Legal News – Newsletter for February 17, 2010

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

1984 riots: No relief for Sajjan Kumar from high court
NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Wednesday adjourned by a day the hearing on Congress leader Sajjan Kumar’s plea seeking anticipatory bail in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots till Thursday.

The Congress leader had challenged a trial court order rejecting his anticipatory bail application. He will now have to appear before a … Original source on Gaea Times at : 1984 riots: No relief for Sajjan Kumar from high court.

High court admits Sajjan Kumar’s anticipatory bail plea
NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Wednesday admitted Congress leader Sajjan Kumar’s anticipatory bail plea challenging a trial court order rejecting bail in connection with cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

Justice S.L. Bhayana reserved the order till 2 p.m. after hearing arguments from both sides.
Apprehending arrest, the former union …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Courts can order CBI probe without states’ permission: Supreme Court
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the constitutional validity of courts’ powers to order Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigation without the prior permission of state governments with a provision that this should be used carefully and cautiously.

A five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan in a unanimous judgement … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Courts can order CBI probe without states’ permission: Supreme Court.

Lahore High Court dismisses plea challenging Nawaz Sharif’s electoral eligibility
LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a petition challenging the acceptance of the nomination papers of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif.

The high court bench upheld the returning officer’s decision to accept Sharif’s nomination papers for the by-election, saying the petitioner had failed to substantiate his allegations against the former Prime …. Original source  : Lahore High Court dismisses plea challenging Nawaz Sharif’s electoral eligibility.

Malaysia prefers workers from Nepal, not Bangladesh
DHAKA – Malaysia is hiring over 100,000 workers from Nepal, “sidelining” 55,000 Bangladeshi workers whose visas were cancelled in March last year, a newspaper has reported.

Malaysia banned foreign workers in manufacturing and service sectors after a report forecast that 45,000 Malaysians were at risk of losing their jobs.
In March the same year …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Higher courts can order CBI probe without consulting government
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court and high courts are empowered to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into criminal cases without the concurrence of the union or state governments, the apex court ruled Wednesday.

The significant judgement was given by a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.
The bench, … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Higher courts can order CBI probe without consulting government.

Higher judiciary can order CBI probe
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court and state high courts are empowered to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into criminal cases to protect the fundamental rights of citizens, the apex court ruled Wednesday.
…. Source  : Higher judiciary can order CBI probe.

Aamir Khan resigns from Copyright Act panel
MUMBAI – Miffed by media reports that he is trying to harm writers, Bollywood star Aamir Khan has resigned from the 10-member committee formed by the government to look into the proposed amendments to the Copyright Act.

It seems to me that there is an attempt by certain people to attack me in public by … Read more »».

Malaysian model to have royal audience before being caned
KUALA LUMPUR – The sultan and the regent of Malaysia’s Pahang state will grant an audience to a part-time model who has expressed a wish to meet them before being caned for drinking in public.

Kartika Sari Dewi Shukarno will undergo her caning sentence after her audience with them, the state’s Religious Department director Abdul Manan … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Malaysian model to have royal audience before being caned.

Cuban political prisoner on hunger strike gravely ill
Havana, Feb 17 (IANS/EFE) After 75 days on hunger strike, Cuban political prisoner Orlando Zapata Tamayo has been was transferred to a prison hospital in Havana due to his “grave condition”, said a dissident group.

Elizardo Sanchez, chairman of the unofficial Cuban Human Rights Commission, Tuesday said Zapata’s family confirmed the transfer from the prison in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Cuban political prisoner on hunger strike gravely ill.