LHC dismisses petition against US drone attacks

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a petition against US drone attacks in Pakistan, which had asked for a ban on them in the absence of an “agreement or treaty” by the government over the attacks.

The petition was moved by Sardar Zaheer Ahmad, in which he requested that the Pakistan government should …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : LHC dismisses petition against US drone attacks.

Haneef sues former Australian minister

MELBOURNE – Mohamed Haneef, an Indian doctor who was falsely accused of aiding terrorists, has launched defamation proceedings against a former Australian minister.

Haneef’s lawyers said they lodged the suit against former immigration minister Kevin Andrews in the Supreme Court in Brisbane Thursday, Australian news agency AAP reported.
A claim has also been made for … Original source on Gaea Times at : Haneef sues former Australian minister.

French court weighs whether to delay trial centering on L’Oreal heiress

Trial centering on France’s richest woman opens

NANTERRE, France – A French court is considering whether it should delay a trial on claims that France’s richest woman was coerced into giving ???1 billion ($1.2 billion) of cash and artworks to a friend.
The trial pits L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt against her daughter, Francoise Bettencourt-Meyers, who says a …. Original source  : French court weighs whether to delay trial centering on L’Oreal heiress.

In speech, Obama to spell out for public his argument for moving ahead on immigration overhaul

In speech, Obama to argue for immigration overhaul
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama hopes to rally new momentum behind the push for an immigration overhaul.
Obama is laying out his rationale in a speech Thursday in Washington, his first on the issue as president.
The president will explain why he thinks a comprehensive approach is the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : In speech, Obama to spell out for public his argument for moving ahead on immigration overhaul.

Nadia death case: Supreme Court rejects Goa ex-minister Pacheco’s bail plea

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former Goa Tourism Minister Francisco Pacheco in connection with the death of his female friend Nadia Torrado in Chennai.

The apex court, in its ruling, said that tampering with evidence by Pacheco could not be ruled out.

On June 21, the Bombay High … Original source on Gaea Times at : Nadia death case: Supreme Court rejects Goa ex-minister Pacheco’s bail plea.

Indian-origin doctor gets seven years’ jail in Australia

MELBOURNE – Jayant Patel, an Indian origin doctor held guilty of manslaughter and causing grievous bodily harm on patients at an Australian hospital, was Thursday sentenced to seven years in prison.

The sentence was read out in Brisbane Supreme Court.
“In view of the verdicts of the jury, there is no denying the gravity of your … Read : Indian-origin doctor gets seven years’ jail in Australia.

Lawyers protest in Coimbatore

COIMBATORE – Lawyers in Coimbatore took to the streets in protest against police personnel beating up one of their colleagues on Wednesday.

Around 200 lawyers boycotted court proceedings and demonstrated on city roads demanding action against the policemen who thrashed Kalai Arasan, a local advocate.

The police personnel named in the attack were first arrested and … Original article on : Lawyers protest in Coimbatore.

Britain explains new visa rules for interim immigration cap

LONDON – For those who plan to immigrate to Britain, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) has given a detailed explanation to help better understand the implications of the British government’s interim limit on non-EU immigration from July 19.

The agency said in a release that until the interim limit is implemented July 19, 2010, …. Source article  : Britain explains new visa rules for interim immigration cap.

Malaysian woman acquitted of killing Indonesian maid amid domestic worker protection debate

Malaysian acquitted of killing Indonesian maid

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – A court acquitted a Malaysian woman of killing her Indonesian housemaid, her lawyer said Thursday, in a case that highlighted complaints about the abuse of foreign domestic workers.
Chen Pei Ee was charged in 2007 with the murder of Kunarsih, who was found dead with bruises on …. Source article  : Malaysian woman acquitted of killing Indonesian maid amid domestic worker protection debate.

Federal jury sides with Idaho hospital, physician in parental medical rights lawsuit

Jury rules against couple in parental rights case

BOISE, Idaho – A federal jury has decided a family’s civil rights were not violated when their young daughter was given a spinal tap in Idaho against their wishes.
Corissa and Eric Mueller brought the lawsuit against St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center, Dr. Richard MacDonald, Boise and state officials …. Read the original article  : Federal jury sides with Idaho hospital, physician in parental medical rights lawsuit.