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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

SUPREME COURT EXPRESSING SERIOUS CONCERN OVER THE RECENT ATTACKS ON INDIAN STUDENTS IN AUSTRALIA


SUPREME COURT
EXPRESSING SERIOUS CONCERN OVER THE RECENT ATTACKS ON INDIAN STUDENTS IN
AUSTRALIA
The Supreme Court expressing serious concern over the recent attacks on Indian students in Australia, The court on Monday 29th June 2009 directed the centre to file in two weeks a comprehensive affidavit on the steps taken to ensure their protection and safety.
Attorney General G.E Vahanvati told the vacation Bench that the centre was extremely concerned about the welfare and safety of the students.
Justice Bhandari told “Mr. Vahanvati” the safety and security of Indian students in Australia is paramount. We are sure that the government must be taking all steps, but our anxiety is that, despite the best of efforts on the part of the government the incidents of attack are going on”
He said” the parents and relatives of the Indian students should be made aware of the prevailing situation. We don’t have to make the parents panicky. They should not withdraw their children midway.
The parents, relatives and friends of the Indian students are entitles to know the steps taken protection and safety of the students. Mr. Vahanvti said that since 2009, Prime Minister Man Mohan Singh had held a conversation with his Australian counterpart on May 29th. He said” the Australian Deputy Prime Minister has announced some immediate measures taken by the Australian government. These include a task force constituted

Prof. John Kurakar

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