Boycott politicians past their shelf life: Nepal’s gay MP

KATHMANDU – With a constitutional crisis less than three weeks away and Nepal’s political parties still squabbling among themselves, the nation’s only openly gay MP and founder of the gay rights movement has called for a boycott of all “senile politicians”.

“The political culture in Nepal is the reason behind our problems,” said an enraged Sunil …. Read the original article  : Boycott politicians past their shelf life: Nepal’s gay MP.

Court comes to rescue of girl pushed into flesh trade

NEW DELHI – Coming to the rescue of a woman who was pushed into the flesh trade, Delhi High Court has directed a lawyer to make arrangements for her rehabilitation.

A division bench of Justices A.K. Sikri and Ajit Bharihoke gave the order while hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by the woman Beena’s mother Shobha …. Source article  : Court comes to rescue of girl pushed into flesh trade.

White flight? In a reversal, nation’s suburbs are now increasingly minority, poor and aging

White flight? Suburbs lose young whites to cities
WASHINGTON – White flight? In a reversal, America’s suburbs are now more likely to be home to minorities, the poor and a rapidly growing older population as many younger, educated whites move to cities for jobs and shorter commutes.
An analysis of 2000-2008 census data by the …. Original article  : White flight? In a reversal, nation’s suburbs are now increasingly minority, poor and aging.

Saints coach Payton says civil ‘process’ complicates ability to discuss Vicodin accusations

Saint coach Payton deflects lawsuit questions

METAIRIE, La. – Saints coach Sean Payton says this weekend’s rookie camp is the wrong time to address accusations that the club covered up prescription drug thefts and abuse at team headquarters.
Payton says he cannot discuss the matter while a civil lawsuit filed by former team security director Geoffrey Santini …. Read the original article  : Saints coach Payton says civil ‘process’ complicates ability to discuss Vicodin accusations.

Notices to Gujarat BJP leaders in Sohrabuddin case

GANDHINAGAR – The brother of Sohrabudin Sheikh, who was allegedly killed by the Gujarat police in a staged gunfight, Saturday served notices to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for contempt of court.

Rajesh P. Mankad, the Ahmedabad-based lawyer for Rubabuddin who lives in Madhya Pradesh, said that the pronouncements by the BJP leaders May …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

45-year-old civil rights slaying still awaiting a trial in Alabama 3 years after indictment

45-year-old civil rights slaying still unresolved

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – It took more than four decades for a former Alabama state trooper to be indicted on charges that he gunned down a black demonstrator during a civil rights protest. Now a three-year delay for the trial has both sides fearing that elderly witnesses could die before they …. Original source  : 45-year-old civil rights slaying still awaiting a trial in Alabama 3 years after indictment.

Make litigation affordable, reduce pending cases: PM (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – “Justice delayed is justice denied”, noted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday, urging the government, the judiciary and lawyers to work together to make litigation affordable and reduce the mounting court cases.

“It has been said that justice delayed is justice denied. In this context it is important that concerted cooperative efforts are made …. Source  : Make litigation affordable, reduce pending cases: PM (Second Lead).

Chinese civil rights lawyers banned from practicing

BEIJING – China revoked the right-to-practice licenses of two civil rights lawyers, sparking condemnation from civil society organisations Saturday.

A notice posted on the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Justice website late Friday announced that the licenses of Tang Jitian and Liu Wei have been revoked after they “disobeyed the instructions of court personnel and disrupted courtroom …. Source  : Chinese civil rights lawyers banned from practicing.

Municipal Corporation of Delhi ignoring RTI Act: Activist

NEW DELHI – A right to information activist has filed a complaint with the Central Information Commission (CIC) against the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for allegedly not having a Central Public Information Officer (CPIO).

The activist alleged that by not appointing a CPIO, the civic agency has ignored the mandatory provisions of the Right to … Read more >>>.

PM urged not to restart work on Narmada dams

NEW DELHI – In an open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, several activists have requested that the construction of dams on Narmada river should not be restarted until the rehabilitation of the displaced is complete and the environmental clearances are met with.

Cedric Prakash, a human rights activist, said: “The chief ministers of Gujarat and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.