12th February 2009 Jan Sangharsh Manch strongly condemns the recent attacks on youngsters in a pub in Mangalore by the self styled guardians of Indian Culture. JSM stands for a vibrant culture which would encourage individual freedom, freedom of expression, celebration of India‘s diverse cultural traditions and co-existence with mutual respect. JSM strongly believes that the right wing fanatics, who in [...]
SESSIONS COURT AWARDS LIFE SENTENCE TO THE LABOUR OFFICER JAGDISH THAKOR AND THREE OTHERS OF LUBI ELECTRICALS FOR KILLING A WORKER AGITATING FOR MINIMUM WAGE. The additional Sessions Judge Shri R.H. sharma convicted the labour officer Shri Jagdish Babubhai Thakor , his son Mukesh Jagdish Thakor, Shri Mahipal Chauhan, security guard and Rajubhai Madrasi [...]
THE HIGH COURT INDICTS THE MINISTER OF PORTS AND FISHERIES FOR GIVING ILLEGAL CONTRACT FOR FISHING ON EXTRANEOUS GROUNDS In a significant judgement and order, the division bench of the High Court of Gujarat comprising Ms Justice R.M. Doshit and Mr.Justice S.D. dave squarely held the minister Mr. Purshottam Solanki guilty of granting contracts of [...]
HIGH COURT NOTICE TO CENTRE, STATE AND MUNCIPAL SCHOOL BOARD FOR NOT RELEASING GRANT UNDER `SARVA SHIKSHA ABHIYAN’ SCHEME. Mr. Justice Jayant Patel of Gujarat High Court issued notice today to the (1) Union of India – Ministry of Human Resources,(2) State of Gujarat – Department of Primary education and (3) Municipal School Board of [...]
Demonstration Against GUJCOC Despite restrictions of the holy Ramzan Month, over a thousand Muslims including women joined the protest Dharna organized by Jan Sangharsh Manch, New Socialist Movement, Jamat-e-Islam, Aman Samuday, Jamate Ulema, Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Samiti, Aman Samuday and several other civil rights organizations to protest against the demand of Narendra Modi to enact [...]
NANAVATI COMMISSION’S PART REPORT RAISES EYE BROWS The Jan Sangharsh Manch representing the riot victims before Nanavati Commission of Enquiry has expressed its shock surprise on the submission of a part report to the Government by the Nanavati Commission. The Jan Sangharsh Manch is associated with the Commission right from its appointment in [...]
HIGH COURT DIRECTS J.T. CHUDASAMA, P.I., LOCAL CRIME BRANCH TO REGISTER COMPLAINTS AGAINST SADHAKS OF ASHARAM BAPU’S ASHRAM After preliminary hearing of a Public Interest Litigation filed by Jan Sangharsh Manch praying for investigation into the incidents of violent attacks on the residents of Motera village by the disciples (Sadhaks) of Asharam Bapu’s Ashram, the [...]
GUJARAT HIGH COURT DIRECTS AMC NOT TO DISTURB RANI SIPRI MASJID AND SIRAJI SAYAD MASJID AND THEIR BOUNDARIES WALLS. The Division Bench of Gujarat High Court consisting of the Acting Chief Justice Shri M.S. Shah and Justice D.H. Waghela after hearing the petition filed by Sunni Awami Forum, directed the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation not to [...]
HIGH COURT ISSUES NOTICE IN MOTERA VIOLENCE CASE In the case of the attack in Motera village by disciples (Sadhaks) of Asaram Bapu’s Ashram, the Gujarat High Court has issued notices to the state Home Secretary, Director General of Police and District Superintendent of Police to file their reply by August 22, 2008. Earlier, a [...]