President calls for affordable justice for India’s poor

GUWAHATI – President Pratibha Patil Saturday called for affordable and accessible justice for India’s poor and said a large number of pending cases at various levels of the judiciary was a matter of serious concern.

“Litigation is not an inexpensive option. For the poor and disadvantaged sections of society, approaching courts without legal aid is …. Read the original article  : President calls for affordable justice for India’s poor.

US Sen. Scott Brown agrees to meeting with group representing undocumented students

Brown agrees to meet rep of undocumented students

BOSTON – Sen. Scott Brown’s office says he will meet with a college student from a coalition representing undocumented students, after students staged a sit-in at his Boston office.
The announcement comes after the group launched an online petition that garnered 300 signatures asking Brown to meet with undocumented … Original article on : US Sen. Scott Brown agrees to meeting with group representing undocumented students.

LA prosecutors argue Roman Polanski’s victim can’t seek dismissal of decades-old sex case

Prosecutors argue Polanski victim can’t alter case

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles prosecutors are asking an appeals court to reject a request by the victim in Roman Polanski’s decades-old sex case to have the matter dismissed.
In a filing Friday, prosecutors argue that a recent constitutional revision does not grant victims in California the right to determine …. Source article  : LA prosecutors argue Roman Polanski’s victim can’t seek dismissal of decades-old sex case.

State judge overturns Arkansas law banning unmarried couples from fostering, adopting kids

State judge overturns Ark. adoption ban law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A state judge on Friday struck down an Arkansas law approved by voters that banned gay couples and other unmarried people living together from serving as adoptive or foster parents.
Pulaski County Circuit Judge Chris Piazza said in a two-page ruling that people in “non-marital relationships” … Read more : State judge overturns Arkansas law banning unmarried couples from fostering, adopting kids.

Lahore High Court issues notices to Asif, ex-girlfriend Veena Malik

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to both fast bowler Mohammed Asif and his estranged girl friend Veena Malik on their respective petitions seeking action against each other.

While the court has issued a notice to television actress Malik on a petition …. Source article  : Lahore High Court issues notices to Asif, ex-girlfriend Veena Malik.

ACLU lawyer asks NY appeals court to restore lawsuit; government says no need for that

NYC appeals court hears challenge to wiretap law

NEW YORK – A federal appeals panel in New York has heard arguments to restore a lawsuit challenging a law that lets the United States eavesdrop on overseas conversations.
A lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union told the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Friday that the law … Original article on : ACLU lawyer asks NY appeals court to restore lawsuit; government says no need for that.

Bhopal gas victims accuse CBI of delaying case

BHOPAL – Charging the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) with deliberately delaying the Bhopal gas disaster case by seeking repeated adjournments, the victims of the world’s worst industrial disaster Friday said they were planning to appoint their own counsel to fight the legal battle.

“The CBI perhaps wants that the case is delayed to such an … Read more >>.

Paparazzo’s lawsuit against actor Woody Harrelson dismissed in Los Angeles court

Lawsuit against Woody Harrelson dismissed
LOS ANGELES – Court records show a lawsuit filed by a former TMZ photographer who accused Woody Harrelson of attacking him has been dismissed.

Filings in Los Angeles Superior Court state Harrelson and the photographer, Josh Levine, reached a settlement earlier this month. The details of the settlement were not included in … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Paparazzo’s lawsuit against actor Woody Harrelson dismissed in Los Angeles court.

IPS officer seeks bail in Gujarat fake gun battle case

GANDHINAGAR – Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Dinesh M.N. Friday moved the Gujarat High Court for bail after a lower court rejected his plea in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake gun battle case last week.

“I have been in judicial custody for the last three years and so my plea for interim bail may be considered. …. Read the original article  : IPS officer seeks bail in Gujarat fake gun battle case.

GPS operational in 100 Delhi buses, court told

NEW DELHI – The Delhi government Friday told the Delhi High Court that the Global Positioning System (GPS) is operational in 100 buses and would be installed in 1,000 more buses in four months’ time.

Delhi government counsel Meera Bhatia told a division bench of Justice Vikramjit Sen and Justice A.K. Pathak earlier this week that … Read : GPS operational in 100 Delhi buses, court told.