Legal News – Weekly Newsletter for February 15-22, 2010
NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court on Monday offered no relief to Lieutenant General P K Rath, who had challenged the initiation of court of inquiry against him in the Sukhna land scam on grants of jurisdiction. A two-judge division bench headed by …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Sukhna scam: High Court dismisses Lt Gen Rath’s petition.
NEW DELHI – Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Wajahat Habibullah, who resigned last year to head the Jammu and Kashmir State Information Commission (JKSIC), says he will continue in his present post and has met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to convey the decision. In a decision that has disappointed many rights activists in Jammu and Kashmir, Habibullah …. Read the original article : Habibullah stays as CIC, tells Omar can’t take RTI post (Lead, Correcting typo in para nine).
TIRUVALLUR – Karnataka High Court Chief Justice P D Dinakaran, who is facing allegations of corruption and land encroachment, did not meet the officials of Survey of India on Monday to tell his version of the case. But it was his wife, who spoke on his behalf. The officials of the Survey of India were to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Land scam: Dinakaran’s wife meets ‘Survey of India’ officials.
NEW DELHI – Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Wajahat Habibullah, who resigned last year to head the Jammu and Kashmir State Information Commission (JKSIC), says he will continue in his present post and has met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to convey the decision. In a decision that has disappointed many rights activists in Jammu and Kashmir, Habibullah … Read more >>.
NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed the petition of Lt. Gen. P.K. Rath who is to face court martial along with former military secretary Lt. Gen. Avadesh Prakash in the Sukna land scam, in Darjeeling district of West Bengal. A division bench of Justices Geeta Mittal and Vipin Sanghi dismissed Rath’s petition saying [..] Read the original article: here.
BHUBANESWAR – In another setback to the beleaguered Posco project, the people who will be displaced when the South Korean steel major sets up a $12 billion steel plant have rejected the rehabilitation and compensation package offered to them. The anti-Posco agitation, which is headed by Posco Pratirodha Samiti, burnt copies of the package Sunday.
LONDON – Britain plans to educate immigrants on the art of queuing properly to help them integrate into the society, a media report said Monday. Foreigners applying to settle in the country will have to learn about the revered British practice of forming a queue for everything from buses to sandwiches, Daily Mirror reported on … Original article on : Immigrants in Britain to be taught to queue.
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court has sought the Maharashtra government’s response to a lawsuit filed by a vegetable vendor accusing a Pune-based private trust of selling her two granddaughters to a Spanish couple under the garb of adoption. A bench of Justice Aftab Alam sought the reply also from the Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA) … Original source on Gaea Times at : Vegetable vendor’s plea moves apex court.
Alinghi waits to decide America’s Cup future VALENCIA, Spain – Alinghi president Ernesto Bertarelli will wait before deciding whether the Swiss team continues sailing the America’s Cup.
NEW DELHI – Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah, who resigned from his post last year to join the newly set up Jammu and Kashmir State Information Commission (JKSIC), has reportedly told state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that he will not be able to take the post. “Habibullah has told Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah …. Original article : Habibullah not to take up Kashmir RTI post.
Tripoli, Feb 16 (IANS/AKI) Libya has started to turn away Europeans who arrive in the country as retaliation for a recent decision by Switzerland to publish a blacklist of 180 Libyans banned from entering the country. The North African country led by Muammar Gaddafi has suspended the issuing of entry visas to European citizens apart from …. Read the original article : Libya bans Europeans.
KATHMANDU – Nepal’s sexual minorities are stung by the refusal of the Russian Cultural Centre in Kathmandu, run by the Russian government, to screen a documentary on gay rights even though the auditorium at the centre had been booked in advance by Nepal’s pioneering gay rights organisation Blue Diamond Society (BDS). BDS had planned a premiere …. Original source : Russian centre in Nepal stops screening gay film.
PATNA – In a bid to keep the Bihar capital clean and garbage free, the Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to impose a Rs.100 fine for spitting, urinating and littering and a Rs.200 fine for throwing garbage in public places. PMC commissioner K. Senthil Kumar, who issued the directive, told IANS here Tuesday: “It will …. Read the original article : here.
WELLINGTON – A former New Zealand florist, who changed the details of her competitors on Google map so that customers could not get to their shops, has been sentenced to 100 hours of community service. Kendra Drinkwater, 40, who ran a company called Napier Florist from her home, committed the offences between Nov 1 and Dec … Read : Ex-florist sentenced for changing rivals’ Google map details.
Madrid, Feb 16 (IANS/EFE) Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos has asked the Cuban government for a “commitment” to respect human rights so that Madrid can convince its European Union partners to soften the bloc’s stance toward the communist-ruled island. Moratinos Monday repeated his wish of revising the bloc’s relationship with the Havana authorities at a …. Source : Gaea News Network.
LOS ANGELES – An overweight passenger who required two air tickets to fly because of his heavy weight was thrown off a Southwest Airlines’ flight Saturday for refusing to buy the extra ticket. Kevin Smith had the choice to either buy two tickets for himself or be kicked off the flight as he could not fit … Read more : Fat passenger sent off airline for not buying extra ticket!.
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court has reiterated that an elected representative cannot be unseated on mere charges that he won the election through electoral malpractice and corruption unless the charges are proved “beyond reasonable doubt like a criminal charge”. A bench of Justice D.K. Jain and Justice P. Sathasivam emphasised this legal principle while dismissing …. Source : MPs cannot be unseated unless charges proved: Supreme Court.
NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Monday asked the Urban Development Ministry to decide the fate of the Sainik Farms colony in south Delhi by the end of the year. A division bench of Justices Madan B. Lokur and Mukta Gupta directed the government to take a final decision on the status of the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Urban development ministry to decide Sainik Farms’ fate.
COLOMBO – A Sri Lankan court Monday issued a warrant for the arrest of the son-in-law of Sri Lanka’s former army commander General Sarath Fonseka, who is already in detention on charges of conspiring against the government. The order was issued by magistrate Lanka Jayaratna after the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) informed the courts that there …. Read the original article : Sri Lankan ex-army chief’s son-in-law to be arrested.
NEW DELHI – The Central Information Commission has asked the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to reveal the names of the companies which have illegally erected cell phone towers across the national capital. The decision came on an application filed by Karam Chand, a resident of Kashmere Gate area in central Delhi, seeking details of all [..] Read the original article: here.
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.
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.
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 – 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 »».
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.
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.
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s smart move to earn kudos for resolving what can be seen as a self-created, almost fatal, constitutional crisis, and his sincerity towards the judiciary will be on real test when NRO cases come up for hearing before the apex court, an editorial in The News says. According to [..] Read the original article: here.
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim has engaged three international DNA and forensic experts, including an Indian professor, to assist in the ongoing trial he is facing on a sodomy charge. The names of C. Damodaran, a professor from Chennai; Brian Leslie McDonald from Sydney and David Lawrence Noel Wells, a professor from … Read : Malaysian leader hires Indian expert to fight sodomy case.
NEW DELHI – After the Church of England, another British investor has decided to sell its shares worth 2.2 million pounds (Rs.159 million/$3.5 million) in the Indian-owned mining company Vedanta Resources, citing serious concerns about the company’s approach to human rights and environment in Orissa. International NGO ActionAid said that the Joseph Rowntree Trust withdrew its … Original article on : Investor sells Vedanta shares over human rights violations.
Washington, Feb 18 (IANS/EFE) The US government has confirmed that one of its top diplomats for Latin America will participate in a new round of talks on immigration issues with Cuba in Havana this week. “The discussions will focus on how best to promote safe, legal, and orderly migration between Cuba and the United States,” the …. Read the original article : US confirms immigration talks with Cuba.
WASHINGTON – US President Barack Obama was to hold a long-awaited meeting Thursday with Tibet’s spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, rebutting China’s threats that the encounter would further harm ties between the two powers. Obama and the Dalai Lama will meet in the White House and are not not expected to appear together before cameras, unlike …. Original source : Obama set to meet Dalai Lama.
‘Harry Potter’ author hit with plagiarism lawsuit SYDNEY – J.K. Rowling has been named in a lawsuit alleging she stole ideas for her wildly popular and lucrative “Harry Potter” books from another British author.
Prosecutors: death row judge deserves punishment SAN ANTONIO – Prosecutors who put an embattled Texas judge on trial for refusing to keep her court open to hear a death row inmate’s final appeal say she still deserves punishment.
Trudeau gets 30 days for crashing judge’s computer CHICAGO – A federal judge in Chicago who was barraged by e-mails from supporters of best-selling author and infomercial pitchman Kevin Trudeau has sentenced Trudeau to 30 days in jail and fined him $50,000.
NY questions health claims of some 9/11 responders NEW YORK – Lawyers defending New York City against thousands of lawsuits filed by Sept. 11 emergency responders say many of the claims are baseless.
DHAKA – A group of 200 ethnic Rohingyas was repatriated to Bangladesh late Wednesday from Thailand, more than a year after the group tried to illegally migrate to Malaysia before being detained in Thai waters. The group, which had started off from Bangladesh’s southeastern Cox’s Bazar district in late 2008, only contained 28 confirmed Bangladeshi citizens. …. Source article : Thailand repatriates illegal Bangladeshi migrants.
HYDERABAD – Legislators of the ruling Congress party in Andhra Pradesh stand divided over the state high court order on police action against students of Osmania University protesting for a separate Telangana state. A day after two legislators from the Andhra region took exception to the court reprimanding the government and police and making certain observations … Read more »».
KUALA LUMPUR – Three Malaysian women who were caned for having illicit sex have regretted their actions and plan to turn over a new leaf. The New Straits Times carried interviews with the three women Friday, a day after the first-ever caning of women triggered protests by human rights and women’s organisations.
LONDON – Multi-millionaire J.K. Rowling, who authored the international best-seller “Harry Potter” books, has vowed to fight a claim that she plagiarised parts of her books and says she is saddened by it. Rowling has been charged with taking inspiration for her novels from “The Adventures of Willy the Wizard”.
WASHINGTON – Brushing off Chinese warnings, President Barack Obama met with the Dalai Lama to express his “strong support” for human rights and religious freedom for the people of Tibet while encouraging a direct dialogue with China. “The president stated his strong support for the preservation of Tibet’s unique religious, cultural and linguistic identity and the [..] Read the original article: here.
CHANDIGARH – The 2001 census showed that Haryana had the worst male-female ratio in India. Since then, it has had partial success in reversing the imbalance, but a negative trend shown by nine out of 21 districts in the last one year threatens to undo the good work. For a state which had the lowest overall … Original source on Gaea Times at : Haryana saves more girls, but 9 districts fall behind.
Madrid, Feb 19 (IANS/EFE) Spain has asked the Cuban government to provide better humanitarian treatment for ailing dissidents during a meeting in Madrid to discuss the state of human rights on the communist-ruled island. As in the three previous meetings to discuss human rights, the Spanish government expressed its humanitarian interest in several “specific cases” of … Read more : Spain asks Cuba for better treatment of political prisoners.
Havana, Feb 19 (IANS/EFE) The unofficial Cuban Commission on Human Rights and National Reconciliation has said that four political prisoners were released from prison in January, but it added that “political repression continued increasing, in the form of arbitrary arrests for several hours or several days”. “In the month of December 2009, we document at least …. Read the original article : here.
Oldest Canadian vet of WWI dies at 109 John Babcock died Thursday in Spokane, where he has lived since 1932, according to a statement from Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Magna Entertainment files reorganization plan DOVER, Del. – Horse-track owner Magna Entertainment Corp. has filed a reorganization plan in Delaware bankruptcy court after reaching a settlement with unsecured creditors.
Calif. court reverses $6.2M firefighter judgment LOS ANGELES – An appeals court has reversed a $6.2 million verdict against the city of Los Angeles in a discrimination lawsuit filed by a black lesbian firefighter.
Judge sets stage for trials over 9/11 illnesses NEW YORK – A federal judge has set the stage for the first civil trials over illnesses caused by ash and dust from the World Trade Center following the terrorist attack.
ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan has given “a last chance” to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman to file a progress report on the implementation of National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) verdicts. On Friday, a three-member bench comprising Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Justice Chaudhry Ijaz Ahmed and Justice Ghulam Rabbani expressed displeasure …. Source : Gaea News Network.
ISLAMABAD – Despite being warned by the Supreme Court about the implementation of the NRO verdict, the Pakistani Law Ministry looks determined to block the reopening of Swiss corruption cases against President Asif Zardari and others. According to The News, NAB chairman is facing the wrath of the Supreme Court for not implementing the two-month-old NRO … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pak Law Ministry looks determined to block NRO cases against Zardari.
DOJ: No misconduct for Bush interrogation lawyers
Judge: Joe Jackson can get Jackson’s medical files LOS ANGELES – A judge says Michael Jackson’s father can receive medical records related to his superstar son’s death.
Justice scales back criticism of Bush-era lawyers WASHINGTON – The Justice Department has concluded Bush administration lawyers showed poor judgment – not professional misconduct – in writing memos authorizing harsh interrogation techniques.
NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court has advised those in power to ensure that there should be no trace of arrogance and vanity while discharging their official duty. A bench of Justice Dalveer Bhandari and Justice A.K. Patnaik gave this counsel to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), while also rebuking it for dismissing one of …. Source : No arrogance while discharging duty, advises apex court.
Mass. says federal marriage law unconstitutional BOSTON – Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley says a federal law that defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman interferes with her state’s right to regulate the institution.
NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday gave another two-month breather to Blueline bus operators plying in south Delhi. Justice S. Muralidhar asked the government to explain why no-show cause notice was issued for the buses which have valid permits, and directed the government to file reply by April 13.
NEW DELHI – When they enact a scene of a child suffering because of forced labour, they will be doing so based on their own experiences. Starting Saturday, a group of former child labourers will launch an awareness campaign on the issue through theatre. Mukti Caravan, the theatre group, will go around the city performing and … Read more : Former child labourers to spread awareness through theatre.
NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi Race Club to deposit the entertainment tax it collects by selling tickets and by levying additional charges for carrying mobile phones inside the club. A division bench of Justices B.D. Ahmed and Siddharth Mridul directed the club to deposit Rs.40 lakh with the Delhi … Original article on : Court directs Delhi Race Club to deposit entertainment tax.
NEW DELHI – Coming to the rescue of an elderly couple who were fighting for their investments, Delhi High Court has pulled up the central government for subjecting them to litigation. It also directed the government to pay back their savings, along with the cost of Rs.15,000 each. Justice S. Muralidhar directed the Commissioner of Payments … Read more >>.
NEW DELHI – Pelting stones at a policeman during a protest march proved costly for Bollywood actor and Congress MP Raj Babbar as a city court framed charges against him and others for the incident here. “I charge you that you along with co-accused on May 9, 2000… in furtherance of your common intention formed an …. Source : Gaea News Network.
New Saudi law would allow women lawyers in court RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s justice minister says his department is drafting a law that would allow female lawyers to argue legal cases in court for the first time.
NEW DELHI – A group of seven former child labourers Saturday kicked off a week-long sensitisation drive here against the evil of child labour. The campaign is through the medium of street plays and theatre. A part of the theatre group, Mukti Caravan, the children are all above the age of 18 and have …. Original article : Former child labourers kick off awareness campaign.
SHIMLA – The Himachal Pradesh High Court Saturday announced the setting up of an exclusive ‘green bench’ to deal with cases related to environmental issues. The high court receives plenty of petitions on various issues ranging from mining to forests to environmental loss. The green bench would now speedily dispose of such cases. It would meet … Read more : Himachal high court gets ‘green bench’.
KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia Saturday asked the United States, Australia and other critics to respect its laws and not criticise the ongoing trial of opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim charged with sodomising his former aide. If Australia and the US are civilised nations, then they should not question our actions, Deputy Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said.
NEW DELHI – The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has been urged to reveal the reasons behind constructing three “semi-VVIP” pyres at the Nigambodh Ghat cremation ground here. The Central Information Commission (CIC) posed the question following an appeal by Right to Information (RTI) activist Subhash Chandra Agrawal, who asked the question to the Municipal Corporation of [..] Read the original article: here.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Sukhna scam: High Court dismisses Lt Gen Rath’s petition
Habibullah stays as CIC, tells Omar can’t take RTI post (Lead, Correcting typo in para nine)
Land scam: Dinakaran’s wife meets ‘Survey of India’ officials
Habibullah stays as CIC, tells Omar can’t take RTI post
Sukna land scam: Court dismisses petition of officer facing court martial
Locals reject rehabilitation package of South Korean steel major
“The … Read more »».Immigrants in Britain to be taught to queue
Vegetable vendor’s plea moves apex court
Alinghi waits on BMW Oracle to decide America’s Cup future; lawsuit and boat class obstacles
BMW Oracle completed a 2-0 sweep of Alinghi on Sunday to win the contentious series after the international sailing classic had been stuck inside the court room since July 2007.
Bertarelli …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Alinghi waits on BMW Oracle to decide America’s Cup future; lawsuit and boat class obstacles.Habibullah not to take up Kashmir RTI post
Libya bans Europeans
Russian centre in Nepal stops screening gay film
Now, fines for spitting and urinating in Patna
Ex-florist sentenced for changing rivals’ Google map details
Spain seeks human rights commitment from Cuba
Fat passenger sent off airline for not buying extra ticket!
MPs cannot be unseated unless charges proved: Supreme Court
Urban development ministry to decide Sainik Farms’ fate
Sri Lankan ex-army chief’s son-in-law to be arrested
CIC asks MCD to reveal details of illegal cell towers
1984 riots: No relief for Sajjan Kumar from high court
High court admits Sajjan Kumar’s anticipatory bail plea
Apprehending arrest, the former union …. Source : Gaea News Network.Courts can order CBI probe without states’ permission: Supreme Court
Lahore High Court dismisses plea challenging Nawaz Sharif’s electoral eligibility
Malaysia prefers workers from Nepal, not Bangladesh
In March the same year …. Source : Gaea News Network.Higher courts can order CBI probe without consulting government
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
…. Source : Higher judiciary can order CBI probe.Aamir Khan resigns from Copyright Act panel
Malaysian model to have royal audience before being caned
Cuban political prisoner on hunger strike gravely ill
Gilani plays smart, but Chief Justice emerges winner in averting Pak constitutional crisis
Malaysian leader hires Indian expert to fight sodomy case
Investor sells Vedanta shares over human rights violations
US confirms immigration talks with Cuba
Obama set to meet Dalai Lama
Author JK Rowling accused in lawsuit of stealing ideas for “Harry Potter” books
The estate of the late Adrian Jacobs on Wednesday added Rowling as a defendant in a lawsuit it filed in June against Bloomsbury …. Original article : Author JK Rowling accused in lawsuit of stealing ideas for “Harry Potter” books.Prosecutors: Texas judge who refused to keep court open for death row appeal must be punished
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller faces five charges of judicial misconduct for apparently denying twice-convicted … Read more : Prosecutors: Texas judge who refused to keep court open for death row appeal must be punished.Infomercial pitchman Trudeau gets 30 days for unleashing e-mails that crashed judge’s computer
Judge Robert Gettleman gave Trudeau 24 hours to appeal the Wednesday sentence. The judge told …. Source article : Infomercial pitchman Trudeau gets 30 days for unleashing e-mails that crashed judge’s computer.In bid to defend city, NYC lawyers challenge health claims of some 9/11 responders
They asked a judge late Tuesday in a series of court filings to dismiss some of the first cases headed toward trial.
The city’s legal …. Original article on Gaea Times at : In bid to defend city, NYC lawyers challenge health claims of some 9/11 responders.Thailand repatriates illegal Bangladeshi migrants
Police action: Andhra Congress divided over court order
Caning helped deal with guilt, say Malaysian women
The interviews were …. Read the original article : here.‘Harry Potter’ author Rowling vows to battle plagiarism charge
Solicitors acting for the estate of …. Source article on Gaea Times at : ‘Harry Potter’ author Rowling vows to battle plagiarism charge.Obama meets Dalai Lama, speaks for human rights
Haryana saves more girls, but 9 districts fall behind
Spain asks Cuba for better treatment of political prisoners
Dissidents say repression on the rise in Cuba
Oldest Canadian veteran of World War I dies at age 109 in Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. – The oldest Canadian veteran of World War I has died at the age of 109.
“I was deeply saddened to learn today of the death …. Read the original article : Oldest Canadian veteran of World War I dies at age 109 in Spokane.Magna Entertainment files reorganization plan based on creditors dropping lawsuit
According to Thursday’s filing, the unsecured creditors will drop a lawsuit claiming that MEC’s parent company, Ontario-based MI Developments, and its chairman, Frank Stronach, propped up Magna with …. Original source : Magna Entertainment files reorganization plan based on creditors dropping lawsuit.Appeals court reverses $6.2M discrimination verdict for lesbian firefighter against city of LA
The 2nd District Court of Appeal issued a decision Thursday in the case filed by Brenda Lee of Mission Hills. She sued the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Appeals court reverses $6.2M discrimination verdict for lesbian firefighter against city of LA.Judge sets stage for trials over 9/11 illnesses, picks 12 responders to represent thousands
More than 9,000 people who played a role in the ground zero recovery operation have filed lawsuits against …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Judge sets stage for trials over 9/11 illnesses, picks 12 responders to represent thousands.Pak Supreme Court gives ‘last chance’ to NAB to implement NRO verdicts
Pak Law Ministry looks determined to block NRO cases against Zardari
Review finds no misconduct but cites Bush-era lawyers for poor judgment on interrogation memos
WASHINGTON – Justice Department lawyers showed “poor judgment” but did not commit professional misconduct when they authorized CIA interrogators to use waterboarding and other harsh tactics at the height of the U.S. war on terrorism, an internal review released Friday found.
The decision closes the book …. Source article : Review finds no misconduct but cites Bush-era lawyers for poor judgment on interrogation memos.Judge rules Joe Jackson can receive some of son Michael Jackson’s medical files
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff ruled Friday that Joe Jackson can receive his son’s medical records from the hospital where he died on June 25.
Jackson’s attorney, Brian Oxman, …. Read the original article : Judge rules Joe Jackson can receive some of son Michael Jackson’s medical files.Justice Department review reduces criticism of Bush-era lawyers on interrogation memos
The decision is described in documents sent to lawmakers, capping a two-year examination of the government attorneys who wrote memos that authorized tactics such as …. Original source : Justice Department review reduces criticism of Bush-era lawyers on interrogation memos.No arrogance while discharging duty, advises apex court
Mass. attorney general says federal marriage law should be declared unconstitutional
Coakley’s office filed a lawsuit in July challenging the federal Defense of Marriage Act. In papers filed late Thursday, …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Mass. attorney general says federal marriage law should be declared unconstitutional.Blueline buses to continue in south Delhi: Court
Meanwhile, the interim order … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Blueline buses to continue in south Delhi: Court.Former child labourers to spread awareness through theatre
Court directs Delhi Race Club to deposit entertainment tax
Court pulls up government for investors’ plight
Court frames charges against Congress MP Raj Babbar
Saudi draft law would allow women lawyers to argue cases in court
Sheik Mohammed al-Issa told reporters Saturday the bill will be issued in the coming days as part of …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Saudi draft law would allow women lawyers to argue cases in court.Former child labourers kick off awareness campaign
Himachal high court gets ‘green bench’
Respect our law, Malaysia tells US and Australia
The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Respect our law, Malaysia tells US and Australia.Reveal reasons behind ’semi-VVIP’ pyres: CIC tells DDA
Monday, February 22, 2010
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