Bangalore University confers honorary doctorate on Speaker U.T. Khader
Bengaluru: Bangalore University awarded an honorary doctorate to Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader, which was presented by Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot. The ceremony took place at the Banquet Hall of Raj Bhavan.
Speaking after receiving the honorary degree, Speaker U.T. Khader said, “It is a matter of great pride and joy to receive an honorary doctorate from the prestigious Bangalore University. Along with the honor, the responsibility also increases. I will continue to uphold the values and trust of Bangalore University in my future endeavors.”
Recalling his earlier aspirations, Khader added, “During my college days, I dreamed of becoming a doctor, but my marks in science were low. So I shifted to law and later got the opportunity to serve as Health Minister. Even though I could not become a doctor, receiving this honorary doctorate from Bengaluru University today is a matter of great happiness. I will always remember this affection and support.”
The event was attended by senior officials of Bangalore University, including Vice-Chancellor Dr. Jayakar S.M., Registrar K.T. Shantala, Assessment Registrar Prof. C.S. Karigar, members of the Syndicate, and the Academic Council.
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RSS man's defamation case against Rahul: Key witness unavailable, hearing adjourned to Dec 20
Thane (PTI): A court in Bhiwandi in Thane district on Saturday adjourned the hearing in the criminal defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) worker to December 20 due to non-availability of a crucial prosecution witness.
Advocate Narayan Iyer, counsel for Rahul Gandhi, confirmed the adjournment, stating that the witness, Ashok Saykar, currently Deputy Superintendent of Police in Barshi in Solapur, could not remain present due to personal reasons.
Saykar's evidence is now likely to be recorded on December 29.
His testimony is considered key because he, as police sub inspector in 2014, conducted the preliminary inquiry into the private defamation matter under Section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
It was on the basis of Saykar's submitted report that the court subsequently issued process (summons) against Rahul Gandhi under Section 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The criminal defamation case was filed by local RSS worker Rajesh Kunte following a speech given by Rahul Gandhi at an election rally near Bhiwandi on March 6, 2014.
The case stems from the Congress leader's alleged statement that "the RSS people killed (Mahatma) Gandhi."
The matter is being heard by Bhiwandi Joint Civil Judge, Junior Division, P M Kolse.
The hearing had previously been adjourned on November 15 after the complainant's counsel, Advocate Prabodh Jaywant, moved an application seeking permission to examine Saykar, who had submitted the probe report to the court.
The matter was originally scheduled for November 29 but was deferred to December 6 after Rahul Gandhi's legal team sought an adjournment citing their non-availability. The proceedings will now resume on December 20.
