Akshardham case: Gujarat High Court upholds death sentence

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday upheld the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) court’s verdict awarding death sentence to three accused in the 2002 Akashardham terror attack.

A two-member division bench of Justices RM Doshit and KM Thakar upheld the sentence by a POTA court. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Woman sues Google for ‘misleading’ her on Google Maps!

MELBOURNE – Google has been slapped with a lawsuit over incorrect directions on Google Maps by a Los Angeles woman for giving her “unsafe” directions while travelling interstate.

Lauren Rosenberg used her BlackBerry to ask Google Maps for walking directions to Prospector Avenue from Daly Street.

But the directions by Google Maps led her to a busy …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

CAPITAL CULTURE: ‘West Wing Week’ videos: a not-quite-viral web stroll through Obama’s week

CAPITAL CULTURE: ‘West Wing Week,’ not quite viral
WASHINGTON – Moments before Elena Kagan is introduced to the nation as President Barack Obama’s choice for the Supreme Court, the president turns to her and offers a mock-helpful suggestion: “Just don’t trip. That’ll be really embarrassing.” Kagan chuckles and shoots back playfully, “It’s very …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : CAPITAL CULTURE: ‘West Wing Week’ videos: a not-quite-viral web stroll through Obama’s week.

Spanish cyclist Valverde gets global ban for doping after 4-year pursuit by cycling body

Spanish cyclist Valverde gets 2-year doping ban

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Spanish cyclist Alejandro Valverde received a global two-year ban Monday for his connection to a blood-doping ring, but was allowed to keep his 2009 Spanish Vuelta victory.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in favor of the International Cycling Union and World Anti-Doping Agency, which wanted … Original article on : Spanish cyclist Valverde gets global ban for doping after 4-year pursuit by cycling body.

Scrap POSCO project, says Orissa’s fact-finding team

MUMBAI – A six-member fact finding team, headed by Justice (retd) Hosbert Suresh of the Bombay High Court, Monday demanded the immediate withdrawal of the proposed POSCO project in Orissa’s Jagatsinghpur district.

Voicing strong opposition to police’s use of force and filing of false cases against peaceful protesters in the district May 15, Justice Suresh … Read more »».

Gujarat court upholds voting right of 10 farm societies

GANDHINAGAR – Representatives of Gujarat’s 10 agriculturist cooperative societies have cast their votes for a district agriculture produce markets committee (APMC) after the Gujarat High Court Monday upheld their right to do so.

The representatives of the societies are part of the APMC as per the APMC Act and shall be allowed to cast their votes, …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rights group appeals for African detainees’ release

NEW DELHI – Civil rights group, People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), Monday appealed to the Indian government to release a dozen Africans held in detention centre in Delhi. The detainees have threatened to go on hunger strike from June 1.

The 12 African languishing in a foreigners’ detention centre in the Indian capital, had written … Read more >>>.

Congress alleges victimisation of Dalits in Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR – Gujarat Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil Monday charged Chief Minister Narendra Modi of victimising Dalits who oppose his policies against the interest of the socially marginalised people.

“Cases are being filed against Gujarat Dalit leaders at the instance of the chief minister,” said Gohil, who is also the leader of opposition in the state assembly. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Congress alleges victimisation of Dalits in Gujarat.

Navy employee held for spying sent to judicial custody

NEW DELHI – An Indian Navy employee arrested by Delhi Police on espionage charges was Monday sent to 14-day judicial custody by a city court.

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Kaveri Baweja asked Tihar Jail authorities to present Chand Kumar Prasad, 24, in court June 13.
He was presented in the court Monday after five days of custodial … Original source on Gaea Times at : Navy employee held for spying sent to judicial custody.

China issues new rules banning evidence obtained through torture

China bans court evidence obtained by torture

BEIJING – China has issued new rules saying evidence obtained through torture and threats cannot be used in criminal prosecutions and said such evidence would be thrown out in death penalty cases that are under appeal.
The new regulations – posted on the central government’s website Sunday – make it [..] Read the original article: here.