Legal News – Newsletter for July 29, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Bangladesh apex court wants safeguards against military rule
DHAKA – Bangladesh’s Supreme Court has denounced the declaration of martial law in the past and has sought safeguards to end “extra-constitutional adventures”.
Bangladesh underwent radical political and constitutional changes during a 15-year period between August 1975 and December 1990 when martial law was promulgated and the country had a series of military-led governments.
The Appellate …. Read the original article : Bangladesh apex court wants safeguards against military rule.
UN declares access to clean water a human right
NEW YORK – The United Nations Wednesday declared access to clean water a human right, voicing “deep concern” about a human necessity denied to almost 900 million people worldwide.
The 192-nation body approved a resolution put forward by Bolivia and signed by 33 other states. There were 121 votes in favour and 41 abstentions.
The resolution … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : UN declares access to clean water a human right.
Family of Jewish art collector sues Hungary in US court for art seized during Holocaust
Hungary sued over art looted during Holocaust
WASHINGTON – Heirs of a renowned Jewish art collector are suing the government of Hungary for the return of more than $100 million worth of paintings seized during World War II.
The family of Baron Mor Lipot Herzog has tried for more than 10 years to recapture the paintings through … Original article on : Family of Jewish art collector sues Hungary in US court for art seized during Holocaust.
Retired NFL players sue own attorneys over $26M lawsuit settlement
NFL retirees sue attorneys after suit settlement
SAN FRANCISCO – Several retired football players are suing the attorneys who won a $26 million settlement from the NFL Players Association on their behalf.
The former players, including Paul Hornug, John Brodie and Marvin Cobb, claim the lawyers should have extracted even more money from the union.
The Manatt, Phelps …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Retired NFL players sue own attorneys over $26M lawsuit settlement.
American Airlines agrees to pay $5 million to settle freight price-fixing case
American Airlines to pay $5m in freight case
DALLAS – American Airlines has agreed to pay $5 million and provide evidence against other airlines to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by freight shippers who were victims of a price-fixing cartel.
A lawyer for the shippers, Michael Hausfeld, said Wednesday that American was the first airline to agree …. Original article : American Airlines agrees to pay $5 million to settle freight price-fixing case.
Sarkozy orders illegal Roma immigrants expelled, their camps dismantled after violence
Sarkozy orders illegal Roma immigrants expelled
SAINT OUEN, France – French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Wednesday ordered authorities to expel gypsy illegal immigrants and dismantle their camps, amid accusations that his government is acting racist in its treatment of the group known as Roma.
Sarkozy called a government meeting Wednesday after Roma clashed with police this month … Read more : Sarkozy orders illegal Roma immigrants expelled, their camps dismantled after violence.
Software engineer killed in Greater Noida
GREATER NOIDA – A 25-years-old software engineer was found dead with stab wounds in the Kasna area of Greater Noida early Wednesday, police said.
Abhinav Ratnavat was found dead on a footpath near Parasvnath Apartments in Swarnanagri colony around 2.30 a.m., Kasna police said.
Superintendent of Police (Greater Noida) Atul Saxena said Abhinav hailed … Read more >>.
Activist criticises politicians for supporting khaps
NEW DELHI – A woman activist Wednesday criticised politicians who directly or indirectly support the diktats of khap panchayats against same gotra marriages.
Speaking on ‘honour killings’ during a lecture at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) here, Jagmati Sangwan, president of the Haryana unit of the All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA), said politicians should refrain from …. Read the original article : Activist criticises politicians for supporting khaps.
Punish officials for proxy attendance in panchayats: Panel
NEW DELHI – Taking serious note of instances of panchayats being run by spouses or close relatives of elected women representatives (EWRs), a parliamentary panel has recommended departmental action against government officials allowing proxy attendance in meetings of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
The Standing Committee on Rural Development, in its report tabled in the Lok Sabha …. Source : Punish officials for proxy attendance in panchayats: Panel.
911 more low-floor buses in Delhi before Games
NEW DELHI – As many as 911 more low-floor buses will be added on the capital’s roads ahead of the Commonwealth Games in October, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) told the Delhi High Court Wednesday.
The court asked the Delhi government to chalk out a plan to address the transport problem in the city in view … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 911 more low-floor buses in Delhi before Games.