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The Hindu
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Naadha Vinodhini' title conferred on voco-violinist Jyothi Kalai
The title of Naadha Vinodhini was conferred on Carnatic voco-violinist Jyothi Kalai, a visually disabled artiste, by Naadhabrahmam United Gyan Academy on Saturday. Chairperson of the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal G. Chandrasekaran said that music was a part of our lives, from birth to death. The two cannot be separated. He said that he was startled by the range of music knowledge she had. Her achievements were astounding, and she has received around 30 awards at such a young age. Former Chairperson of State Human Rights Commission S. Baskaran appreciated Naadhabrahmam founder N. Subramanian for the services he is rendering to classical music. Jyothi Kalai's mother, he said, deserved much praise to have supported her daughter. Mr. Subramanian said that this was the 24th year of the organisation, which has been organising programmes in places like Delhi and Srirangam. The award ceremony was followed by a musical performance by Jyothi Kalai, accompanied by D. Badrinarayanan on the violin and Manikudi S. Chandrasekaran on the mridangam.
New Indian Express
14-06-2025
- New Indian Express
SHRC holds final hearing in multiple police atrocity cases, reserves orders
TIRUNELVELI: State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) member V Kannadasan on Friday conducted the final hearing on multiple cases of alleged police atrocities, including the sexual harassment of a woman from Kanniyakumari, the custodial torture of a Thoothukudi man who later died, and the custodial violence against a man from Erwadi in Tirunelveli. The orders in these cases have been reserved. In a case relating to the alleged custodial torture of one Selvakumar at the Erwadi police station, Kannadasan criticised sub-inspector V Immanuel and constable L Muthukumar for being unaware of CCTV camera footage retention norms. Immanuel, who had suggested the existence of surveillance footage during cross-examination, said the same was unavailable during the final hearing. The police personnel said they had been instructed, after the Sathankulam custodial deaths, to maintain surveillance footage for six months. However, Kannadasan pointed out that the rulings of the Supreme Court and High Court, along with a directive from the Tamil Nadu Director General of Police, mandate that the footage be stored for 12 to 18 months. Selvakumar's counsel accused the police personnel of filing a false case and alleged that the SI and the constable had assaulted the victim for approaching the High Court to secure bail.
The Hindu
05-06-2025
- The Hindu
‘Extra-ordinary delay' in registering FIR in domestic abuse: SHRC recommends compensation to Chennai woman
The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has recommended the Tamil Nadu government to pay a compensation of ₹25,000 to a Chennai woman over the delay on the part of the police personnel in registering a FIR on her complaint alleging domestic abuse. SHRC member V. Kannadasan also recommended the government to recover the sum from N. Lakshmi, then Inspector of All Women Police Station in Egmore in Chennai. According to a complaint by R. Reka of Pudupet, her hgusband had subjected her to extreme physical, sexual, mental, economic and emotional violence. Though she lodged a complaint with Chennai Police Commissioner in August 2022 and appeared for enquiry in All Women Police Station in Egmore, no action was taken. She also filed a complaint with Deputy Commissioner, Triplicane under Section 154 (3) of Cr.P.C and then under Section 156(3) of Cr.P.C. in the Additional Mahila Court but in vain. The police tried to convince her for family counselling and the police also directed her to write what they say but she did not do so, she alleged. Eventually, a FIR was registered in December 2022 under Sections 323, 406, 498A, 506(i) of the IPC. The respondent Inspector denied the charges against her. However, considering the oral and documentary evidence and the arguments of both the parties, the Commission said there was 'extra-ordinary delay in registering the FIR and it was not explained by the respondent which shows the lethargic attitude of the 1st respondent.' The action on the part of the 1st respondent amounted to violation of human rights of the complainant and she had failed to prove her innocence that she had performed her duty in accordance with law, the Commission said.
New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
SHRC orders probe into Pullampara quarry blasts, seeks vibration tests and SEIAA clearance check
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has ordered the district collector to initiate an immediate inquiry into complaints regarding safety concerns arising from a quarry near Pullampara. The commission has designated the deputy collector in charge of disaster management to lead the investigation. Chairperson Alexander Thomas has told the collector that the inquiry should address allegations that explosions from the quarry have caused cracks to appear in nearby homes. He instructed that the report be submitted within six weeks and that it include verification of whether the quarry holds valid clearance from the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) to operate. Additionally, the commission has asked the Pullampara grama panchayat secretary and the district environmental engineer to participate in the site examination. Authorities are also required to notify local residents, including the complainant, Dr S Anas, who raised concerns about the safety of families living nearby. The collector has told the commission that Dr Anas resides within 150 metres of the quarry and he has confirmed the presence of cracks in his home. The quarry owner has been directed to conduct blasting and vibration tests through a government-approved agency to determine if the damage is attributable to the quarry's operations. Residents of Pullampara have alleged that panchayat secretary P Sunilkumar renewed the quarry's permit for an additional year without the approval of the governing committee. Approximately 50 homes in the area are at risk due to their location on a vulnerable slope, with at least 15 already showing signs of cracking. Last year, a landslide from the quarry area destroyed two houses, though seven people, including four children, were rescued in time. Panchayat president P V Rajesh has claimed that Sunilkumar bypassed democratic processes in extending the permit and has indicated that legal action will follow. Under an interim order from the Kerala High Court, the quarry's permit is valid only until May 26, 2025. Local residents have accused the quarry management of using a 2018 Environmental Clearance with misleading information regarding the distance to residential areas to secure permit extensions.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
SHRC orders 50K relief for techie ‘humiliated' by woman inspector
Chennai: The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has ordered the payment of 50,000 in compensation to a techie who was assaulted and ill-treated by an inspector attached to Tambaram all-women police station during a 'katta panchayat; (kangaroo court) in a marital dispute with his wife. Commission member V Kannadasan directed the state to recover the amount from the personal funds of inspector C Sumathi and initiate disciplinary action against her. According to complainant V Sagaya Praveen, the inspector forced his mother to hand over the keys of her house to his wife at the police station. Sagaya Praveen, an IT company executive from Kamarajapuram at Anakaputhur, and his wife Mary Mercy were living separately due to family issues. He said Sumathi, who was then an inspector at Tambaram all-women police station, acted under the influence of Antony Stalin, who was the inspector at Chengalpet Town Police Station and a relative of his wife. In 2020, Sumathi allegedly summoned Praveen and his family to the station and forcibly took the key to a house registered in his mother's name and handed it to his wife, effectively conducting a 'kangaroo court', he said. Praveen alleged that when he refused to hand over the key, he was assaulted in front of his wife's kin, forced to sit on the ground, and humiliated. Allowing the complaint, the commission concluded that the inspector violated the human rights of the complainant and ordered the compensation. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
