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Shocker : Push to reopen Dabo Club after Christmas Night double murder

Dabo club Nagpur Efforts to reopen the controversial Dabo Club, which was shut down for 45 days following the murder of two young men, have triggered strong anger and fear among the families of the victims. The incident took place in the early hours of December 26 last year during a Christmas party at Dabo Club. Pranav Ranavare (27) was allegedly killed after a minor dispute. His friend, Gaurav Karda (34), was badly injured in the same incident and later died during treatment.  The Sonegaon police arrested six accused - Soumya Deshmukh, Mehul alias Monu Rahate, Rajiv Chawla, Abhay Jhamtani, Gappu Sharma and Tushar Nankani. All the accused are currently lodged in jail. The club is owned by Directors Devyani Vijay Wadettiwar, Karan Vikram Thakkar and Mohd Hamza Rayeen. It may be mentioned here that Dabo Club has a long history of complaints related to harassment and assaults. Police sources said repeated warnings were ignored by the management. During the investigation, it was found...

Countdown begin for DBA polls in Nagpur


As the countdown starts for ensuing polls of District Bar Association (DBA), aspiring candidates are busy fine tuning their strategies to ensure victory at the hustings. Election mood is setting-in at 'Nyay Mandir' as aspirants are busy warming-up to their professional colleagues for their support in the election scheduled to be held on December 9.

For the post of President, Advocates Roshan Bagde, Prakash Jaiswal, Pankaj Kothari, Madan Senad and Pramod Upadhyay are readying their candidature as per the talk in the district courts. The aspiring candidates revealed their agenda for the polls.

Adv Roshan Bagde

Adv Roshan Bagde said, "He is readying to contest as an independent candidate" and claimed his focus on streamlining sitting arrangements for the lawyers in the new ‘Nyay Mandir’ building, including for lawyers coming from rural courts. He has also chalked out plans to provide insurance cover to each member of the District Bar and also solve their problem and grievances in earnest.

Adv Prakash Jaiswal

Adv Prakash Jaiswal, in case elected, said, "He would restart classes for the budding lawyers for the examination held for JMFC and Government Pleaders." His agenda also included restarting the Justicia’ Event, a special card to DBA members to avail discounts at shops and hotels, better medical facilities at Nyay Mandir, better sitting arrangements for lawyers.

Adv  Pramod Upadhyay

Another independent candidate, Adv Pramod Upadhyay stressed on solving problems related to women lawyers and extending medical facilities at 'Nyay Mandir' for the members. A display board at 'Nyay Mandir' about matters in High Court, parking space, systematic classes for budding lawyers, maintaining hygienic condition, proper sitting arrangement are the salient features of his agenda.

Adv Madan Senad

Adv Madan Senad, an independent candidate, has focused on breaking commercialisation of DBA elections. He will fight the election with an agenda of preparation of budding lawyers for judicial exams, solving problems of lawyers and proper focus on the welfare of lawyers with transparency. He decided to make a committee of senior lawyers to guide him for the welfare of lawyers.

Adv Pankaj Kothari

Adv Pankaj Kothari’s manifesto is focused on making a website of DBA and maintaining transparency in the Bar's work. Wi-fi facility for lawyers, one more first aid center, wheelchairs at each floor, more rooms for women lawyers, designated dining area for all lawyers, additional stationery shops at Nyay Mandir and maintaining hygiene of the premises are the highlights of his agenda.

Secretary (1 post)

There will be around three candidates to contest the polls for the post of Secretary at DBA. Advs Ashish Bide, Sachin Jaiswal and Manish Randive are likely to be in fray.

Vice-President (2 posts)

Seven advocates are likely to fight for the posts of Vice-President of the bar. Advs Sajjad Baig, Chandrashekhar Dhak, Mamta Shukla, Sunil Lacharwar, Usha Gujar, Ashish Nagpure and Shrikant Gaulkar are in consultation with supporters and could file their nomination papers.

Joint Secretary (2 posts)

Advs Sandeep Bawangade, Rushak Bawiskar, Vasudev Kapse, Ashish Kataria, Smita Choudhary, Aparna Jha, Dhiraj Pazare, Vishnu Pantawne and Manglesh Durugkar are likely to file their nomination papers for two posts of Joint Secretary at the Bar.

Treasurer (1 post)

Advs Shrikant Gawande, Shrikant Wandare and Swapnil Dubewar could be locked in a triangular fight.

Library (1 post)

For a post of Library, Advs Savita Kamble, Manoj Mendhe, Pinky Jagtap and Umesh Akone are considering entering the election arena.

Executive member (9 posts)

Advs Shrey Bangde, Vinod Bondade, Gurpreet Chandok, Anil Kaware, Shahezad Khan, Hemant Madankar, Rajesh Manmode, Sudeep Meshram, Naved Opai, Sanjay Pimple, Saurabh Podar, Raunak Ranka, Hitesh Rewatkar, Shahezad Sheikh, Ansh Singhania, Anant Wagh, Snehal Pakhide, Shrikant Yedlekar, Vikrant Bhoyar, Narendra Vaidhya, Jyoti Walde and Rabi Ghosh may be in the fray for nine posts of Executive Committee Member of the DBA.


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