Bhatkal lawyer writes to K'taka Chief Justice, demands action on State govt for criminal negligence
Says state govt's negligence resulted in thousands of COVID deaths in state
Bhatkal: Taking note of the unprecedented crisis the state is in amidst one of the worst COVID crisis, a lawyer hailing from Bhatkal Syed Imran Lanka on Monday wrote an open letter to the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka blaming the state government and alleging negligence on its part in dealing with the deadly virus.
Imran in the letter added that the government had failed to discharge its duties with due diligence and that has resulted in the sufferings of thousands of people across the state. He urged the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court to treat his letter as suo moto Public Interest Litigation and hold the government liable for Criminal Negligence.
“India has been caught unprepared as the second wave of Covid-19 ravaged cross-sections of Indian society, the responsibility lies with the Government who seemed to have ignored all warnings and suggestions issued by the experts,” Imran wrote in the letter.
He further demanded that the state government be directed to pay adequate compensation to the family of victims who died due to a shortage of oxygen or failures of other health infrastructure facilities.
“With humility, I beg you to treat this as a suo moto Public Interest Litigation and hold the State Government liable of Criminal Negligence and direct the state government to ensure, adequate compensation is paid to the family of the victims who died due to shortage of oxygen or failures of other health infrastructure facilities and to protect the Fundamental Rights of the citizens as nothing short of protection of Human rights is at stake,” Imran wrote in the letter.
His other demand added that the actions of state government should be monitored regarding the measures to protect the human rights of the marginalized during the lockdown.
“To direct and monitor the actions of State Government with regard to measures to protect the Human rights of marginalized and poorest of poor in the times of lockdown amidst the pandemic” the letter read.
“Sir, in these vulnerable circumstances the judiciary is the only light of hope of citizens and laying the trust in the judicial fraternity of our nation and the future of judicial protection of Fundamental Rights and human rights at the grass-root level.
“The Judiciary in India has successfully acted as an “Institution of Justice” for every citizen, acting as a custodian of Indian Constitution, guardian of human rights and has never wavered in upholding constitutional values” Imran’s letter stated
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'Red' alert for severe thunderstorms, hailstorms issued in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A "red" alert for severe thunderstorms and hailstorms was issued for Delhi late on Sunday evening, with some parts of the national capital placed under an "orange" alert, as residents were advised to be prepared for potentially-disruptive weather conditions.
A "red" alert stands for "take action", indicating severe weather conditions.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), severe thunderstorms accompanied by lightning, hailstorms, dust storms and moderate rainfall, along with gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 80 kmph, are very likely over the city, with some areas expected to witness moderate thunderstorm activity.
The IMD said a "red" alert has been issued for Outer North Delhi, Northwest Delhi, West Delhi, Southwest Delhi, parts of North Delhi, Central Delhi, Northeast Delhi and Shahdara, while South Delhi, Southeast Delhi and parts of North Delhi remain under an "orange" alert. Similar thunderstorm conditions are also likely at isolated places across various locations in Delhi-NCR.
The weather office warned of likely impacts, including the breaking of large tree branches, uprooting of weak or old trees, lightning strikes at vulnerable locations, such as tall trees and electric poles, and disruption of municipal services.
"Damage to kutcha houses, huts and weak structures, partial collapse of boundary walls, difficult driving conditions and possible road accidents are also likely. Vehicles may also be damaged due to falling branches or debris," it said.
Residents have been advised to move to safe buildings, avoid weak structures and stay away from windows during the storm.
Authorities have cautioned against taking shelter under trees or going near water bodies and advised people to unplug electrical equipment and avoid contact with metallic objects, water taps and pipes. People have also been asked to park vehicles in safe locations and, if caught during the storm while driving, to pull over safely and remain inside the vehicle.
They have further been advised to stay away from electric poles and power lines and remain alert to flying debris, officials said.
