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Proceedings in Godhra suit adjourned

AHMEDABAD, JUNE 24. A local court today adjourned till July 31, the proceedings in the compensation suit against the Chief Minister, Narendra Modi, and 13 others, filed by the kin of two British nationals killed in the post-Godhra communal riots in the State.

The three claimants — Sheeren Dawood and Samima Dawood,widows of two victims, and Imram Mohammed Salim Dawood,a riot survivor, have sought damages to the tune of Rs. 22 crores.

The Civil Court Judge at Himmatnagar town in north Gujarat, M. M. Kayasth, who had directed the respondents to file their replies by today, adjourned the matter after the two advocates representing the 14 respondents, pleaded for more time. Advocate Sumit Shah is representing eight defendants, including Mr. Modi, the then State Home Minister, the Director-General of Police, the Home secretary while advocate Rashmikant Pandya, is appearing for the five persons accused in the murder of the British nationals.

— PTI

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