Rizwanur Rahman case: Supreme Court gives reprieve to businessman Todi

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court of India, on Friday, stayed two Kolkata High Court orders to initiate fresh investigations into the death of Kolkata-based design professional Rizwanur Rahman.

The stayed …. Source article  : Rizwanur Rahman case: Supreme Court gives reprieve to businessman Todi.

Abu Salem can be tried for all crimes in India: Apex court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday ruled that the 1993 Bombay bomb blasts accused and underworld don Abu Salem can be tried for all the crimes he had committed in the country.

The court dismissed his plea that he could only be tried for the cases for which the Portugal court permitted his extradition. …. Source  : Abu Salem can be tried for all crimes in India: Apex court.

Apex court upholds Abu Salem trial

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday upheld the trial of 1993 Bombay bomb blast accused Abu Salem under the provisions of the criminal law that provides for death sentence.
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Apex court stays fresh probe into Rizwanur case

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday stayed the Calcutta High Court order for reinvestigation into Rizwanur Rehman’s mysterious death and the quashing of the charge sheet in the case.

The apex court also stayed all the consequent orders flowing from the high court ruling, including the discharging of Rizwanur Rehman’s father-in-law … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Apex court stays fresh probe into Rizwanur case.

Chinese woman sues cinema hall for excessive ads

BEIJING – A woman in China has sued a cinema hall and the distributors of a movie, claiming excessive advertising wasted her time and violated her freedom of choice.

The suit filed by movie-goer Chen Xiaomei has been accepted by the People’s Court of Yanta district in Xi’an, Xinhua news agency quoted a statement [..] Read the original article: here.

EBay wins a round in court as Craigslist is ordered to reverse moves that hurt eBay

EBay wins a round in court against Craigslist

SAN JOSE, Calif. – In a skirmish between two Internet heavy hitters with a tangled relationship, eBay Inc. has convinced a court that it was wronged by antitakeover moves adopted by Craigslist after eBay started encroaching on its online classifieds turf in the U.S.
A judge ruled Thursday that …. Source article  : EBay wins a round in court as Craigslist is ordered to reverse moves that hurt eBay.

Man accused in Massachusetts family slaying asks to keep details sealed from public view

Mass. family slay suspect wants details sealed

WOBURN, Mass. – Lawyers for a Massachusetts man accused of killing his wife, two children and mother-in-law are asking to keep some “highly inflammatory” details of the slayings sealed from public view.
They argued Thursday that the information could put him at risk in prison and “prejudice a vast array … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Man accused in Massachusetts family slaying asks to keep details sealed from public view.

Canada discusses visa denial to Indian officials

CHANDIGARH – In the wake of rejection of visa applications of some Indian police and army officials by the Canadian consulate, Canada Thursday said it was reviewing its legal obligations.

“We have already issued a statement in late May, expressing regret if there was any misunderstanding. Canada recognises India as a great democracy, which has … Original article on : Canada discusses visa denial to Indian officials.

Canada wants more talented Indians: Minister

CHANDIGARH – India has emerged as one of the top source countries of immigration to Canada and Ottawa is looking forward to more number of talented Indians who can contribute to its development.

“In 2009, India was the top source country of immigration to Canada and obviously Punjab was leading on this front,” Canadian Citizenship, … Read : Canada wants more talented Indians: Minister.

No hearing needed before ordering unfair trade practices probe

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Thursday held that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) could order preliminary enquiry against a company allegedly engaged in unfair trade practices without affording it a hearing.

The court also held that in such a situation the Competition Appellate Tribunal (COMPAT) would not interfere with the CCI’s order for preliminary … Read : No hearing needed before ordering unfair trade practices probe.