Q: What did the aunt do when it was her turn to present her case to the Panch?
A: The aunt explained her case to the Panch, presenting her side of the story.
Q: How did Algu address Jumman during the panchayat?
A: Algu addressed Jumman as an old friend and mentioned that Jumman’s aunt is as dear to him as Jumman himself.
Q: What did Jumman say in his defense during the panchayat?
A: Jumman began by stating that his aunt transferred her property to him three years ago, and he promised to support her as long as she lived. He mentioned that there have been quarrels between his wife and the aunt, but he couldn’t stop them. Jumman also said that it’s not possible for him to provide a monthly allowance as claimed by his aunt.
Q: What was Algu’s announcement after the cross-examination of Jumman?
A: Algu announced that in their opinion, Jumman must pay his aunt a monthly allowance, or else the property goes back to her.
Q: What happened to the bond of friendship between Jumman and Algu?
A: The bond of friendship between Jumman and Algu was broken.Jumman became Algu’s enemy and wanted his revenge.
Q: What unfortunate event occurred to Algu Chowdhry?
A: One of Algu Chowdhry’s pair of bullocks died, and he sold the other bullock to Samjhu Sahu, a cart driver from the village.
Q: What was the understanding between Algu and Samjhu Sahu regarding the payment for the bullock?
A: The understanding was that Samjhu Sahu would pay the price of the bullock within a month’s time.
Q: What happened to the bullock within a month?
A: Unfortunately, the bullock died within a month.
Q: What did Algu remind Sahu about several months after the bullock’s death?
A: Algu reminded Sahu about the money he hadn’t yet paid for the bullock.
Q: How did Sahu respond to Algu’s reminder about the payment?
A: Sahu refused to pay any money for the dead bullock and instead offered Algu the use of his own bullock for a month before returning it, without any monetary compensation. He expressed his annoyance and anger towards the situation.
Q: What did Algu decide to do after Sahu’s refusal to pay?
A: Algu decided to refer the case to the panchayat, seeking resolution and justice.
Q: How did Algu respond when Sahu proposed Jumman’s name as the head Panch?
A: Algu’s heart sank, and he turned pale upon hearing Sahu’s proposal. He felt disheartened and distressed by the situation.
Q: What was Algu’s reaction to the proposal of Jumman as the head Panch?
A: Algu felt helpless and realized he could do very little, so he reluctantly accepted the proposal and agreed to abide by Jumman’s decision as the head Panch.
Q: How did Jumman feel when he became the head Panch?
A: Jumman realized the responsibility and dignity of his position as a judge and head Panch. He understood that he should prioritize the duties and honor of his office. He came to understand that he should not let his personal emotions and desire for revenge influence his decisions.
Q: What were the opinions of Jumman and the Panchayat regarding the case between Algu and Sahu?
A: According to the Panchayat, Shahu should pay the price of Algu since the bull did not suffer from any disability or disease when Shahu purchased it and Algu did not cause its unfortunate death.
Q: How did Algu react to the Panchayat’s decision?
A: Algu could not contain his feelings and loudly expressed his satisfaction with the decision, saying “Victory to the panchayat” and acknowledging that justice was served. He believed that the voice of the Panch represented God.
Q: What realization did Jumman have after the Panchayat’s decision?
A: Jumman realized the importance of being a Panch and understood that a Panch should prioritize justice over personal feelings, friendship, or enmity. He recognized that a Panch should not deviate from the path of justice and truth.
Q: How did Jumman and Algu reconcile after the Panchayat?
A: Jumman approached Algu, embraced him, and expressed his realization of the true meaning of being a Panch. Algu also embraced Jumman and wept, symbolizing the washing away of all misunderstandings and dirt of their past conflicts.
