Sindh High Court reserves verdict on Musharraf’s high treason trial

KARACHI – The Sindh High Court (SHC) has reserved its verdict on the petition seeking the high treason trial of former President General Pervez Musharraf.

During the proceeding, the division bench of the SHC comprising of Chief Justice Sarmad Jalal Usmani and judge Abdul Hadi Khoso reserved the verdict on the petition filed by one Iqbal …. Read the original article  : Sindh High Court reserves verdict on Musharraf’s high treason trial.

Jurors were close to convicting Rod Blagojevich on many charges, including Senate seat count

Jurors were close to convicting Rod Blagojevich
CHICAGO – Eleven jurors were ready to convict Rod Blagojevich of what prosecutors called a “political corruption crime spree.”
The lone holdout would agree only that Blagojevich lied to the FBI.
That led to a guilty verdict on just one count Tuesday, and a mistrial on the other 23 …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Jurors were close to convicting Rod Blagojevich on many charges, including Senate seat count.

Trial in Babri demolition to begin from Monday

LUCKNOW – Eighteen years after the 16th century Babri Mosque was pulled down by violent Hindu mobs in the ancient temple town of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, a special court here will commence the formal trial in the case from Monday.

This follows framing of charges against 23 accused by special court judge V.K. Tyagi …. Original article  : Trial in Babri demolition to begin from Monday.

Government should deal with non-performing assets: apex court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Wednesday said the recovery of mounting non-performing assets was beyond its jurisdiction and the government and the legislature should deal with it.

The apex court bench of Justices J.M. Panchal and A.K. Patnaik said this while disposing a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by an NGO Common Cause.
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US hopes visa hike would not hurt India business ties

WASHINGTON – Amid reports that India may take it to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for a new law to hike worker visa fees, the United States hopes it would not affect their long term economic partnership

“What I can say is that we understand the Government of India’s concerns,” State Department spokesman Mark Toner told …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

US-Colombia base deal unconstitutional

BOGOTA – Colombia’s Constitutional Court ruled that an agreement granting the US military access to the seven military bases was unconstitutional because it lacked parliamentary approval.

The deal, struck last year, represents an international treaty and therefore must be put before Congress for approval before it can enter into force, the court ruled Tuesday. …. Source article  : US-Colombia base deal unconstitutional.

Doraiswamy to Revathi: A Tamil writer-activist’s alternative journey

NEW DELHI – Alternative sexuality is no longer a forbidden turf for the working class in smaller towns, though they have to wage fiercer battles than their metro counterparts, says A. Revathi, a popular face of southern India’s sexual minority groups.

“The struggle was more difficult for me as I belonged to the working class,” Revathi …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

India wins property tax battle with New York City

NEW YORK – India has won a seven-year legal battle with New York City with a federal appeals court ruling that nations with diplomatic housing do not have to pay city property taxes.

The unanimous ruling by the federal Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan Tuesday lets India off the hook for $42.5 million in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : India wins property tax battle with New York City.

Yellowstone Club collapse pinned on founder, judge says Blixseth must repay most creditors

Yellowstone Club collapse pinned on founder

BILLINGS, Mont. – A federal judge has pinned the financial collapse of Montana’s ultra-exclusive Yellowstone Club on a series of fraudulent deals by founder Tim Blixseth, but says he doesn’t have to repay all the resort’s debts.
Attorneys in the case said Tuesday that Blixseth could end up on the hook …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Yellowstone Club collapse pinned on founder, judge says Blixseth must repay most creditors.

Homosexuals to get equal inheritance rights in Germany

KARLSRUHE – Homosexuals in civil partnerships can look forward to the same inheritance rights in Germany as heterosexual spouses, following a constitutional court decision published Tuesday.

The court announced that inheritance tax rules stigmatising gay and lesbian life partners contravened the principle of equality enshrined in German law.
The ruling was seen as a significant step …. Original article  : Homosexuals to get equal inheritance rights in Germany.