SATURDAY 09 NOVEMBER 2024 www.thestatesman.com X.com/thestatesmanltd. Fb/thestatesman1875 INDIA’S NATIONAL NEWSPAPER SINCE 1818 Pages 16 |` 5.00|LC KOLKATA | NEW DELHI | SILIGURI | BHUBANESWAR ‘WANT TO SEE INDIA ON PODIUM’ LK ADVANI TURNS 97 P5 SENSEX 79,486.32q55.47 WEATHER Generally clear. But hazy in the evening. Maximum and minimum temperatures likely to be around 31°C and 23°C respectively. RAINFALL: NIL RELATIVE HUMIDITY Max. 80% TEMPERATURE Max: 31.6˚C SUN RISES 05:45 hrs MOON RISES 12:20 hrs NIFTY 24,148.20q51.15 P8 ` vs $ 84.37 GOLD 79,710.00 SC overturns 1967 verdict on AMU’s minority status I Full Moon on 16 November THUMBNAILS Herders with their camels on their way to attend the annual Pushkar Camel Fair, in Pushkar on Friday. n ANI 2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Sopore: Two heavily armed terrorists were on Friday killed in an encounter with security forces in north Kashmir's Sopore in Baramulla district, police said. The Indian Army and J&K Police had launched a joint operation in the Panipora village of Sopore on Thursday after observing terrorists' suspicious activity, the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army said. n a 4:3 decision, a seven-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Friday overruled its 1967 judgment in the S Azeez Basha versus Union of India case which had laid down that Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), being a Central university, cannot claim to be a minority institution. A Bench held that the minority status of an educational institute will not cease merely because Parliament enacts a law to regulate or govern such institute or that the institute is being administered by non-minority members. “The view taken in the 1967 Azeez Basha case that an educational institution is not established by a minority if it derives its legal character through a statute is overruled,” ruled the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud-led Bench. It said that a regular Bench should decide the question of the minority status of AMU and the correctness of the 2006 decision passed by the Allahabad High Court, which struck down the 1981 amendment conferring minority status on the university, in view of the principles laid down in its latest judgment. The majority opinion, concurred by Justices Sanjiv Khanna, J B Pardiwala, Manoj Misra, and SC Sharma, said that in order to determine whether an institution is a minority institution, what needs to be looked at is who established the institution. “The court has to consider the genesis of the institute and court must see who was the brain behind establishment of the institution. It has to be seen who got funds for India should be included in the list of global superpowers, says Putin AGENCIES MOSCOW, 8 NOVEMBER at what pace our relations will develop is based on today's realities. The volume of our cooperation is multiplying year after year,” Mr Putin was cited as saying by the news agency. Mr Putin recalled the Soviet Union's role in India's declaration of independence, which created "relations that are unique in terms of quality and degree of trust" between the two nations. “This is a base for us to develop bilateral relations in all dimensions,” the Russian leader said. Bilateral trade turnover is almost US 60 billion, he said. India, the Russian President said, deserves being included in the list of global superpowers, “with its billion-and-a-half population, the fastest growth among all economies in the world, ancient culture and very good prospects for further growth.” The Russian President thanked Prime Minister Modi, expressing “great respect and gratitude” for his ideas on resolving the Ukraine conflict. “We are, without a doubt, not only grateful to the Prime Minister (Modi) for his attention to these problems, but also for his proposals, and for what and how he does in this regard. But in general, I think that relations with India have been developing at a high rate, and we have every reason to believe that, based on what has been achieved so far, we will move even faster than today,” he said. the land and if minority community helped,” the Court said. Administration by non-minority members will not take away the minority character of an institution. “We have held that to be a minority institution, it only had to be established by the minority and not necessarily be administered by the minority members. Minority institutions may wish to emphasise secular education and for that minority members are not needed in administration," the Bench ruled. The court said that the regulation of minority educational institutions is permissible under Article 19(6); however, those regulations should not impinge upon the minority character of the institution. “Regulations, which may be justified on grounds stipulated under Articles 19(6) and 26, may fall foul to Article 30 if they infringe upon the minority character of the institution. This is a special right/protection which the Constitution guarantees to minority educational institutions.” The majority opined that Article 30 guarantees minority educational institutions the right not to be discriminated against and in fact, Article 30(2) is the facet of the non-discrimination of minorities. Justices Surya Kant, J.B. Pardiwala, Dipankar Datta and SC Sharma wrote separate and dissenting opinions. In February this year, the seven-judge Constitution Bench reserved its decision after finishing hearing of the oral arguments advanced by Attorney General R. Venkataramani and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, the senior law officers representing the Centre and senior advocates Rajiv Dhawan, Kapil Sibal, and others, appearing for the appellants. SILVER 1,03,000 BRENT CRUDE (IN $) 74.57q1.06 Jaishankar confident of Trump administration making distinctions in immigration policies STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE NEW DELHI, 8 NOVEMBER AGENCIES NEW DELHI, 8 NOVEMBER day when you feel that you have not learned something, that you have not had an opportunity to serve the society. “And there is no greater feeling than being able to serve those in need and the people you would never meet, people you possibly do not even know, people whose lives you have the ability to affect without ever having seen them,” Mr Chandrachud said. He said: “It’s been a great honour to be sitting in this court. When I was young, I would come and sit at the end of the last row in this court, watch the greats of the bar argue, and learn so much about how to argue, how to behave in court, court craft, how to apply substantive knowledge of the law. “I was always aware of the overpowering presence of the greats of this court and the responsibility that came with sitting in this chair. But at the end of the day, it External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has expressed confidence that the US administration under Donald Trump will maintain distinctions in immigration policies, potentially benefitting skilled workers from foreign countries. “Even if there is re-globalisation, the demographic unevenness is beginning to bite the world. The global workplace does not mean that the talent alone has to move. Businesses can move as well. Even the US under Donald Trump will make a distinction in immigration and mobility,” he said while addressing CEOs and business leaders in Sydney. Mr Jaishankar said India sees a potential acceleration and disruption in the reordering of supply chains as an opportunity in the wake of Mr Trump’s reelection in the presidential election. He identified four to five important consequences of the US-India relationship following US election results, including the reordering of supply chains, geopolitical hedging, digitisation, and mobility of talent and skills. On the outcome of the US presidential poll, he said: “To my mind, there are fourfive important consequences for the relationship (India- US) and the business aspect of the relations. First, there was already re-ordering of the supply chains that were taking place, it is very likely that in view of the election results in the US, this would accelerate. Some of it would be more disruptive, but we in India see it as an opportunity. Second, there would be in a way more geo-political hedging. Third pertains to the digital side.” The Covid-19 pandemic and escalating geopolitical tensions have prompted companies to reassess and transform their supply chain strategies. This shift is driven by the need for greater flexibility, agility, and resilience in the face of unprecedented disruptions. Companies are shifting from global to regional supply networks to reduce dependence on fragile inter- No power can bring back Article 370, says PM Modi at Maharashtra rally NIKHIL VYAS NEW DELHI, 8 NOVEMBER Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack at the Congressled INDI Alliance for passing a resolution in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly seeking to reinstate Article 370 of the Constitution that granted special status to the erstwhile state, as he reiterated that no power can bring back the abrogated provision. “As soon as Congress and the INDI alliance got the chance to form a government in Jammu and Kashmir, they started with their conspiracies against Kashmir... Two days ago, they passed a resolution in the J&K legislative assembly to restore Article 370,” Mr Modi said while addressing a public rally in Maharashtra's Dhule in the run-up to the state Assembly polls scheduled for 20 November. The resolution opposing the revocation of Article 370 and seeking the restoratoin of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status was passed on Wednesday by a voice vote in the Union Territory’s Assembly, with all parties barring the BJP supporting it. Mr Modi further pointed out that the BJP MLAs were thrown out of the J&K Assembly following their protest against the banners supporting Article 370 being raised inside the House. “Banners were shown in the Jammu and Kashmir CJI DY Chandrachud bids farewell to Supreme Court Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud bid an emotional farewell on his last working day as a judge of the Supreme Court on Friday, saying that there is no greater feeling than being able to serve those in need, especially people whom he had never met. Sharing a customary ceremonial bench with CJI-designate Sanjiv Khanna and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, the 50th Chief Justice of India, who is to retire on 10 November, reflected on the journey of a judge, calling it both a privilege and a responsibility. He expressed a deep sense of fulfilment, not only for the work accomplished but for the opportunity to serve the country. “You asked me what keeps me going. It is this court which has kept me going, because there is not a single P16 The final determination has been delegated to a standard 3-judge bench NEW DELHI, 8 NOVEMBER Min: 23.2˚C SUN SETS 16:55 hrs MOON SETS 23:40 hrs ‘NO CONFIRMATION YET ON INDIA'S REFUSAL TO PARTICIPATE IN CT 2025’ P9 AGENCIES Min. 65% Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again emphasised that India is a 'natural ally' and partner for decades, while highlighting the Soviet Union's role in India's independence. Addressing the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, Mr Putin described India as a great country and added that Moscow and New Delhi were boosting cooperation in all areas, Russian state media reported. “We are developing our ties with India in all directions. India is a great country. It is a leader in terms of economic growth among large economies, with its GDP posting an annual growth of 7.4 per cent,” Mr Putin told the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club, according to the TASS news outlet. “Our vision of where and TURNING POINT is not about the individual, it is about the institution and the cause of justice we uphold here.” CJI Chandrachud said he was sure that his tenure would transition smoothly under Justice Khanna. “We are here as pilgrims to work and the work we do can make or break cases. There have been great judges who have adorned this court and passed on this baton. There is not going to be any difference when I leave this court because a person as stable as justice Khanna will take over and is so dignified," he stated. Rich tributes were paid to him by CJI-designate Khanna and bar leaders, including Attorney General R Venkataramani, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president Kapil Sibal and others. Mr Mehta, among other speakers, praised CJI Chandrachud's commitment to impartiality, noting that even though the government “won few, lost many” cases before him, they never doubted that justice was being served. Mr Sibal described CJI Chandrachud as “an extraordinary son of an extraordinary father”, referring to the CJI’s father, former Chief Justice of India YV Chandrachud. He said that CJI Chandrachud’s conduct had demonstrated to communities across India what dignity truly means. CJI Designate Justice Sanjiv Khanna reflected on the task of filling CJI Chandrachud’s shoes. "He has made my task easy and tough. Easy because of the revolutions ushered in and tough because I cannot walk upto him, he will be sorely missed," he said. Sworn in as the 50th Chief Justice of India two years ago, CJI Chandrachud had taken over from former CJI Uday Umesh Lalit. Assembly in support of article 370. The Congress alliance passed a resolution to implement Article 370 there again... Will the country accept this? When the BJP MLAs protested against this with all their might, they were picked up and thrown out of the Assembly. The entire country will have to understand the truth of the Congress and its alliance,” Mr Modi said. The Prime Minister further said: “Maharashtra should understand the Congress’s conspiracies in Jammu and Kashmir. The country won't accept this resolution on Article 370. As long as Modi is there, Congress won't be able to do anything in Kashmir. Only Bhim Rao Ambedkar's Constitution will run there. No power can bring back Article 370,” Mr Modi said. Hitting out at the Congress, Mr Modi charged that the grand old party's agenda is to create a rift between all the tribal communities of the country. “Congress’ agenda is to create a rift between all the tribal communities of the country. When Congress tried this conspiracy with religious groups, it led to the partition of the country. Now Congress is inciting SC, ST, and OBC categories against each other. There can be no bigger conspiracy for India. You will stay strong as long as you stay united. Ek hai toh safe hai,” said Mr Modi. (More reports on Page 5) national supply chains, the minister said. He highlighted India's growth over the last decade, which has been marked by progress in education, infrastructure, and digitalisation. He noted that India's educational institutions have doubled in capacity since 2014, with the equivalent of two new colleges being established daily. “The educational institutions of India have doubled in capacity in the last 10 years. They are roughly 2 to 2.5 times from where they stood in 2014. In absolute numbers, if I were to take colleges, that means creating two new colleges a day. Today, we are building about 27-28 kilometres of highway a day. In the railways sector, we are building 12 to 14 kilometres of railway tracks a day,” he said. He added: “If you look at aviation, we are doing really well in comparison to other countries in the world. The current challenge we have is that there are about 1,000 new aircraft on order and they're not coming in as fast as we would like. In terms of infrastructure, in the last decade, on average, we've built 7.5 new airports a year. So there are 75 new airports which have been added on in the last 10 years.” SC allows mining operations in 23,000 mines in Rajasthan STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE JAIPUR, 8 NOVEMBER The Supreme Court on Friday allowed mining operations in around 23,000 mines in Rajasthan till further orders following a plea filed by the state government for extending the deadline for the compliance of the closure order issued by the National Green Tribunal. The apex court bench comprising Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Mishra passed the interim order in the case on Friday. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati and Rajasthan Additional Advocate General Shiv Mangal Sharma made pleadings in the case in hearing today. The closure of these mines poses threat to livelihood for families of about 15 lakh miners working there. India begins ‘Poorvi Prahaar’ tri-services exercise after China disengagement STATESMAN NEWS SERVICE NEW DELHI, 8 NOVEMBER Just days after reaching an agreement with China on deescalation and patrolling along disputed areas in eastern Ladakh's Demchok and Depsang, India is set to display its military prowess with a major tri-services exercise along its eastern border with China. This joint exercise, named "Poorvi Prahar," will commence on 10 November. The exercise will showcase India’s latest advancements in surveillance technology, including the use of Swarm Drones, First Person View (FPV) Drones, and loiter munitions. According to a defence source, Poorvi Prahar aims to strengthen the coordination and readiness of the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force for Integrated Joint Operations in challenging mountainous terrain. Running through 18 November, the exercise will include advanced military assets such as fighter jets, reconnaissance planes, Chinook helicopters, Advanced Light Helicopters (Rudra), and the newly inducted M777 Ultra-Light Howitzer artillery systems. Troops will hone their capabilities with these advanced technologies that enhance situational awareness, precision, and speed, adapting to the modern landscape of warfare. To improve inter-service coordination, joint command structures will be set up to create a unified Common Operating Picture. These structures will leverage AIdriven analytics and satellite communications, further strengthening operational synergy.