Apex court okays Tamil Nadu quota law

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday granted protection to the Tamil Nadu government’s quota law, which provides for 69 percent reservation in educational institutions and jobs.

The apex court bench of Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia and Justices K.S. Radhakrishna Rao and Swatanter Kumar also directed the state backward class commission to revisit the reservation …. Source  : Apex court okays Tamil Nadu quota law.

Indians in Britain to double by 2051

LONDON – The population of Indians in Britain is expected to nearly double from 1.4 million to 2.67 million by 2051 by which time the country’s population would hover around the 78 million mark, according to a new study.

The study conducted by academics from the University of Leeds, says that ethnic minorities are set to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Indians in Britain to double by 2051.

UN panel reviews women’s situation in India

UNITED NATIONS – A UN committee on the elimination of discrimination against women has begun a review of the situation of women in India and seven other countries.

During its 19-day session here, India will be reviewed on an exceptional basis, with the committee considering the country’s follow-up report on the impact of the 2002 Gujarat [..] Read the original article: here.

US disappointed by Swiss freeing of Polanksi

WASHINGTON – The US government expressed disappointment over Switzerland’s decision Monday to free film director Roman Polanksi and refusal to extradite him to the United States for his 1977 rape conviction.

US State Department spokesman PJ Crowley said the government will review its options in light of the decision and remained committed to pursuing justice against …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : US disappointed by Swiss freeing of Polanksi.

Replace animals in medical training: PETA

MUMBAI – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), India, has urged medical colleges in Mumbai to replace the use of animals in medical training, a PETA official said Monday.

“Upon learning that the Medical Council of India (MCI) has withdrawn its requirement that every medical school in India maintain an animal house and use … Original article on : Replace animals in medical training: PETA.

Court pulls up MCD for bad roads ahead of Games

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Monday came down heavily on the Municipal Corporation of Delhi over the pathetic condition of roads in the capital just three months before the Commonwealth Games.

“Despite various directions given by this court, the picture appears to be more dismal than what is being shown to the court …. Read the original article  : here.

More steps needed for welfare of mentally challenged: Court

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court Monday took the central and state governments to task for their lack of initiative in attending to the welfare of the mentally challenged, including orphans and beggers.

“Just acts (laws) are not enough when there are children and beggers on the streets. Your initiative to do something for them is … Read more : More steps needed for welfare of mentally challenged: Court.

Government questioned on special fund for courts

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday issued notice to the central and state governments and the high courts on a report seeking to create a separate “infrastructure fund” for improving facilities in subordinate courts.

The proposed “infrastructure fund” sought to be created would be funded by the deposits of the court fees and fines imposed …. Source article  : Government questioned on special fund for courts.

Rs.50,000 compensation ordered for homeopathic medicine maker

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court has directed a drug company to pay compensation of Rs.50,000 to a homeopathic medicine maker whom it had sued for alleged trademark infringement.

While dismissing Himalaya Drug Company’s plea to restrain homeopathic medicine company SBL Limited from manufacturing homeopathic drug by the name LIV-T, Justice S. Muralidhar said …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rs.50,000 compensation ordered for homeopathic medicine maker.

Gujarat High Court fines advocate

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court Monday fined an advocate for continuing his arguments even after an order was dictated in a land transaction case.

A division bench of Chief Justice S.J. Mukhopadhaya and Justice K.M. Thaker ordered advocate Dilip Shah to pay a fine of Rs.20,000. The money will be deposited with the state …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Gujarat High Court fines advocate.