Bangladesh a stark reminder of the value of liberty: CJI Chandrachud
New Delhi, : Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, highlighted the importance of liberty and freedom during India's 78th Independence Day celebrations. Drawing parallels between India’s decision to embrace freedom in 1950 and recent developments in Bangladesh, he stressed on the precious nature of these values.
In his speech, CJI Chandrachud urged citizens to appreciate the hard-won liberty and not take it for granted. He reflected on the sacrifices made by freedom fighters like Babasaheb Ambedkar, Jawaharlal Nehru, and others who gave up their legal careers to join the struggle for independence. Their contributions were pivotal not only in securing India's freedom but also in establishing a strong and independent judiciary.
Chandrachud also shared insights from his 24-year tenure as a judge, emphasizing the judiciary’s role in addressing the struggles of ordinary Indians seeking justice. He stressed the need for modern, accessible, and inclusive judicial infrastructure, which he believes is essential for upholding the judiciary’s responsibility towards citizens.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
