Return Shoaib Malik’s passport: Court tells police

HYDERABAD – The Andhra Pradesh High Court Monday directed the police here to return Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik’s passport, which was seized earlier this month in connection with a cheating case filed by his first wife Ayesha Siddiqui.

Justice C.V. Nagarjuna Reddy, who had reserved his order Friday after hearing the arguments of Shoaib’s counsel, Monday …. Read the original article  : here.

Bangladesh court sentences 56 border guards to prison terms for 2009 mutiny

Bangladesh sentences border guards for 2009 mutiny

FENI, Bangladesh – A Bangladesh court has sentenced 56 border guards to prison terms ranging from four months to seven years for involvement in a deadly mutiny last year that left 74 people dead.
Judge Maj. Gen. Mainul Islam said Monday that 24 defendants were given the maximum seven-year imprisonment. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bangladesh court sentences 56 border guards to prison terms for 2009 mutiny.

Karunanidhi offers help to Prabhakaran’s mother

CHENNAI – The Tamil Nadu government is ready to help the mother of slain Tamil Tigers leader Velupillai Prabhakaran to get medical treatment in the state, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi said Monday.

Karunanidhi told the assembly that he knew from news reports that the ailing Parvathi Ammal was presently getting medical treatment in Kuala Lumpur. … Read more : Karunanidhi offers help to Prabhakaran’s mother.

Tharoor’s case has likeness with Chidambaram’s 18 years ago

NEW DELHI – The resignation of Shashi Tharoor as minister of state for external affairs has striking similarity with another incident 18 years ago when Home Minister P. Chidambaram had stepped down from the commerce ministry.

The issue then involved alleged investments by Chidambaram’s wife Nalini in the scam-tainted Fairgrowth Financial Services that had been promoted … Read more >>>.

Jessica Lall case: SC upholds Delhi High Court verdict on Manu Sharma

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the verdict given by the Delhi High Court in the model Jessica Lall murder case, convicting prime accused Manu Sharma to life imprisonment.

On February 8, a bench of the apex court consisting Justices … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Jessica Lall case: SC upholds Delhi High Court verdict on Manu Sharma.

Supreme Court verdict in Jessica Lall murder case today

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on Monday in Jessica Lall murder case in which prime accused Manu Sharma has challenged his life sentence awarded by the Delhi High Court.

A Bench comprising Justices P Sathasivam and Swantanter Kumar had reserved their verdict … Read : Supreme Court verdict in Jessica Lall murder case today.

UAE to discuss women and child rights

Abu Dhabi, April 19 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will hold this week in Abu Dhabi its first meeting on protecting the rights of women and children.

Over 150 people from ministries, governmental departments, civil society as well as researchers and experts will gather Wednesday for the meeting.
The event is being organised by the …. Original article  : UAE to discuss women and child rights.

Haryana sets up its first rural court

CHANDIGARH – Haryana’s first rural court started functioning Sunday in Shahbad town, 65 km from state capital Chandigarh.

Justice D.K. Jain of Supreme Court inaugurated the court at Shahbad tehsil office complex.
In its first sitting, the rural court settled cases of 91 panchayats (village councils) of Shahbad division.
Addressing the gathering, Justice Jain stressed the …. Source article  : Haryana sets up its first rural court.

Togadia summoned by Gujarat riot probe panel

GANDHINAGAR – The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the 2002 post-Godhra riots has summoned Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Praveen Togadia, sources close to him said here Sunday.

According to the sources, the SIT summons were faxed to Togadia’s Delhi office. He has been asked to appear before the probe panel here within a … Original article on : Togadia summoned by Gujarat riot probe panel.

Pakistan ruling party to take action in Bhutto’s murder

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s ruling party is to take legal action against people implicated in the assassination of former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, officials said Sunday.

The move follows the release of a UN investigation which concluded the killing could have been prevented if adequate security had been provide by the government of then president Pervez Musharraf. …. Read the original article  : here.