Bindra’s father asked to pay Rs.27.25 crore dues

CHANDIGARH – Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra’s father A.S. Bindra has been asked by the high court here to pay long-pending dues amounting to Rs.27.25 crore to Asset Reconstruction India within the next four weeks.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court earlier this week directed Punjab Meats Ltd (PML), owned by A.S. Bindra, to pay the …. Source  : Bindra’s father asked to pay Rs.27.25 crore dues.

Haryana to set up its own human rights commission

CHANDIGARH – Haryana will soon establish its own human rights commission to prevent violation of human rights like honour killings and attacks on Dalits.

“The state government has directed the administration to take necessary steps to establishing our own human rights commission at the earliest. The commission will be headed by a retired chief justice of [..] Read the original article: here.

Judge who disposed of 111 cases in one day faces lawyers’ ire

HYDERABAD – When a judge in Andhra Pradesh’s Guntur district disposed of a record 111 cases in a single day last week, little did he realise that this will attract ire from members of his own legal fraternity.

While common people have welcomed his move to ensure speedy justice, it has left a section of lawyers … Original article on : Judge who disposed of 111 cases in one day faces lawyers’ ire.

India asked to speak up against Roma expulsion by France

TORONTO – Ujjal Dosanjh, former Canadian health minister and top Indo-Canadian leader, has condemned France for en masse expulsion of Indian-origin Roma people and urged India to speak up against the French action.

The Roma people – also called gypsies – claim their roots in north India from where they were enslaved and taken away by … Read more »»».

Gurgaon residents to stop paying municipal taxes

GURGAON – Protesting against collapse of civic services, Gurgaon residents launched a satyagraha (peaceful civil disobedience movement) Saturday and threatened to stop payment of municipal taxes and maintenance charges.

“It has been decided to boycott payment of all municipal and property taxes and maintenance charges to builders in case the situation does not improve within … Read more : Gurgaon residents to stop paying municipal taxes.

New Zealand to issue interim visas to foreigners

AUCKLAND – New Zealand plans to issue interim visas to foreigners after their residential permits expire so they can remain in the country while their applications for fresh permits are considered.

Currently, individuals automatically lose their status when their residential or work permits expire.
The new visa is being introduced as part of the New … Read this article on Gaea Times at : New Zealand to issue interim visas to foreigners.

Uttar Pradesh farmers call indefinite fast from Monday

LUCKNOW – Upset over politicians’ bid to use them to serve their own political ends, agitating farmers of western Uttar Pradesh have decided to go on indefinite fast with effect from Monday morning, demanding higher compensation for their land acquired for the Noida-Agra Yamuna Expressway.

Sticking to their demand, they propose to intensify their month-old agitation …. Source  : Uttar Pradesh farmers call indefinite fast from Monday.

Reinstatement of employee must be unconditional: Court

GANDHINAGAR – The reinstatement of a government employee in service has to be unconditional and it has to be treated as continuity of service “for all purposes” and not limited to just seniority and pension, the Gujarat High Court has ruled.

A division bench of the court ruled that the decision to reinstate an …. Original source  : Reinstatement of employee must be unconditional: Court.

Microsoft co-founder sues 11 companies

NEW YORK – A company owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has filed a complaint in a US court against 11 companies, accusing them of patent infringement.

The Interval Licensing LLC Friday filed the complaint in the district court in Seattle against Apple, Google, AOL, eBay, Facebook, Netflix, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Staples, Yahoo and YouTube.
The …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Microsoft co-founder sues 11 companies.

Calif. teenagers sue Facebook, saying website’s ‘Like’ feature makes illegal teen endorsements

Facebook sued in California over teen endorsements

LOS ANGELES – Two Los Angeles County teenagers are suing Facebook, claiming the social network effectively sold their names and images to advertisers without parental permission.
The lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles challenges a Facebook feature that allows members to note that they like an advertised service or product. …. Source  : Gaea News Network.