Check rising cost of litigation, says PM

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday called for joint efforts by the government, the judiciary and lawyers to check the rising cost of litigation.

“It has been said that justice delayed is justice denied. It is important that concerted cooperative efforts are made by the government, the judiciary and the bar association to deal …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Check rising cost of litigation, says PM.

British voters denied right to vote can claim 750 pounds

LONDON – Britons denied the right to vote due to chaos at polling booths could be entitled up to 750 pounds compensation each, a lawyer has said.

Voters in at least 14 constituencies in eight cities including London, Sheffield and Birmingham were affected by the chaos.
Long queues formed outside polling stations as returning officers were … Original source on Gaea Times at : British voters denied right to vote can claim 750 pounds.

Tamil community to observe ‘black days’ to mark war anniversary

TORONTO – With the first anniversary of the crushing of the LTTE approaching, Canadian Tamils will observe May 17-19 as ‘Days of Remembrance’ for the Tamils killed in what they described as “war crimes against humanity” by Sri Lankan forces.

More than 300,000 Canadians Tamils will join their brethren in different parts of the world to … Original article on : Tamil community to observe ‘black days’ to mark war anniversary.

Economic crisis could reverse progress on child labour: ILO

GENEVA – The global economic crisis has the potential to reverse gains made in recent years in the fight against child labour, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) warned in a new report Saturday.

Between 2004 and 2008, the global number of child labourers declined from 222 million to 215 million, according to ILO data from the …. Original source  : Economic crisis could reverse progress on child labour: ILO.

Prison is tough on gums: Mich. ex-inmate can sue after having no toothpaste for nearly a year

Ex-inmate with bad gums can sue over no toothpaste

DETROIT – A dispute over toothpaste in prison is going back to court.
A former Michigan inmate who says he was denied toothpaste for nearly a year while behind bars can sue, citing his right against cruel and unusual punishment.
Jerry Flanory says he developed gum disease as a …. Read the original article  : Prison is tough on gums: Mich. ex-inmate can sue after having no toothpaste for nearly a year.

98 northeastern kids rescued from Tamil Nadu

NEW DELHI – As many as 98 children from the northeast were rescued from unregistered childrens’ homes in Tamil Nadu this year where the living conditions were “squalid”, Minister of Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath said Friday.

“Seventy-six boys from Assam and Manipur in the age group of 6 to 14 were rescued from Betesta … Original source on Gaea Times at : 98 northeastern kids rescued from Tamil Nadu.

Court gives nod to Delhi low cost housing project

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday gave a green signal to the Delhi government to go ahead with the project under the Rajiv Ratna Awas Yojna housing scheme for slum dwellers in Kanhjawla village near Delhi.

The court had earlier stayed the project after a petition was filed by Joginder Singh, a villager of …. Source  : Court gives nod to Delhi low cost housing project.

Gujarat court bid to help destitute, abandoned women

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High court Friday sought a clear identification of official responsibility on the care of destitute and abandoned women, including widows, in the state.

Furthermore, it wanted the authorities to research and bring out provisions of central and state acts which would benefit them.
Acting on a suo motu petition in case …. Source  : Gujarat court bid to help destitute, abandoned women.

Court issues notice to media house

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday issued notice to a media house for telecasting and publication of tapes and script of the purported conversation between Communication and IT Minister A. Raja and corporate lobbyist Niira Radia.

Justice V.K. Shali issued notice to the TV Today Group, which runs English news channel Headlines Today …. Original source  : Court issues notice to media house.

Court commutes death penalty of minor’s rapist, killer

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday commuted the death penalty of a man, convicted of raping and killing a minor girl, to life imprisonment.

The decision was taken by a division bench of Justice Pradeep Nandrajog and Justice Suresh Kait, who ordered that the convict Ranjeet would not be eligible for any parole … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Court commutes death penalty of minor’s rapist, killer.