Supreme Court to hear Babhali Barrage issue in August

NANDED – The contentious Babhali Barrage issue, now at the centre of a controversy between Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, is scheduled to come up for further hearing before the Supreme Court next month, an official said.

Though the Maharashtra government was permitted by the apex court in April 2007 to go ahead with the construction of … Read : Supreme Court to hear Babhali Barrage issue in August.

RTI activist Amit Jethwa shot dead in Gujarat

AHMEDABAD – Prominent Right to Information (RTI) activist Amit Jethwa was shot dead by unidentified assailants near the Gujarat High Court last night.

Jethwa was campaigning against alleged illegal mining in the Gir Sanctuary in Saurashtra, which is allegedly backed by some politicians.

Jethwa had filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the High Court, …. Original article  : RTI activist Amit Jethwa shot dead in Gujarat.

Babhali Barrage issue hearing in Supreme Court in August

NANDED – The vexed issue of the Babhali Barrage, currently at the centre of a controversy between Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, is scheduled to come up for further hearing before the Supreme Court next month, an official said.

Though the Maharashtra government was permitted by the apex court in April 2007 to go ahead with … Original article on : Babhali Barrage issue hearing in Supreme Court in August.

Facebook fighting NY man’s lawsuit claims part ownership of social networking site

NY man’s Facebook ownership claim lands in court

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Lawyers for Facebook say they will ask a judge to throw out a New York man’s claim that he’s entitled to majority ownership of the social networking site.
Paul Ceglia (SEG’-lee-uh), of Wellsville, N.Y., says he has a 2003 contract signed by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Ceglia … Read more »».

Judge dismisses Minn. mom’s lawsuit over ‘deceased’ stamp on letter she sent to son in Iraq

Judge dismisses suit over ‘deceased’ letter stamp

MINNEAPOLIS – A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Minnesota mother who sued the federal government after a letter she sent to her son serving in Iraq was returned with a “deceased” stamp, even though he was alive.
Joan Najbar had sent the letter to her son, Sam …. Read the original article  : Judge dismisses Minn. mom’s lawsuit over ‘deceased’ stamp on letter she sent to son in Iraq.

NHRC notice to Kerala Police on harassment of Muslim families

NEW DELHI – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notice to the Kerala police chief on a complaint that Muslim families are being harassed, an official said Tuesday.

NHRC has asked for a report within two weeks in connection with a complaint alleging that the police, in the guise of investigating an attack …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : NHRC notice to Kerala Police on harassment of Muslim families.

Rights panel seeks report on Naidu’s detention

NEW DELHI – The National Human Rights Commission Tuesday sought a report from the Maharashtra government on the arrest of Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu and his supporters in the state, after allegations they were ill-treated in custody.

Acting on a complaint filed by TDP Rajya Sabha MP M.V. Mysura Reddy …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Rights panel seeks report on Naidu’s detention.

Residents biggest sufferers due to shops in homes: Court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Tuesday said the plight of Delhi residents was getting worse due to illegal construction and mushrooming of commercial activities in residential areas.

“The plight of the people is worst because of illegal construction. People can’t go from one place to another place because residential areas are getting converted into commercial … Read more >>.

Court clerk: Bail hearing for jailed ex-media mogul Conrad Black set for Wednesday in Chicago

Conrad Black bail hearing set for Wednesday

CHICAGO – A federal court clerk says ex-media mogul Conrad Black’s bail hearing will be held Wednesday in Chicago.
The clerk says the hearing before U.S. District Judge Amy St. Eve will begin at 8:45 a.m.
Black remains in a federal prison in Florida, and an official there says he’ll stay … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Court clerk: Bail hearing for jailed ex-media mogul Conrad Black set for Wednesday in Chicago.

Setback in CAT for suspended Kerala cop

KOCHI – Suspended Inspector General of Police Tomin J. Thachenkery Tuesday suffered a setback when the state government told the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) that he could not be reinstated as a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) against him might be thwarted.

The government made known its views before a three-member CAT bench before … Original source on Gaea Times at : Setback in CAT for suspended Kerala cop.