KSEEB Class 9 · English (2nd language) · KTBS Revised 2024-25
Justice Above Self
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for Karnataka Board Class 9 English.
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About the author
Munshi Premchand (retold as "Justice Above Self" / Panch Parmeshwar). Premchand's classic tale of village friends Algu Chowdhary and Jumman Sheikh tested when each must head the panchayat against the other.
Summary
Algu Chowdhary and Jumman Sheikh are close friends in a village. When one travels, the other cares for his family - mutual trust and respect.
Algu Chowdhary and Jumman Sheikh are close friends in a village. When one travels, the other cares for his family - mutual trust and respect.
Jumman's old aunt transfers property to him on condition he supports her. Later she is ill-treated and appeals to the panchayat for justice.
Jumman's old aunt transfers property to him on condition he supports her. Later she is ill-treated and appeals to the panchayat for justice.
She nominates Algu, Jumman's best friend, as head. Algu warns Jumman he will decide fairly; the panch orders Jumman to pay a monthly allowance or return the property.
She nominates Algu, Jumman's best friend, as head. Algu warns Jumman he will decide fairly; the panch orders Jumman to pay a monthly allowance or return the property.
Jumman feels betrayed and vows revenge. The proverb proves true: the panch knows neither friend nor enemy.
Jumman feels betrayed and vows revenge. The proverb proves true: the panch knows neither friend nor enemy.
Months later Samjhu Sahu buys Algu's bullock; it dies from overwork. Algu sues; villagers make Jumman head panch - chance for revenge.
Months later Samjhu Sahu buys Algu's bullock; it dies from overwork. Algu sues; villagers make Jumman head panch - chance for revenge.
Jumman rules for Algu: Sahu must pay because the bullock was healthy at sale. Friends embrace; both learn the panch speaks for God, not for self.
Jumman rules for Algu: Sahu must pay because the bullock was healthy at sale. Friends embrace; both learn the panch speaks for God, not for self.
Hard words & meanings
| panchayat | a local court of five elders for disputes |
| verdict | the decision given by a court |
| allowance | money given for maintenance |
| betrayal | disloyalty to friendship or duty |
| revenge | harming someone in return for injury |
| integrity | honesty and firm principles |
| nominate | to propose someone for a role |
| dispute | a serious disagreement |
| reconcile | to restore friendly relations |
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