Legal News – Weekly Newsletter for February 14-21, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Supreme Court asks Centre to file affidavit against Lalli
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Monday sought evidence from the Central Government on alleged irregularities committed by former Prasar Bharati CEO B S Lalli in running the public broadcaster on the basis of which he was suspended in December last year.
An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice S H Kapadia asked the …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Navy war room case: Apex court issues notice to CBI
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a petition by Commander (retd) Jarnail Singh Kalra seeking access to the confidential documents being relied upon by the prosecution against him and others in Navy war room leak case.
An apex court bench of Justice Markandey Katju … Original source on Gaea Times at : Navy war room case: Apex court issues notice to CBI.
UN envoy shows support for Tibetan refugees in Nepal
KATHMANDU – Tibetan refugees in Nepal, who feel increasingly vulnerable due to the growing Chinese influence on the republic’s government, have been heartened by the visit of a top American envoy to Nepal.
US Under Secretary of State Maria Otero, who is also US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues, visited the Tibetan Refugee Transit Center … Read : UN envoy shows support for Tibetan refugees in Nepal.
India, China top as Canada admits record immigrants in 2010
TORONTO – India and China lead the pack as Canada welcomed the highest number of immigrants in more than 50 years by admitting 280,636 permanent residents in 2010.
This new number is about 60,000 higher than the average annual intake of permanent residents in recent years, according to a statement by Immigration and Citizenship Canada. … Original article on : India, China top as Canada admits record immigrants in 2010.
Court asks government why it wants to remove Lalli
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday asked the central government to file a statement of facts stating why it wants to remove public broadcaster Prasar Bharati’s CEO B.S. Lalli, who is currently under suspension.
The apex court bench of Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia, Justice K.S. Radhakrishnan and Justice Swatanter Kumar gave the government …. Read the original article : here.
Prajapati killing, Amar Singh cases to figure in apex court
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court this week is expected to focus on the closely-followed cases related to the 2006 killing of Tulsiram Prajapati, a witness in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh staged shootout case in Gujarat, and the unauthorised tapping of Rajya Sabha member and former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh’s telephones.
The court Thursday is … Read more : Prajapati killing, Amar Singh cases to figure in apex court.
Yemen: Opposition accepts Saleh’s reform initiative, protests continue
Sana`A – As a number of anti-government protesters marched toward the presidential palace in Yemen Sunday, the opposition accepted a political reform initiative offered earlier this month by President Ali Abdullah Saleh in which he pledged not to seek another term or hand over power to his son.
Hundreds of anti-government protesters marched toward the …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Yemen: Opposition accepts Saleh’s reform initiative, protests continue.
Ayodhya litigant Ansari to move Supreme Court
LUCKNOW – The oldest litigant in the Ayodhya title suit, Mohammad Hashim Ansari, has finally decided to move the Supreme Court against the verdict of the Allahabad High Court in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri-Masjid title case.
“I never wanted the nation to face any loss because of the Babri Masjid verdict. But the parties in the opposition …. Original article : Ayodhya litigant Ansari to move Supreme Court.
Supreme Court offers relief to two Haryana officers
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court has partially stayed a Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling holding two Haryana officers guilty of willful disobedience of its order and asking them why they should not be punished.
The officers hauled up for contempt of court were Indian Administrative Service officer and Special Secretary, Department of Town … Read : Supreme Court offers relief to two Haryana officers.
Scuffles break out at Tahrir as army atempts clean-up (Second Lead)
CAIRO – Scuffles broke out between Egyptian soldiers and protesters at Cairo’s Tahrir Square Sunday after the military tried to remove activists from the epicentre of Egypt’s uprising, eyewitnesses said.
Hundreds of protesters are in the square, as organisers say they will not leave until more of their demands, among them … Read : Scuffles break out at Tahrir as army atempts clean-up (Second Lead).
Court moved to prevent Pak govt from providing Davis with immunity from sentence
LAHORE – Statements made by former Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Information Minister Fauzia Wahab about double-murder accused US diplomat Raymond Davis’ immunity status have been challenged in the Lahore High Court.
Advocate Azhar Siddique filed an application in the LHC, saying that it seemed the government was looking to …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Court moved to prevent Pak govt from providing Davis with immunity from sentence.
Naked Cowboy sues CBS over ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ promo
NEW YORK – American street performer Robert John Burck, who is better known as the Naked Cowboy, has filed a lawsuit against CBS over a ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ promo.
Burck, 40, filed a 1.5 million dollar trademark infringement suit against CBS, in which he accused the network of using a guitar-toting drunken fool in a … Read more »».
Nithari killings: SC upholds death sentence for Surinder Koli
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the death penalty awarded to Surinder Singh Koli in the Nithari killings case.
Upholding Koli’s death sentence, the court said, “Killings by Koli are horrifying and barbaric.”
The apex court, however, kept pending the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) appeal against the acquittal of businessman Moninder Singh … Read more »».
Adarsh scam: Society members challenge MOEF demolition order
MUMBAI – Almost a month after the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MOEF) passed an order to demolish the Adarsh Housing Society, its members have approached the Bombay High Court challenging the order.
The Environment Ministry had on January 16 directed the society to demolish within three months the unauthorised building in South Mumbai … Read more : Adarsh scam: Society members challenge MOEF demolition order.
CBI issued notice on petition by retired naval officials (Second Lead)
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on petitions by two retired naval officials seeking access to secret documents being relied upon against them in a case under the Official Secrets Act.
The apex court bench of Justice Markandey Katju and Justice Gyan Sudha Misra issued … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : CBI issued notice on petition by retired naval officials (Second Lead).
Activists protest two Goa judges’ suspension
PANAJI – Hundreds of lawyers and civil society activists took to the streets here Monday, demanding the withdrawal of suspension of two Goa judges. They also sought an “immediate halt” to the alleged victimisation of upright judges by the Bombay High court.
The protesters, including members of the civil society as well as lawyers, … Original article on : Activists protest two Goa judges’ suspension.
Deaf can be given driving licences, rules court
NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Monday asked the government to grant driving licences to deaf people, so far prohibited from driving under the Motor Vehicles Act, if they satisfy other necessary criteria.
A division bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Sanjiv Khanna said: “We are obliged to certify that if an … Read more »».
Supreme Court directs Centre, States to rehabilitate prostitutes
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Monday observing that the sex workers are also entitled to the protection of Article 21(Liberty) asked the Central Government and States/Union Territories to prepare suitable rehabilitation schemes for their welfare.
“We direct the central and state governments to prepare schemes for giving technical/vocational training to sex workers and …. Source article : Supreme Court directs Centre, States to rehabilitate prostitutes.
Kerala to book Congress MP for graft charge against judge
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan Monday said the state police will register a case against Congress MP K.Sudhakaran, who claimed to have witnessed an apex court judge take a Rs.2.1 million bribe some years back at the Kerala House in Delhi.
“This is a very serious issue because he has spoken about a …. Read the original article : here.
Reliance Infocomm refutes allegations in phone-tapping case
NEW DELHI – Reliance Infocomm on Monday refuted in the Supreme Court the allegations that it had illegally tapped former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh’s phone, saying that it had acted ‘in a bonafide manner’.
The telecom company submitted a 21-page affidavit before an apex court bench of Justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly … Read : Reliance Infocomm refutes allegations in phone-tapping case.
Tri-Valley visa scam: US envoy assures fair treatment to students
NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON – The US Wednesday assured India of fair and appropriate treatment of around 1,500 Indian students affected by the closure of by a sham California-based university and said that it was committed to protecting them from predatory visa fraud rings.
We are working closely with the Indian Government on the issue of … Read more >>.
Tri-Valley scam: US envoy assures fair treatment to students
NEW DELHI – US Ambassador to India Timothy J. Roemer Wednesday assured fair and appropriate treatment to around 1,500 Indian students affected by the closure of a sham California-based university and said the US was committed to protecting them from predatory visa fraud rings.
“We are working closely with the Indian government on the issue …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Three female judges to decide Berlusconi’s fate
ROME – The fate of Italy’s beleaguered Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, facing trial over sex scandal, will be decided by three female judges.
Milan-based Judge Cristina Di Censo Tuesday granted prosecutors’ request to hold a fast-track trial to look into the charges against Berlusconi, which include having sex with an underage prostitute and abuse of … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Three female judges to decide Berlusconi’s fate.
Police told to give Mumbai woman her ‘dowry’ money
MUMBAI – In a dowry harassment case, a Mumbai sessions court has ordered the city police to give to a woman Rs.6 lakh seized from her estranged husband, the woman’s lawyer said Tuesday.
Additional Sessions Judge W.K. Kanbarkar said: “The seized and the deposited amount of Rs.6 lakh in the Central Bank of India shall …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Police told to give Mumbai woman her ‘dowry’ money.
Orissa rights panel seeks report on pulses scam
BHUBANESWAR – The Orissa Human Rights Commission Tuesday sought a report from the secretary of the state’s women and child development department on the alleged supply of low grade pulses for children’s mid-day meals scheme in the state.
Commission chairman Justice R.K. Patra said the government has been asked to submit a report …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Notices to civic agencies, police on encroachment on roads
NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Tuesday sought the response of the Muncipal Corporation Development (MCD), the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and Delhi Police on a plea of South Delhi residents for action against traders allegedly encroaching on public space and illgeally parked trucks and taxis causing traffic jams.
Justice G.S. Sistani, who had …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Notices to civic agencies, police on encroachment on roads.
Moily criticises Congress MP for graft claim against judge
BANGALORE – Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily Tuesday said he disapproved of passing remarks that damage the judiciarys image and reputation.
“Whoever it is, be it a minister, MP or anybody, one has to be careful,” he told reporters here on queries about Congress MP K.Sudhakarans claim to have witnessed an apex court judge take … Read more »»».
Government agency under scanner for child labour
BULANDSHAHR – Even as the government make efforts to prohibit child labour, an Uttar Pradesh government-owned urban development agency itself has come under scanner for hiring minors for whitewashing and cleaning work at a housing project.
Several children, aged below 14 years, were Tuesday seen sprucing up the Kanshi Ram Awas Yojna – a housing …. Source article : Government agency under scanner for child labour.
CBI asked to file fresh report in Aseemanand case
NEW DELHI – After the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) failed to file a detailed report on how a confessional statement of Swami Assemanand – who is allegedly involved in the 2008 Ajmer blast – was made public, a Delhi court Tuesday asked the CBI director to file a fresh report in the case.
Additional …. Original source : CBI asked to file fresh report in Aseemanand case.
Kalmadi aide’s CBI remand extended
NEW DELHI – A Delhi court Thursday extended the CBI custody of former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi’s aide Shekhar Deorukhkar by two more days. He was sent to five-day remand Feb 12.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Judge O.P. Saini allowed the CBI’s plea to quiz him for two more …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Kalmadi aide’s CBI remand extended.
Raja sent to 14 days judicial custody
NEW DELHI – Former communications minister A. Raja was Thursday sent to 14 days judicial custody by a Delhi court here.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Judge O.P. Saini sent him to judicial custody till March 3, as the the investigation agency did not seek any further remand for interrogation.
Raja’s defence counsel Ramesh …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Raja sent to 14 days judicial custody.
Bihar lawyers strike against evening courts enters third day
PATNA – Thousands of lawyers in Bihar Thursday entered the third day of their week-long strike to protest against evening courts that were introduced in the state in December last year.
Bihar State Bar Council chairman Baleshwar Prasad Sharma said that nearly 80,000 lawyers have joined the strike. The lawyers, including those from the Patna …. Source : Bihar lawyers strike against evening courts enters third day.
Nepal cracks down on Tibet war veterans welfare group
KATHMANDU – The Nepal police has cracked down on an organisation looking after Tibetan resistance fighters, who fought a long guerrilla war against the Chinese invasion and annexation of their country in the 1950s and 1960s, without any provocation, a rights group said.
Police in riot gear Sunday shut down local elections for the leadership … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nepal cracks down on Tibet war veterans welfare group.
Davis case adjourned till March 14 after Pak FM seeks more time to reply on his status
LAHORE – Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry has sought more time from the Lahore High Court to file its reply on the immunity status of double murder-accused US official Raymond Davis.
The LHC began the hearing on Thursday to decide whether Davis possesses diplomatic immunity in a case that has frayed ties between the United States and Pakistan.
People taking lessons in law for better justice in China
BEIJING – Residents in China’s Shanghai city are enabling themselves — through legal lectures and counselling — to get just compensation from developers who expropriate their land and force them to move.
Organised by the Shanghai Tianyi Law Firm and Real Estate Times, the lectures are given in two sessions, Xinhua quoted China Daily … Read more >>>.
Davis case: Foreign ministry seeks more time from court
LAHORE – Pakistan’s foreign ministry Thursday sought more time from the Lahore High Court to respond to whether US official Raymond Davis, who shot dead two Pakistanis here, enjoys diplomatic immunity, a media report said.
The foreign ministry sought more time to file reply in the Raymond Davis case that the court began hearing to … Read more »»».
Deadline for ban on gutkha in plastic sachet stays
NEW DELHI – In a setback to chewing tobacco manufacturers, the Supreme Court Thursday declined to extend the March 1 deadline banning the marketing of tobacco products in plastic sachets.
An apex court bench of Justices G.S Singhvi and A.K. Ganguly, however, said the central government’s rules prohibiting the plastic packaging, which was to come … Read more >>.
Myanmar parliament agrees to set up union supreme court
YANGON – Myanmar’s parliament Wednesday agreed to form a new union supreme court with seven members, the state run radio and television reported.
Of the seven supreme court judges, U Tun Tun Oo was nominated by president-elect U Thein Sein as the chief justice and the nomination is to be discussed in Thursday’s parliament …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Myanmar parliament agrees to set up union supreme court.
Former Kerala minister sent to prison
KOCHI – Former Kerala power minister R. Balakrishnan Pillai surrendered before a special court and was sent to the Central Prison here Friday, a day after the Supreme Court handed him a one-year jail term in a corruption case.
Special court judge B. Vijayakumar directed police to take both Pillai and another accused, contractor …. Source : Former Kerala minister sent to prison.
Former Kerala minister sent to jail
KOCHI – Former Kerala power minister R. Balakrishnan Pillai surrendered before a special court and was sent to jail here Friday, a day after the Supreme Court handed him a one-year jail term in a corruption case.
Special court judge B. Vijayakumar directed police to take Pillai and another accused, contractor P.K. Sajeevan, to …. Read the original article : Former Kerala minister sent to jail.
Court resumes perjury hearings in Jessica Lall case
NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday resumed perjury proceedings against 19 witnesses who turned hostile in the 1999 murder of model Jessica Lall.
The matter was listed before the division bench of Justices S. Ravindra Bhat and G.P. Mittal.
The court proceedings started with the 19 witnesses, including actor Shyan Munshi, …. Read the original article : Court resumes perjury hearings in Jessica Lall case.
Apex court seeks status report on K.G. Balakrishnan
DELHI – Supreme Court Friday asked Attorney General G. Vahanvati to submit the status report on the home ministry’s investigation into a complaint alleging former chief justice K.G. Balakrishnan possessed wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income.
An apex court bench of Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia, Justice K.S. Radhakrishnan and Justice Swatantra Kumar gave …. Source : Apex court seeks status report on K.G. Balakrishnan.
‘Indian-origin bride’s murder suspects ‘tortured by SA police’ to give statement against husband’
CAPE TOWN – In a new twist to Anni Dewai’s murder case in Cape Town, the lawyers of two men arrested over the Indian-origin bride’s killing have claimed that the accused were tortured by the South African police to give their statements against her husband.
South African police has been insisting that Anni’s Brit-Indian millionaire husband, …. Original article : ‘Indian-origin bride’s murder suspects ‘tortured by SA police’ to give statement against husband’.
PF scam: court adjourns hearing till March 14
GHAZIABAD – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here Friday adjourned till March 14 the hearing of the provident fund (PF) scam involving misappropriation of funds in the accounts of class III and IV employees of the Ghaziabad court.
CBI judge A.K. Singh adjourned the hearing in view of the strike called by …. Original article on Gaea Times at : PF scam: court adjourns hearing till March 14.
Obama proposal for entry fee on Canadians creates uproar
TORONTO – President Barack Obama’s proposal to charge an entry fee from Canadians entering the US has infuriated political and business leaders in this country.
In his proposal in the 2012 draft budget submitted to the US Congress Monday, Obama has proposed a ‘passenger inspection fee’ of $5.50 for Canadian entering the US to raise …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Compulsory education gives poor right to dignity: Court
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court said Thursday provision of free and compulsory education to the disadvantaged sections of society was to afford them a right to live with dignity.
An apex court bench of Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia, Justice K.S. Panicker Radhakrishnan and Justice Swatanter Kumar made the observation in the course of the …. Source article : Compulsory education gives poor right to dignity: Court.
Enhanced penalties mooted for cruelty against animals
NEW DELHI – In order to check animal abuse in the country, the environment ministry has called for higher penalties for cruelty against animals in its proposed draft Animal Welfare Act, 2011.
The ministry Thursday came out with a draft of the legislation and invited comments by March 20. The Animal Welfare Act, 2011, when … Read more : Enhanced penalties mooted for cruelty against animals.
Supreme Court reserves verdict on Mulayam’s plea
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Thursday reserved its verdict on the petitions by Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and his family members seeking a review of its 2007 verdict directing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe their assets.
An apex court bench of Justice Altamas Kabir and Justice H.L. Dattu reserved …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Supreme Court reserves verdict on Mulayam’s plea.
Date for Tiwari’s DNA test to be decided March 8
NEW DELHI – Delhi High Court’s Joint Registrar Deepak Garg Saturday deferred to March 8 a decision on the date for the DNA test on Congress leader N.D. Tiwari in a paternity suit.
He also issued notice to the Centre for Cellular Microbiology in Hyderabad seeking an explanation for not discussing the test procedure with … Read more »»».
Kalmadi’s aide, businessman sent to judicial custody
NEW DELHI – A Delhi court Saturday sent former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi’s aide Shekhar Deorukhkar and businessman Binu Nanu to judicial custody in Tihar Jail till March 5 in connection with irregularities in contracts for the 2010 Commonwealth Games (CWG).
Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) judge O.P. Saini sent Deorukhkar … Read : Kalmadi’s aide, businessman sent to judicial custody.
Qureshi questions Pak Govt’s 3-week-time plea in court to reply on Davis’ immunity
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has questioned the three-week time given by the Lahore High Court to the Foreign Ministry to file a reply on the immunity status of double-murder accused US diplomat Raymond Davis.
“As the Deputy Attorney General has requested three weeks to submit a reply on the status of …. Read the original article : Qureshi questions Pak Govt’s 3-week-time plea in court to reply on Davis’ immunity.
Berlusconi calls for judicial reform, new immunity law
ROME – Italy’s beleaguered Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, facing trial for having sex with a teenaged prostitute, has called for an overhaul in the judicial system and said political leaders should be free from prosecution.
Arguing that he has been targeted by the “socialist judges” for political motives, the prime minister said the judiciary should …. Read the original article : Berlusconi calls for judicial reform, new immunity law.
Court drops match-fixing charges against Delhi jeweller
NEW DELHI – Ten years after jeweller Mukesh Kumar Gupta was accused of fixing cricket matches and bribing cricketers, including then South Africa captain Hansie Cronje, the Delhi High Court Friday dropped all charges against him after investigations failed to find any evidence.
Justice Hima Kohli in her judgment relied on an order passed by [..] Read the original article: here.
Lalgarh killings: Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe
KOLKATA – The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the January 7 killings in Lalgarh’s Netai village.
The orders of the court came on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Calcutta Bar Association in January demanding a CBI probe into the incident.
“You should go to …. Original article : Lalgarh killings: Calcutta High Court orders CBI probe.
Bhopal gas tragedy survivor, activist Irfan dies
BHOPAL – Syed M. Irfan (62), a frontline activist for justice in the case against Union Carbide and himself a survivor of the Bhopal gas disaster, died Friday afternoon at his home after long illness.
Despite being severely exposed to the toxic gas in the 1984 industrial disaster, Irfan, who was president …. Read the original article : here.
Delhi government rapped for interfering in power tariff
NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday pulled up the Delhi government for trying to interefere with the fixing of tariff rates for 2010-11 by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC).
The division bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice Manmohan sharply criticised the government, saying: “Delhi government cannot pass any direction, asking … Original source on Gaea Times at : Delhi government rapped for interfering in power tariff.
Former Kerala minister sent to prison (Second Lead, superseding earlier story)
KOCHI – Former Kerala power minister R. Balakrishnan Pillai surrendered before a special court and was sent to the Central Prison here Friday, a day after the Supreme Court handed him a one-year jail term in a corruption case.
Special Court Judge V. Vijayakumar directed police to take both Pillai and another accused, contractor …. Source : Gaea News Network.
CBI moves SC against clean chit to Advani in Babri demolition case
NEW DELHI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday moved the Supreme Court against the clean chit to senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani and other leaders in the Babri mosque demolition case.
Earlier on May 20, former Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani and 20 other Bharatiya Janata Party and …. Original article : CBI moves SC against clean chit to Advani in Babri demolition case.
Rahat, manager fined Rs.1.5 each
NEW DELHI – Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his manager Maroof Ali were Sunday fined Rs.1.5 million ($33,000) each for carrying undeclared foreign currency while trying to leave India earlier this month, sources said.
The artiste and his manager, who were charged under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and Customs Act, will …. Read the original article : Rahat, manager fined Rs.1.5 each.
German journalists freed by Iran arrive in Berlin
BERLIN/TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle arrived back in Germany Sunday with two journalists released by Iran after more than four months in custody, the ministry said.
A spokesman confirmed that the government plane carrying Marcus Hellwig and Jens Koch of Bild am Sonntag newspaper had landed at Berlin-Tegel airport Sunday morning.
The … Original source on Gaea Times at : German journalists freed by Iran arrive in Berlin.
Fresh attempt to stop CBI from closing Bofors case
NEW DELHI – In a bid to stop the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) from closing the Bofors scam case, a Delhi court was Saturday told that the agency may have inflated the amount spent on the probe of the kickbacks in the Rs.15-billion gun deal of 1986.
During a hearing Feb 10 on the …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Bhutto murder: New arrest warrant against Musharraf
ISLAMABAD – The anti-terrorism court in Pakistan’s garrison city of Rawalpindi Saturday again issued an arrest warrant in the Benazir Bhutto assassination case against former president Pervez Musharraf, a media report said.
Judge Rana Nisar, while hearing the case in Adiyala jail, issued the warrant and ordered the authorities concerned to send it to the …. Source article : Bhutto murder: New arrest warrant against Musharraf.
Kerala families keep anxious eye on Bahrain
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – Families and regional experts in Kerala are anxiously following the ongoing turmoil in several Middle Eastern countries, especially Bahrain which has a large Indian diaspora.
“Of the 2.3 million Keralites in the various Middle East countries, one lakh (100,000) are in Bahrain — our state having a little over 50 percent …. Original article : Kerala families keep anxious eye on Bahrain.