Karnataka HC grants interim stay against transport strike
Bengaluru, Aug 4 (PTI): Karnataka High Court on Monday issued an interim stay against the proposed strike announced by state-run transport unions on Tuesday and directed them to defer the agitation till the next hearing of the case, i.e August 5.
The court pointed out that talks between the union representatives and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah were on.
"If the entire public transport operation is stalled, the public are likely to be put to hardship. Therefore, it would be appropriate to grant interim stay till tomorrow (Aug 5) awaiting the outcome of negotiations with the government referred to above. Hence respondent No.7 is hereby directed to put on hold the proposed strike till next hearing date," the court said.
It posted to Tuesday, next hearing of the case.
During the hearing, the bench questioned the government on the prolonged delay in wage revision for drivers and conductors, expressing concern over their interests being neglected.
Government counsel and representatives of the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) informed the court that a Joint Action Committee (JAC) -- representing employees from all four state-run transport corporations -- had announced the strike even as conciliation proceedings over the dispute were still in progress under existing legal frameworks.
The JAC's demands include a salary revision effective from January 1, 2024, along with the release of pending arrears for 38 months -- from January 1, 2020, to February 28, 2023. The committee has further insisted that the revised pay structure remain in effect until December 31, 2027.
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Barber held for beating man to death over 'bidi' in east Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): A 32-year-old barber was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating a man to death following an altercation over a 'bidi' in east Delhi's Pandav Nagar area, police said.
A call regarding the incident that occurred near the bus stand road in Shashi Garden was received at 1.24 am, they said.
The victim was identified as Deepak (28), while the accused was Manoj, he added.
According to the police, during an argument, the accused picked up a wooden stick lying nearby and struck the victim repeatedly on the head. Multiple injuries and bruise marks were also found on the victim's forehead.
"Deepak was taken to Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital, but doctors declared him brought dead," an officer said.
An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, the officer added.
