DR. LEO REBELLO ON LATE BABA AMTE

Dear Dr. Vikas Amte and Dr. Prakash Amte:

I am so sorry to note that your esteemed father and friend of the poor and downtodden and Saint of Wardha is no more.
But he lived quite long and passed away with his intellect intact and died contented to see his sons, grand children taking his mantle ably.

As you know, I participated in the Bharat Jodo Abhiyanand some of my poems were used during thatCycle March from Kanyakumari to Kashmir.

I am also enclosing a photograph of my visit to Anandwan, (Somnath, Hemalkasa and Tadoba National Park), etc.
Please convey my sympathies to your esteemed mother Sadhnatai.

Baba may have ceased to walk in flesh, but his spirit will be therein every thornless Rose that will bloom, in every heart of thousands of people that he helped and in all the students that he taught.

Recently there was a talk that he should be decoratedwith the Bharat Ratna, which of course the Govt. of the day did not heed as the myopic leaders cannot see beyond politicians for that highest honour.

Now if the Govt. were to honourhim posthoumously you should not accept it like Subhash Chandra Bose's family refused to accept it, because posthomous awards make no sense.

As Baba had rightlyobserved, "my Award lies in the happiness of thepeople whom I serve".

May his spirit keep guiding the future generation lacking inleadership, high ideals and humane vision.

In sympathy,
Dr. Leo Rebello
World Peace Envoy

Mumbai
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PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION ON KIDNEY RACKET

From: Dr. Leo Rebello

To: Bombay High Court

Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 1:48 PM

Subject: Public interest litigation on Kidney Racket

Ms Adeline Rodrigues
Prothonotary and Senior Master, Original Side
Bombay High Court, 1st floor,Fort,
Mumbai 32.

Dear Adeline :

I would like to know what is the progress on the following PIL that was sent to the CJ, RG, to you and the Respondents. This petition was drafted by me, before I left forUSA and Mexico, after studying Joseph's copious correspondence with various authorities overlast one decade, after we realised that all of them were hand in glove in protecting each othersince the charge was serious.

You will note that everything that we have said in the Petition has now come to true.Human organ transplant is a big racket and everyone is involved in it. Therefore, the last bastionof civil society, namely the High Court must intervene in this immediately.

The present CJ is in the news almost daily for being firm to enforce the law.

Please therefore bring this to his personal attention. This PIL is also within the ambit of the recent PIL guidelines issued by the SCI. Hence, this should be immediately taken up in the name of justice. Thanks for your cooperation and with best wishes,

Leo

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IN THE HIGH COURT AT BOMBAY

CRIMINAL WRIT PETITION

PIL No. of 2007

FOR SUO MOTU CONSIDERATIONTO RIGHT THE GRAVE WRONG

Mr. Joseph Fernandes .. The Petitioner in Person

Aided in public interest, gratis, by Dr. Leo Rebello

V/s

KEM Hospital, Mumbai – 12
Bhoiwada Police Station
Mumbai'sPolice Commissioner
State of Maharashtra ... Respondents


SYNOPSIS


This is a PIL for damages to help lakhs of poor patients whose kidneys and other organs are removed clandestinely by the organ thieves in Govt., Municipal and other Hospitals, and launching a Public Trust for such helpless victims of organs theft. As an example the death of Petitioner’s wife is cited, which can be proved if pursued properly. This petition of an indigent, senior citizen may be turned into Suo Motu Writ Petition.

THE PETITIONER ABOVE-NAMED HEREBY RECORDS AND APPEALS TO THE HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND OTHER JUDGES OF THE BOMBAY HIGH COURT, FOR AN URGENT INTERVENTION

1.. The Petitioner, Mr. Joseph Fernandes, age 69, resident of 162-1, Orlem, Malad (W), Mumbai-64 is a friend of society, founder of Litigants Welfare Forum (Dr. Leo Rebello is now its President) and a law-abiding citizen.

2.. The Petitioner's wife was killed by the KEM doctors, suspected to be involved in the Organ theft racket, which is a very well-organised racket in which doctors, rich people, corrupt police and even some advocates, social workers, journalists, bureaucrats and politicians are involved and consequently difficult to crack, but not impossible if there is a will on the part of all those who are bound to protect the law.

3.. On 15-8-1997 a complaint was made to the Police Commissioner regarding death of Petitioner's wife to investigate and seal the records from KEM hospital. Till this day nothing has been done, inspite of several complaints in last more than 10 years.

4.. Principal Judge A. S. Aguiar of City Civil and Sessions Court, Mumbai, on 11th February 1998, vide no. 3227 of 1998, directed the Police Commissioner of Mumbai to investigate into the death of Mrs. Ancy J. Fernandes. Till date nothing has been done. This shows how the corrupt Police disregard even the Courts.

5.. For over a decade, inspite of regular follow up at various levels, no FIR is registered. If the FIR is recorded and proper investigations are carried out, the entire gang working "chori-chupke" with the help of private nursing homes owned by the Honoraries working in the Govt. and Municipal Hospitals, and gang of mercenary agents, social workers, pimps, police and politicians, will be exposed.

6.. The Petitioner reported the above criminal modus operandi of the JJ and KEM hospital doctors vide his letter dated 15-12-1995. Earlier instead of investigating the matter, corrupt police implicated the Petitioner in false cases, which were later thrown out by the court. Two years later the petitioner's wife died in suspicious circumstances at the KEM. If the Police had acted, this untimely death could have been averted. This devious racket is getting worse by the day since Courts do not take the white coat criminals or police to task.

7.. Vide letter of 12-9-1997 the Petitioner asked the Dean of KEM to supply medical and post mortem report as per the judgment of the Bombay High Court of 11-9-1996. Tampered medical papers and manipulated post mortem report was given after 5 1/2 months, after much harassment and because legal notices were served.

8.. Recently, the Crime Branch of the Mumbai Police have arrested some kingpin in this Organ theft racket. But this is just a tip of an iceberg. It is about time, this human organ theft, which is growing menacingly, is put an end to, through a Court fiat, once and for all.

9.. Since the Hon’ble Judges of the High Courts have full jurisdiction to issue various Writs when fundamental rights of citizens are affected, this brief application is made in full confidence and with utmost good faith. If this request is acceded, the petitioner feels that Justice will at last be done NOT only to the petitioner who lost his wife, but also to thousands of other poor persons who are taken like goats to the slaughter houses by the butchers called kidney, liver, lungs, heart specialists, aided and abetted by agents, ward boys, nurses, advocates, police, politicians, etc.

10.. This petition is deliberately kept brief for quick understanding of the issues involved. As and when required, necessary documents will be produced to the Court or Court designated authorities or Court appointed Commission to investigate into this massive racket.

11.. This is the petition of an indigent, senior citizen who has suffered for long. Hence, this petition may be turned into suo motu writ petition for swift redressal. Dr. Leo Rebello, eminent medico-social worker, has agreed to represent the petitioner, pro bono publico and gratis. The Hon'ble Court may appoint an amicus curiae, to help it, this being an important matter.

12.. Copies have been served on the Respondents to save the Court's precious time.

PRAYERS

(a) It is prayed, that the Hon'ble Chief Justice may direct the Registrar General to number this Petition and list it for priority hearing.

(b) The Court may direct the Bhoiwada police to file FIR against the KEM doctors, in the suspicious death of Mrs. Ancy J. Fernandes, on 9-8-1997, due to removal of a kidney.

(c) Club this case with the present Organs theft case being investigated by the Crime Branch so that the KEM and JJ doctors involved in this racket are arrested and the gang operating in the government and municipal hospitals in cahoot with private hospitals, is busted once and for all.

(d) Time bound, Commission of Enquiry should be appointed, which will report to the CJ and accordingly the CJ may appoint a Bench of conscientious and sharp judges to dispose of this omnibus PIL.

(e) Adequate compensation to the Petitioner and his family for this untimely loss of his wife and mother of his children, due to culpable homicide, reputation, defamation and suffering of his family members.

(f) Formation of a National Foundation to help poor victims of organ thefts. This proposed Foundation consisting of eminent persons will educate, protect, rehabilitate, help those who have suffered or died due to this heinous act from the compensation granted by this Hon'ble High Court and funds generated from various philanthropic persons and institutions, social welfare board, international funding agencies, etc.

VERIFICATION

Verified and solemnly affirmed by Joseph Fernandes, resident of 162-1, Orlem, Malad (W), Mumbai-64 on this 14th day of December 2007, that whatever stated here-in- above briefly, is true and correct, and submitted for kind consideration of the Chief Justice and other Judges of the Hon'ble Bombay High Court as a suo moto writ petition in public interest.

Joseph Fernandes162/1 Orlem, Malad (W) Mumbai – 400064, India
Petitioner-in-Person
Rely on exhibits.

COMMON VALUES IN DIFFERENT RELIGIONS

By Dr. Leo Rebello

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[Text of the speech delivered by Dr. Leo Rebello, World Peace Envoy, at the Salokha meet at the Nirmala Niketan College of Social Work, Mumbai, on 23rd March 2004 cover the values and teachings of 9 different religions of the world. They show the essential unity of human beings. This article can be used by teachers to enlighten the students, that all religions talk of the same thing and therefore we should not distinguish, disrespect or destroy people in the name of religion.]

In 1950, the Baha'I, proposed that 20th January be celebrated as the World Religion Day, promoting understanding and harmony between all religions. On this day, the world citizens believe that unity and equality cannot be established if we go on harping on the past hurts, but by concentrating on the future goals. World Religion Day emphasises common values in major religions, world as a single country, humanity as the citizenry and love as a common language.

While in school we learnt an experiment. All colours were painted on one side of the round disk. When the disk was rotated at high speed the colours merged into one – VIBGYOR turned into White. Today, while discussing the principles, practices and common values of different religions of India, let us not try to prove how our own religion is superior, like my son Robin did when he was small. He said our God must be superior, because he speaks English! That is communalism for you. But Robin’s communalism was innocent. When I explained to him that God speaks all languages and he is everywhere he did not ask another question till today. That is Humanism.

The Eternal values common to all religions are : Truth is one. God is one. Love is ultimate. Universe is one. There is plenty in this universe for everyone’s need, but not for everyone’s greed. Our blood is one (Muslim blood is not green and Hindu blood is not saffron, African blood is not black and European blood is not white). Our hopes, fears, aspirations, longings are one. And the ultimate truth is that Religion divides people instead of uniting and uplifting. Too much time has been wasted and too many lives have been lost in fighting over religion. The most important need of our generation is to rise above our respective religions and extend the arm of friendship and unity for all the people. That is what Salokha (amity) is all about. Let us build on this further in these two days so that more precious lives are not lost in communal carnage.

Through endless churning of the ocean came the nectar of the true, the good and the beautiful to make human life sublime. Through discussion comes undertaking, unity and peace.

Hinduism: Hindu Dharma called Vaidika Dharma (Vedantic origin) or Sanatana Dharma (that which is eternal). It is a way of life. By far the oldest religion, about 5000 years old. 860 million followers in India. Lays emphasis on: Truth, Godliness, Respect for Parents, Teachers and Guests, Kindness, Charity, Mercy, Abstinence from Evil Doing. Pinde Pinde Brahmande (in every atom there is universe), Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam (world is a family) are the cardinal teachings, which have stood the test of time.

Judaism: Concept of sin was given by Judaism. Sin means straying from the path of God. The famous 10 Commandments were propounded by Judaism. One God, Honour of parents and brethren. No killing, no stealing, no adultery, no false witnesses, no fighting with neighbours, etc

Islam: Submission, Surrender and Commitment. Lays emphasis on Prayer, Charity, Fasting during the Ramzan month. Christians fast during Lent. Belief in one God, Allah. Belief in one Message. Belief in a judgement day. Belief in God’s omniscience. Founder Muhammad and Qu’ran gives the code of conduct. Baha'u'llah, one of the prophets, goes beyond this by saying "The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens".

Taoism: Lao Tze the founder [604 BC, Chinese], which means old master. Talks of Life, Love, Light and Will. Produce, but do not possess. Act, do not expect. Enlarge, but do not control. Vital energy (teh) runs trough human body and it manifests in human consciousness through love and reciprocity.

Zoroastrianism: Ten centuries before Christ, Zoroaster (whose mother too was virgin) taught: Good thoughts. Good words. Good deeds. About 60,000 Parsis in India.

Christianity: Christ spoke of God’s love, mercy and man’s brotherhood. Christ condemned the rich and the greedy. He gave hope to poor and the meek. Ten Commandments from the Old Testament are adopted. Love my neighbour, love thy enemy, give another cheek are original teachings of Jesus Christ for an ideal world. About 30 million Christians live in India.

Sikhism: Founder Guru Nanak wished to combine the best in Hinduism and Islam. One God – Sat Nam. Righteousness. No idol worship or caste. Guru is needed to reach the God. Love, Goodwill and Understanding. Share what you earn with the less fortunate.

Jainism: Right belief. Right knowledge. Right conduct. Ahimsa (non violence). Non injury by thought, word or deed. Respect of Life.

Buddhism: Monastic religion. Founder Gautama Buddha. Eight fold path leads a person to Nirvana. Right View, Right Resolve, Right Speech, Right Conduct, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Recollection and Right Meditation. Eight million Buddhists in India.

Humanism: Humanism believes that orthodox religions are cancer of the human spirit, which is boundless. Humanism is the ultimate goal of an evolved civilization. Human being is central. No distinction or discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, gender, status, language, etc. One Human Race, Earth is One and everything therein is meant for Sharing… Goal: World Parliament, sans dividing walls and dogmas.

Ekam Sat, viprah bahuda vadanti – truth is one, spoken differently. To emphasise this further, let me recite to you my poem on Unity.

When we ran from the towering infernoof terrorism, we became one human race!
When the planes hit and the imposing buildingsfell, we ran in one direction – towards safety!

When we prayed together and lit candleswe longed for hope and became one faith!
When millions observed silence, and thousandsprotested against war, we spoke one language!

When we volunteered and collected blood,all religions mingled in our arteries and veins!
When guns were consigned to fire and hands were joined in unity, poverty ended, tears vanished!

When leaders united with the commoners and
sang together ‘World is One’, peace returned!

Like vipassana teacher, S.N. Goenka says, “I do not wish to convert people from one organized religion to another. I have no interest in any of these organized religions. My interest is in Dhamma – the truth, the teachings of all enlightened ones. If at all there is any conversion, it should be from misery to happiness, from defilement to purity, from bondage to liberation, from ignorance to enlightenment”.