Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Protest Planned in New Delhi The National Conference, the ruling party in Jammu and Kashmir, has announced plans to hold a protest in New Delhi on July 20 to demand the restoration of the state’s status. The event, organized as part of the "India" alliance, aims to bring together opposition leaders and regional political figures to pressure the central government. Invitations have been extended to prominent leaders including Congress’ Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Tamil Nadu’s M.K. Stalin, West Bengal’s Mamata Banerjee, Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav, RJD’s Lalu Prasad, and Maharashtra’s Sharad Pawar. The party has also invited regional leaders such as PDP’s Mehbooba Mufti, Jammu and Kashmir BJP’s Sat Sharma, and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a separatist figure. The protest has sparked controversy, particularly after the BJP condemned the move. BJP spokesperson Tarun Chugh accused the National Conference of attempting to divert public attention from its own failures, calling the protest a "gupkar gang" strategy to hide shortcomings. He criticized the party for its role in perpetuating "caste-based politics and corruption" in Jammu and Kashmir and for exacerbating unrest in 1990, which led to the displacement of Kashmiri Pandits. Chugh emphasized that the BJP remains committed to granting statehood but stressed that it must be achieved through parliamentary processes, not public demonstrations. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has been advocating for statehood for years, but the central government has yet to respond to his repeated requests. Abdullah stated that the protest is intended to create pressure on the government to act.#rahul_gandhi #mamata_banerjee #new_delhi #sonia_gandhi #national_conference
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Judges' Health Strained by Work Pressure, Supreme Court Justice Warns Supreme Court Justice N Kotiswar Singh highlighted the deteriorating physical health of judges, attributing it to the immense work pressure and stress they face. Speaking at the first National Conference organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), he shared his personal experience of transitioning from a lawyer to a judge, noting how his health declined significantly. Justice Singh recalled that during his time as an advocate, he maintained a fit physique, but after assuming the role of a judge, he developed a protruding stomach and was diagnosed with high blood pressure. He described the condition as "a disease peculiar to judges," emphasizing that while most judges avoid disclosing their health status, medical professionals routinely check their blood pressure. "This is just the result of sheer work pressure," he said, adding that the stress leads to depression and other health complications. The conference, themed "Reimagining Judicial Governance: Strengthening Institutions for Democratic Justice," provided a platform for Justice Singh to address systemic issues within the judiciary. He criticized the lack of public awareness about the challenging working conditions faced by judges, particularly those in lower courts. Highlighting the plight of district court judges, he described their environment as "pathetic," noting that they often operate under significant strain. Justice Singh also pointed out that lower court judges fear lawyers, which undermines their ability to enforce strict procedural measures. He explained that while costs can be imposed in advance if trials are not concluded on time, these penalties are rarely applied beyond ₹50 to ₹100.#supreme_court_justice_n_kotiswar_singh #supreme_court_bar_association #national_conference #district_judiciary #judicial_governance
Judges' Health Struggles Linked to Work Pressure, Supreme Court Justice Warns Supreme Court Justice N Kotiswar Singh highlighted the deteriorating physical health of judges, attributing it to the immense work pressure and stress they face. Speaking at the first National Conference organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) under the theme “Reimagining Judicial Governance: Strengthening Institutions for Democratic Justice,” Singh revealed that he himself developed high blood pressure and a protruding stomach after transitioning from a lawyer to a judge. He recalled that during his time as an advocate, he maintained a fit physique, but the responsibilities of judicial duty led to significant health issues. “When I was a lawyer, I was very fit and did not have this protruding stomach. After joining the judiciary, this started. The doctor told me I had high blood pressure,” Singh said. He emphasized that this condition is common among judges, though many hesitate to disclose their health status. “The doctor goes to every judge to check their blood pressure. This is just a result of sheer work pressure. You will be depressed by this blood pressure,” he added. Singh also criticized the lack of public awareness about the challenging working conditions faced by judges. He pointed out that district court judges operate under “pathetic conditions,” with limited resources and support. Furthermore, he noted that lower court judges often fear confrontation with lawyers, which stifles their ability to enforce strict procedural measures. “Very few people know about the conditions we work in. How many people see how the judges in the district judiciary are functioning under pathetic conditions?” he questioned.#supreme_court_justice_n_kotiswar_singh #supreme_court_bar_association #national_conference #district_judiciary #judicial_governance
