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The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
TAHDCO forms community groups to oversee maintenance of multipurpose halls under its domain
The Tamil Nadu Adi Dravidar and Housing Development Corporation (TAHDCO) has formed community groups consisting of members from Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to manage and maintain community halls, village knowledge centres, and multipurpose centres under its control across the State, with an aim to ensure better upkeep of assets and promote community participation. According to official sources, previously, the responsibility of maintaining these community assets under TAHDCO's control was vested with village panchayats. However, many of these assets were not maintained properly resulting in poor upkeep and damages to infrastructure. To address these concerns and ensure the effective utilisation of these spaces, TAHDCO has set up dedicated community hall maintenance groups comprising SC/ST members from local areas. These groups function similar to self-help groups, with a structured model of operation and financial backing. Each group receives a loan of ₹3.5 lakh from TAHDCO through the National Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (NSFDC) at a concessional interest rate. Further, the State government provides a 35% subsidy under the CM-ARISE scheme, reducing the repayment burden significantly, said K.S. Kandasamy, Managing Director, TAHDCO. The funds are being used to procure essential furniture such as chairs, dining tables, and office equipment. The groups are allowed to rent out the premises for events and functions at affordable rates to generate income. Unlike the earlier system, where the ownership of the asset was in the name of the respective panchayat president, the new model places the asset under the name of the District Manager, TAHDCO. Beyond financial benefits, this model gives a sense of community ownership and responsibility, he added.
News18
5 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Fair Trial Over Privacy: HC Says Illegally Collected WhatsApp Chat Admissible In Matrimonial Dispute
Last Updated: The court said right to privacy must yield to the right to a fair trial when the two are in conflict, particularly in family law matters where Section 14 relaxes rules of evidence The Gwalior Bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court recently held that private WhatsApp chats, even if obtained without consent or collected through illegitimate means, are admissible in evidence before Family Courts under Section 14 of the Family Courts Act, 1984. A Single Bench of Justice Ashish Shroti upholding a Family Court's order permitting a husband to produce WhatsApp chats of his wife to substantiate allegations of adultery, ruled that the right to privacy must yield to the right to a fair trial when the two are in conflict, particularly in family law matters where Section 14 specifically relaxes the strict rules of evidence. The case arose from a petition filed by a woman challenging a Family Court order that allowed her husband to rely on WhatsApp conversations she had with a third person. The husband claimed that he had installed an application on his wife's mobile phone which automatically forwarded her chats to his device. He sought to rely on these chats to establish that the wife was involved in an extramarital affair. Opposing this, the wife contended that the chats were obtained without her knowledge or consent, amounting to a gross invasion of her right to privacy. Her counsel argued that such evidence, being illegally collected, was inadmissible and the Family Court erred in admitting it. The Single Judge, after examining the matter, upheld the Family Court's decision. Referring to Section 14 of the Family Courts Act, he held that the provision is designed to relax the rigid technicalities of the Indian Evidence Act in family law proceedings. Under Section 14, a Family Court may receive any evidence that, in its opinion, would assist in effectively resolving the dispute, regardless of how it was obtained or whether it would be otherwise admissible under the Indian Evidence Act. Quoting from his own order, the judge stated, 'Since no fundamental right under our Constitution is absolute, in the event of conflict between two fundamental rights, as in this case, a contest between the right to privacy and the right to fair trial—both of which arise under Article 21—the right to privacy may have to yield to the right to fair trial." The Bench emphasised that Family Courts, by legislative design, are not bound by strict rules of evidence, and the guiding factor for admitting evidence must be its relevance and its potential to assist the court in resolving the matrimonial dispute. On Right to Privacy While acknowledging the wife's right to privacy, the Court held that such a right is not absolute. Relying on the landmark judgments of K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017) and Sharda v. Dharmpal (2003), the Court reiterated that privacy can be lawfully curtailed where competing interests, such as fair trial and public justice, are at stake. It added, 'Section 14 of Family Courts Act and Section 122 of the Indian Evidence Act are some such statutory provisions which permit invasion into the right to privacy." The Court warned, however, that merely admitting such evidence does not equate to proving the fact in issue. It stressed that illegally collected evidence must be treated with caution and scrutiny to rule out the possibility of fabrication or tampering. Sukriti Mishra Sukriti Mishra, a Lawbeat correspondent, graduated in 2022 and worked as a trainee journalist for 4 months, after which she picked up on the nuances of reporting well. She extensively covers courts in Delhi. First Published:
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Eshwarappa raises questions about formation of STF and transfer of top police officials from DK
Former Minister K.S. Eshwarappa has questioned the necessity of Special Task Force (STF), which has been formed by the State government to tackle communal incidents. In a press conference in Shivamogga on Friday, Mr. Eshwarappa asked why the STF was being formed. 'Has the Home Department failed to stop crimes? The government has said the special force will include 248 police personnel. Will you pay them the salary?' he asked the Congress party leaders. He also wanted to know why the Mangaluru City Police Commissioner and the Superintendent of Police were transferred. 'What were the reasons behind their transfer? What mistakes did they commit?' he asked. He maintained that the task force would not be effective as long as it was not free from political control. Referring to the Karnataka High Court's order setting aside the government's decision to withdraw criminal cases, Mr. Eshwarappa commented that the High Court had reprimanded the State government for its decision. 'The State Cabinet had taken the decision to withdraw cases registered against those who attacked the police station and damaged police vehicle in Hubballi. Their decision was against the Constitution,' he said.
The Hindu
29-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
KG Hospital in Coimbatore performs India's first minimally invasive triple bypass and valve replacement
KG Hospital has performed India's first minimally invasive surgery recently, combining triple vessel bypass and heart valve replacement. The team operated on a 60-year-old athletic coach, Mr. K.S. Muhammad Nizamuddin, who was diagnosed with both valvular heart disease and coronary artery blockages. The simultaneous treatment of two complex heart conditions was performed through a small 16 cm by 7 cm incision on the left side of the chest, avoiding traditional open-heart methods. The surgery was led by Dr. Arun Kumar, a Senior Consultant in cardiothoracic surgery and a specialist in robotic and minimally invasive procedures, who was inspired by a Ukrainian surgeon who has performed 17 such cases globally. According to Dr. Arun Kumar, avoiding sternum cutting allowed the team to perform the surgery with minimal invasion and a smoother recovery. The patient began walking just five days after the operation and resumed his regular activities within a month. Dr. G. Bakthavathsalam, Chairman of KG Hospital, stated that this is the first time in India that minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS procedure) has been performed.
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Mangaluru Researcher Awarded PhD for Groundbreaking Study on Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia
MANGALURU: Dr. Shivani U has been awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by NITTE (Deemed to be University) for her pioneering research on Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML), a rare form of blood cancer. Her thesis, titled 'A Study to Determine the Clinical, Haematological, Cytogenetic and Molecular Profile in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) Patients,' was successfully defended on May 8, 2025. Dr. Shivani's study offers a comprehensive assessment of CML, integrating clinical data with haematological, cytogenetic, and molecular analyses—an approach that could contribute to improved diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of the disease. Her doctoral research was conducted under the guidance of Dr. D. Prashanth Shetty, former Professor and Coordinator of the KSHEMA Centre for Genetic Services at K.S. Hegde Medical Academy. Dr. Shetty currently serves as a Professor at the Srinivas Institute of Allied Health Sciences under Srinivas University. The doctoral committee included Dr. Reshma A. Shetty (Assistant Professor, KSHEMA Centre for Genetic Services), Dr. Vijith Shetty (Professor, Department of Oncology), and Dr. Suchetha Kumari N. (Professor, Department of Biochemistry, KSHEMA), who evaluated and supported the research work. A native of Mangaluru, Dr. Shivani is an alumna of local institutions and is known for her academic diligence. She is the daughter of Bhanukala Uday, student section head at KMC Mangalore, and Uday Kumar, formerly on staff at KMC Attavar. She will receive her doctoral degree at NITTE University's forthcoming convocation. (eom) [9:11 PM, 5/21/2025] +91 94483 00454: ಕಳಸ ಬಸದಿ ಪಂಚ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣ ಪ್ರತಿಷ್ಠಾ ಮಹೋತ್ಸವ ತಾ 18.5.2025 ರಿಂದ ತಾ. 22.5.2025 ರ ವರೆಗೆ. [9:11 PM, 5/21/2025] +91 94483 00454: KALASA, Chikkamagaluru District, Karnataka: A historic Jain temple dedicated to Sri Chandranath Tirthankara, Sri Jwalamalini Devi, Sri Parshwanath Tirthankara, and Sri Padmavati Devi has been meticulously restored in Kalasa. Reconstructed entirely in granite as per Agama traditions, the temple recently witnessed the sacred Panchakalyana Mahotsava. The ceremony was graced by Munishri Gunabhadra Maharaj and his sangha, with spiritual guidance and blessings from Karkala Seer Lalitakeerthi Bhattaraka. Bhattarakas from Hombuja, Sonda, and Shravanabelagola also participated. Philanthropist Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade visited the site for darshana. The renovation was made possible through the collective efforts of local devotees, breathing new life into an ancient spiritual landmark.
