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Time of India
14-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Released after 8 months, Naresh Meena receives hero's welcome
Bhilwara: Naresh Meena, who spent eight months in Tonk jail for allegedly slapping a govt official and provoking violence in Deoli-Uniara assembly bypoll, was released Monday following a bail order from the Rajasthan High Court . Meena was an independent candidate in the bypoll and allegedly slapped a sub-divisional magistrate on poll duty at Tonk district's Samraota village in Nov last year. Upon his release, Meena made a symbolic first visit to Samraota village, which witnessed significant unrest during the bypolls. His journey from Tonk to Samraota turned into a celebration as supporters gathered along the route to welcome him. In an address to the villagers of Samraota, Meena quoted from the Ramayana while acknowledging the warm reception. He emphasised his commitment to following legal procedures, stating that while he couldn't decline the welcome, he would strictly adhere to the court's orders. "Samraota has accepted me as a son, and I will always remain one," Meena declared to the assembled crowd. tnn
United News of India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
CUHP VC presents key outcome paper at VCs' conference in Gujarat
North Dharamshala, July 11 (UNI) Prof. S.P. Bansal, Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP), coordinated a key session on 'Internationalization of Higher Education in India' during the Vice Chancellors' Conference which concluded today in Kevadia, Gujarat. The event was organized by the Ministry of Education to chalk out a roadmap for implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. In a statement issued here today by the Central University Himachal Pradesh, said that Prof. Bansal led a group comprising premier institutions like JNU, South Asian University, and University of Allahabad, and presented an outcome paper highlighting strategies to attract foreign students and globalize Indian higher education. His proposals included setting up international affairs cells, globally aligned curricula, visa facilitation, and scholarships. The session, addressed by former UGC Chairman Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, drew praise from Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other dignitaries. Prof. Bansal also showcased CUHP's global initiatives, including a joint MBA with Indiana University of Pennsylvania and upcoming online programmes. UNI AR RN 12 Jul 2025 | 12:38 AM Dharamshala, July 11 (UNI) Prof. S.P. Bansal, Vice Chancellor of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP), coordinated a key session on 'Internationalization of Higher Education in India' during the Vice Chancellors' Conference which concluded today in Kevadia, Gujarat. see more.. SDM slapping case: Naresh Meena gets bail from Rajasthan HC 12 Jul 2025 | 12:33 AM Jaipur, July 11 (UNI) The Rajasthan High Court today granted bail to Naresh Meena in the case of violence and arson in the aftermath of the incident of SDM slapping in Samaravta village on November 13 last year. see more.. Sukhu Govt more focused on selling heritage than promoting tourism: BJP's Vipin Singh Parmar 12 Jul 2025 | 12:31 AM Dharamshala, July 11 (UNI) Former Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker and BJP MLA from Sulah constituency, Vipin Singh Parmar, has strongly criticised the state government's decision to privatise 14 hotels under the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC). see more.. Chairman of HPTDC, Sukhu Govt at odds over handing management of 14 hotels to private sector 12 Jul 2025 | 12:17 AM Shimla, July 11 (UNI) A deepening rift has emerged between the Himachal Pradesh government and the Chairman of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), Raghubir Singh Bali, over the Cabinet's decision to privatize the management of 14 HPTDC-run hotels. see more.. E scooters to school toppers in Madhya Pradesh: CM Mohan Yadav 11 Jul 2025 | 11:52 PM Bhopal, July 11 (UNI) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced today that the BJP state government will award an electric scooter each to all the school students who top their respective schools. see more..
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HC stays attempt to murder trial in SDM slapping case
1 2 Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court Monday granted relief to Naresh Meena, an unsuccessful candidate involved in the controversial SDM slapping incident during the Deoli-Uniara assembly bypoll last year. Justice Uma Shankar Vyas issued an interim stay on the attempt to murder trial against Meena, which was being heard at the SC/ST court in Tonk district. The case stems from a Nov 13, 2024, incident where Meena was caught on video slapping SDM (Malpura) Amit Chaudhary during the assembly bypolls at Samravata village. Meena was arrested the following day. Challenging the charges under Section 109(1) of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Meena's counsel, Fateh Ram Meena, argued the available evidence, including official election videography and other footage, clearly showed it was a case of assault rather than attempted murder. "All documents, evidence and witnesses confirm it was merely a slapping incident. The attempt to murder charge is excessive," the counsel stated. While Meena received bail in the slapping case in May from the bench of Justice Anil Upman, he remains in jail due to his alleged involvement in a separate Samravata village violence case.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Naresh Meena acquitted in '04 case of obstructing govt work
1 2 Jaipur: A city court Thursday acquitted former Rajasthan University student leader Naresh Meena in a 20-year-old case of obstructing govt work, citing insufficient evidence. The case dates back to Aug 5, 2004, when Meena allegedly led a group attempting to force their way toward a stage during a Ghoomar programme at the university campus. According to police, the incident resulted in violence when a stone thrown from the crowd injured a constable's eye at the women's gate. Trial court's presiding officer Khushoo Parihar delivered the verdict, highlighting the prosecution's failure to present any independent witnesses. Notably, the injured police constable, Man Singh, did not appear to testify during the court proceedings. "The accused is acquitted due to insufficient evidence provided by the prosecution," Parihar stated in her order. Meena, who contested the by-elections in Deoli-Uniara assembly constituency of Tonk district in 2024, was brought to the court from Tonk Central Jail, where he is currently imprisoned under separate charges. He was arrested earlier last year for allegedly disrupting peace and assaulting an SDM during the assembly bypoll.
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Naresh Meena acquitted in 20-year-old case, Jaipur court cites lack of evidence
Jaipur: Independent candidate from the Deoli-Uniara assembly by-election in Rajasthan, Naresh Meena, was acquitted on Thursday by the Jaipur Metropolitan court in a 20-year-old case related to obstruction of government work. The court cited a lack of evidence and procedural lapses as reasons for the acquittal. Presiding Judge Khushboo Parihar noted that the prosecution failed to present any independent witnesses, and the injured constable who lodged the original complaint did not appear in court to testify. The case dates back to August 5, 2004, when Meena and his associates were accused of attempting to forcibly reach the stage during a Ghoomar cultural event held at a university campus in Jaipur. According to the prosecution, around 1 p.m., Constable Mansingh and other police personnel were posted at the women's gate when Meena, along with Man Singh Meena and others, allegedly tried to break through the barricade. The group reportedly resisted police efforts and incited a crowd, resulting in a stone being thrown from the gathering. A constable sustained an eye injury due to the incident, and a case was subsequently registered at Gandhi Nagar Police Station under charges of obstruction of duty and incitement of violence. However, during the trial, Meena's lawyer, Advocate Abdul Wahid Naqvi, argued that the prosecution relied solely on testimonies from police personnel, without presenting any neutral or independent witnesses, despite the event being held in a public, crowded setting. He further highlighted key procedural deficiencies, including the failure to produce a site map, the absence of a medical examination report for the injured constable, and the lack of entries in the police station diary -- all of which are required under Supreme Court guidelines. The judge, observing these omissions and the absence of the complainant's testimony, concluded that the prosecution had failed to establish the charges beyond reasonable doubt. As a result, Naresh Meena was acquitted. Meena, currently lodged in Tonk Central Jail in connection with other criminal cases -- including an alleged assault on an SDM during the by-election campaign -- was brought to Jaipur under police escort for the hearing.
