Mumbai beat

Sessions court judge dead

Sitting judge of Bombay City, Civil and Sessions Court P M Joshi died at his south Mumbai residence on Wednesday night following a massive heart attack. He was 57 and is survived by his wife, a son and daughter. His mortal remains were cremated onThursday. A large number of judges and advocates condoled the death of the judge.Joshi was appointed judge on June 6, 1994 and was recently handling cases under the NDPS Act. Principal Session Jugde A S Augiar said that in Justice Joshi he has lost a good friend and added that his demise will be felt in court rooms.

Bravery award to soldier

Swatantrayaveer Savarkar Shaurya Puraskar will be presented to Kirti Chakra winner Havaldar Badrilal Lunawat of 10 PARA Special Forces on Friday at the Swatantryaveer Savarkar Rashtriya Smarak in Dadar, central Mumbai. The award will be presented by Lt.Gen Retd R V Kulkarni. The award carries a cash award of Rs 10,000, a commemorative medal and a citation.