mean giving one or two slaps to a wife by a husband just does not matter? We do not think that that can be a right approach. It is one thing to say that every wear and tear of married life need not lead to suicide and it is another thing to put it so crudely and suggest that one or two assaults on a woman is an accepted social norm. Judges have to be sensitive to women’s problems. Perhaps learned Sessions Judge wanted to convey that the circumstances on record were not strong enough to drive Girija to commit suicide. But to make light of slaps given to Girija which resulted in loss of her eyesight is to show extreme insensitivity. Assault on a woman offends her dignity. What effect it will have on a woman depends on facts and circumstances of each case. There cannot be any generalization on this issue. Our observation, however, must not be understood to mean that in all cases of assault suicide must follow. Our objection is to the tenor of learned Sessions Judge’s observations. We do not suggest that where there is no evidence the court should go out of its way, ferret out evidence and convict the accused in such cases. It is of course the duty of the court to see that an innocent person is not convicted. But it is equally the duty of the court to see that perpetrators of heinous crimes are brought to book. The above quoted extracts add to the reasons why learned Sessions Judge’s judgment can be characterized as perverse. They show a mindset which needs to change. There is a phenomenal rise in crime against women and protection granted to women by the Constitution of India and other laws can be meaningful only if those who are entrusted with the job of doing justice are sensitized towards women’s problems. In the ultimate analysis we are of the opinion that the appellant has not been able to rebut presumption under Section 113A of the Evidence Act. Girija committed suicide within seven years from the date of her marriage in her matrimonial home. Impact of this circumstance was clearly missed by the trial court. The evidence on record establishes that Girija was subjected to mental and physical cruelty by the appellant in their matrimonial home which drove her to commit suicide. The appellant is guilty of abetment of suicide. The High Court has rightly reversed the judgment of the trial court acquitting the appellant. Appeal is, therefore, dismissed.
wrote 4 months ago: REPORTABLE IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA A White-bellied Sea Eagle flying in Karwar, Karnataka, Indi … more →
Karwar
wrote 4 months ago: The coastal city of karwar was the next stopover on our coastal tour. Being in the city for the fir … more →
Day 7: Mangalore - Talegaon (Goa)
wrote 5 months ago: When we woke up this morning, we were a little wiser. We left Mangalore by 7:30. The plan was, yet a … more →
Trip to Dandeli/ Karwar/ Gokarna/ Murdeshwar
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wrote 6 months ago: Places covered: Dandeli, Kali Nadi, Karwar, Gokarna, Murdeshwar. Total distance: ~1400 kms Number of … more →
Weding Mornings Wedding Blues
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wrote 7 months ago: Dabbled in fiction for the first time folks! Would love to have your opinions. And no this is not an … more →
South India Exploration ride of 2010: Day 4
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wrote 8 months ago: Day 4: It was around 3:30 A.M and surprisingly, everybody was slowly waking up. We had to leave earl … more →
South India Exploration Ride of 2010: Day 3
wrote 8 months ago: Day 3: Palolem to Ansi The next morning, we decided to have breakfast before we checked out from the … more →
CBI finds Rs 2500 cr illegal ore
wrote 8 months ago: The Central Bureau of investigation is conducting raids across Karnataka and Goa in connection with … more →
P. D. Sudarshan
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wrote 9 months ago: This site is being developed as an attempt to communicate the life story of Mr. P. D. Sudarshan (B: … more →
Visit to Karwar, Karnataka
wrote 9 months ago: On Christmas ’11 weekend, hubby and I did a three-day trip to Karwar, a beach town beyond the … more →
Shut all units of Kaiga Generation Stations until health survey is done, says seer
wrote 11 months ago: KARWAR: All four units of the Kaiga Generation Stations (KGS) should be shut till the health survey, … more →
At The River's Edge!
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wrote 11 months ago: I consider Karwar, Karnataka as home turf. One, because my mum’s from neighboring Kumta & … more →
Karwar college asking for 'Development Fees', but where's the development?
wrote 11 months ago: Karwar’s Government First Grade college in degrading state Welcome!!! First and foremost, let … more →
The pleasures and treasures of South India - Malabar
wrote 11 months ago: South India – Travel Itinerary Travelling through India is a taxing affair, as people travel h … more →
Siddhis of Uttara Kannada seek Obama legacy for a makeover
wrote 1 year ago: You see them with the typical African phenotype. But when you hear them speak and go about their … more →
Through paradoxical realm..
wrote 1 year ago: Saturation point – The point at which a substance, under given conditions, can receive no more … more →
