EX CJI Ahmadi’s resignation from Bhopal Memorial Hospital Trust accepted

NEW DELHI -The resignation of former Chief Justice of India A M Ahmadi as the Chairman of the Bhopal Memorial Hospital Trust (BMHT) was accepted by the Supreme Court on Monday.

The apex court has allowed the Centre to take over the trust’s management.

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, comprising Chief Justice S H …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

High Court dismisses Sajjan Kumar’s plea in 1984 riots case

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed senior Congress leader Sajjan Kumar’s petition challenging a trial court’s order to frame charges against him in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

In the order, Justice Vipin Sanghi questioned the motive of the Delhi Police in cancelling the FIR against Kumar when the matter was …. Source article  : High Court dismisses Sajjan Kumar’s plea in 1984 riots case.

Defense in Blagojevich trial to begin; lawyers for ousted governor’s brother to go first

Defense to start in trial of Blagojevich brothers
CHICAGO – Rod Blagojevich’s brother is likely to be one of the first witnesses this week as both men’s defense cases begin at the former governor’s corruption trial.
Robert Blagojevich maintains he did nothing wrong in connection with an alleged plan by his brother to sell President … Read more : Defense in Blagojevich trial to begin; lawyers for ousted governor’s brother to go first.

Court accepts Ahmadi’s resignation from Bhopal trust

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday accepted the resignation of former chief justice A.M. Ahmadi as chairman of the Bhopal Memorial Hospital Trust.

The court accepted the central government’s application to take over the hospital set up for the victims of Bhopal gas tragedy that had taken place in 1984.
The bench headed by Chief …. Source article  : Court accepts Ahmadi’s resignation from Bhopal trust.

Car breakdown or accident on toll highway? Seek free help

NEW DELHI – The next time you lose your way or suffer a car breakdown on a toll highway, don’t panic. You can contact the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) which is duty-bound to come to the rescue of motorists on toll roads, a Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed.

It’s not just route …. Original article  : Car breakdown or accident on toll highway? Seek free help.

18th International AIDS Conference begins

VIENNA – An estimated 20,000 participants from over 185 countries are taking part in the 18th International AIDS Conference that began in Vienna Sunday.

The conference is a platform for those working in the field of HIV/AIDS as well as policy makers and persons living with HIV to exchange their views on the current situation of …. Read the original article  : 18th International AIDS Conference begins.

Britain’s temporary cap on non-EU immigration from Monday

LONDON – Britain will enforce a temporary cap on non-EU immigration into the country starting Monday, July 19, which will put a limit on the number of applications being made.

The interim limit of 24,100 applications will be applied from July 19 to April 2011, when a permanent cap is due to come into force. The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Britain’s temporary cap on non-EU immigration from Monday.

A duel of wits and wills: Blagojevich likely to take the stand at corruption trial this week

Ex-Gov. Blagojevich likely to testify this week
CHICAGO – After promising for a year and a half to take the witness stand, Rod Blagojevich is likely to testify in his own defense at his federal corruption trial this week.
It’s likely to be duel of wits and wills with federal prosecutors.
The ousted Illinois governor will …. Read the original article  : A duel of wits and wills: Blagojevich likely to take the stand at corruption trial this week.

Mugabe says no to gay rights in Zimbabwe

HARARE – President Robert Mugabe has vowed that the new constitution currently being drafted in Zimbabwe will have no provision for gay rights, state radio reported Sunday.

Mugabe, like most other African leaders, has made no secret of his scorn for homosexuality, comparing gay individuals to dogs and pigs.
“We say no to gays,” he was …. Source article  : Mugabe says no to gay rights in Zimbabwe.

No bar on eviction if tenant ignores orders to pay dues: Court

NEW DELHI – A tenant who fails to pay rent despite a court order cannot seek legal protection against eviction from the premises, the Delhi High Court has said.

Justice V.B. Gupta passed the order while dismissing a tenant’s plea seeking setting aside of an eviction order passed against him by the court of rent …. Source  : No bar on eviction if tenant ignores orders to pay dues: Court.