‘Soft drinks firms flouting rules by not printing ingredients’

NEW DELHI – Soft drink companies are openly flouting rules by not printing ingredients on glass bottles despite being asked to by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, an RTI activist said Friday.

Right To Information (RTI) activist Subhash Chandra Agrawal filed an RTI application with the food processing industries Nov 17, 2008, … Read more »»».

Judge’s gay marriage rulings in Mass. could have broad impact if they’re upheld on appeal

DOJ reviews Mass. rulings on fed gay marriage ban

BOSTON – Legal experts say a judge’s rulings in Massachusetts that the federal law banning gay marriage is unconstitutional could have implications beyond the state if upheld on appeal.
U.S. District Judge Joseph Tauro says the Defense of Marriage Act interferes with a state’s right to define marriage …. Original source  : Judge’s gay marriage rulings in Mass. could have broad impact if they’re upheld on appeal.

Saket court complex misses more deadliines

NEW DELHI – The Saket district court complex in south Delhi, which with 80 courts and 666 lawyers’ chambers will become India’s largest, has missed another deadline for completion. What’s more, authorities still can’t say when it will become operational.

When operational, the seven-storey court complex will take on a major part of the burden of …. Source  : Saket court complex misses more deadliines.

Dentist to pay Rs.57,200 for extracting wrong tooth

CHANDIGARH – A dentist, accused of extracting a wrong tooth, has been directed by a consumer dispute forum here to pay Rs.57,200 as compensation to the patient.

The district consumer disputes redressal forum Thursay directed Kohli to pay a compensation of Rs.50,000 for causing mental agony and harassment to the complainant, Rs.5,000 for covering the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Dentist to pay Rs.57,200 for extracting wrong tooth.

Election panel to decide on complaint against BSP

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday asked the Election Commission to decide on the maintainability of a complaint against putting up of Bahujan Samaj Party’s election symbol ‘elephant’ in public places in Uttar Pradesh in violation of the commission’s notification.

An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice of India S.H. Kapadia said the commission …. Source  : Election panel to decide on complaint against BSP.

Consumer rights awareness growing in India: US NGO

NEW DELHI – Has anyone ever fought for your baby’s faulty crib? Meet Charles W.F. Bell, a veteran consumer rights crusader whose NGO forced manufacturers in the US to withdraw a “faulty crib” from the market this year and who says awareness is growing in India too.

“Our organisation has mobilised public opinion against key [..] Read the original article: here.

Patel surgery victims to file compensation lawsuit against Queensland Health

BRISBANE – A new group of former Patel patients is considering a class action against Queensland Health and others to demand what they called fair compensation for the tragedies they had experienced at the hands of controversial Indian origin surgeon Dr. Jayant Patel.

According to a news.com.au report, about 35 people met in Bundaberg, Queensland, last … Original article on : Patel surgery victims to file compensation lawsuit against Queensland Health.

Colbert teams up with UFW over immigration

Colbert teams up with UFW over immigration

PHOENIX – Stephen Colbert has a new job – farm worker.
A tongue-in-cheek offer – maybe.
But the host of Comedy Central’s “Colbert Report” teamed up Thursday night with Arturo Rodriguez, the president of the United Farm Workers of America, in a challenge to unemployed Americans: Come on, take our jobs.
The … Read : Colbert teams up with UFW over immigration.

The Heat were the winners in free agency, but will they be winners on the court?

Winners in free agency, do Heat win on the court?

Another Big Three?
Big deal.
The news that LeBron James is going to Miami to join Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh will surely have some anointing the Heat as next season’s favorites.
Don’t expect many basketball people to be among them.
“It’s not over with,” New York coach Mike D’Antoni … Read more >>.

Lohan a Long Islander? Not in her legal fight over E-Trade commercials, judge says

Lohan a Long Islander? Not in lawsuit, judge says

NEW YORK – Lindsay Lohan may feel that New York’s Long Island will always be her home, but a judge says that’s not the case for legal purposes.
The actress’ lawsuit over an E-Trade talking-baby commercial has been moved from Long Island to New York City, by court …. Read the original article  : Lohan a Long Islander? Not in her legal fight over E-Trade commercials, judge says.