1984 riots: SC to give verdict on Sajjan Kumar ’s appeal today

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on Monday on a petition filed by senior Congress leader Sajjan Kumar challenging initiation of criminal proceedings against him in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases.

A bench comprising Justices …. Source article  : 1984 riots: SC to give verdict on Sajjan Kumar ’s appeal today.

Trial against Sajjan Kumar in 1984 riots case to continue: Supreme Court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Monday refused to quash charges of murder and other offences against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, and said, the trial would continue in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

A bench comprising Justices P Sathasivam …. Source  : Trial against Sajjan Kumar in 1984 riots case to continue: Supreme Court.

High court judge allows Ayodhya verdict deferment

LUCKNOW – In a surprise move, one of the three judges of the Allahabad High Court’s special bench here Monday issued a dissenting note to the order issued by his two co-judges, and allowed postponement of its verdict on the long-pending Ayodhya issue.

Justice D.V. Sharma, who had not signed the Sep 17 order, said the … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : High court judge allows Ayodhya verdict deferment.

Stringent law in offing for Bangladesh border guards

DHAKA – A protest by two or more border guards could be termed a mutinous act under a legislation proposed for the force that is being revamped after hundreds of troopers took part in a rebellion in February last year, leaving 71 people dead.

Punishment up to death has been … Original source on Gaea Times at : Stringent law in offing for Bangladesh border guards.

Supreme Court rejects Sajjan Kumar’s plea

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday rejected an appeal by Congress leader Sajjan Kumar seeking the quashing of the framing of charges against him in an anti-Sikh riots case of 1984.

The apex court bench of Justices P. Sathasivam and Anil R. Dave, however, said the trial court would remain uninfluenced by the adverse observation …. Read the original article  : Supreme Court rejects Sajjan Kumar’s plea.

Iran detains seven US troops

TEHRAN – Iran has detained seven US troops for illegally trying to enter the country from Pakistan, a media report said Sunday.

The US soldiers and their two Iranian companions tried to enter the Islamic republic through the Koohak border crossing in Sistan-Baluchestan province, Xinhua reported citing media reports.
Iranian border guards arrested the soldiers, but …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Iran detains seven US troops.

Haryana to introduce e-ticket for traffic violators

CHANDIGARH – Getting away with a traffic violation ticket will no longer be easy in Haryana with the state police Sunday announcing its plans to shortly introduce e-ticketing.

Home Secretary Krishna Mohan said: “E-ticketing is being introduced to check traffic violations, especially by repeat offenders, more effectively.”
Mohan said: “The e-challaning system would comprise a computer-based …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Haryana to introduce e-ticket for traffic violators.

American woman freed after being held in Iran for 13 months arrives in US, is en route to NY

American woman held in Iran for year arrives in US

NEW YORK – An American woman who was held in Iran for more than 13 months and accused of spying returned Sunday to the United States.
Sarah Shourd arrived at around 6:30 a.m. at Dulles International Airport near Washington, accompanied by her mother and an uncle, according …. Original article  : American woman freed after being held in Iran for 13 months arrives in US, is en route to NY.

Student group calls for anti-Telangana protests

HYDERABAD – Andhra Pradesh is again witnessing protests and counter-protests over the demand for separate statehood to Telangana with a students’ body calling for demonstrations in universities in Andhra and Rayalaseema regions from Sep 21.

The Samaikhya Andhra students’ Joint Action Committee (JAC), which is opposed to the demand for bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, has called … Original article on : Student group calls for anti-Telangana protests.

No stoning sentence against Iranian woman: Ahmadinejad

TEHRAN – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insisted that there has never been a sentence of death by stoning against a woman accused of adultery and complicity in the death of her husband.

“Someone in Germany has spread false news in this regard which led to all the commotions against Iran,” he said in an interview with …. Read the original article  : No stoning sentence against Iranian woman: Ahmadinejad.

Alert sounded in Bihar ahead of Ayodhya verdict

PATNA – An alert has been sounded across Bihar ahead of the ahead of the long-awaited verdict on the Ayodhya title case by the Allahabad High Court.

“We have sounded an alert in Bihar to prevent any untoward incident in …. Original article  : Alert sounded in Bihar ahead of Ayodhya verdict.

11 asylum seekers protest on roof of Australian detention center after man’s death

Asylum seekers protest at Sydney detention center

SYDNEY – A group of asylum seekers were protesting on the roof of the detention center where they were being held Tuesday, saying they were scared of being returned to their home countries and upset over the death of a fellow detainee who was about to be deported.
Australia has … Read : 11 asylum seekers protest on roof of Australian detention center after man’s death.

‘Dr Death’ Patel’s appeal postponed over being too broke to pay lawyer

MELBOURNE – The appeal of Indian-origin doctor in Australia, Jayant Patel, against his convictions for killing and maiming his patients has been postponed till next year because of his inability to pay his lawyers’ fee.

The former Bundaberg Base Hospital chief surgeon was jailed for seven years in July …. Source article  : ‘Dr Death’ Patel’s appeal postponed over being too broke to pay lawyer.

From a mud hut to Paris – the Roma life struggle

CHEVERESUL MARE – The day is cold and damp and Miron Neda, 52, is wearing his Sunday suit with plastic sandals. He owns no real shoes. Nor does his 40-year-old wife, Daniela, or the couple’s three children, Patricia, aged 10, Manuela, 7, and Bodgan, 4.

A Roma, or Gypsy, from the west Romanian village of Cheveresul … Read more »».

India to raise US visa fee hike, outsourcing ban at trade dialogue

WASHINGTON – A steep hike in US work visa fee for IT professionals and Ohio state ban on outsourcing is expected to figure prominently at a key India-US trade dialogue here ahead of President Barack Obama’s India visit.

While both India and the US do not wish to muddy the waters before the visit, India is … Read more >>.

Judge indicates he will block some charges from going to jury in Anna Nicole drug case

Judge: Jury won’t get some charges in Smith case

LOS ANGELES – The judge in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy case, often critical of charges lodged by the prosecution, indicated for the first time Monday he will block some of the charges from going to the jury.
Superior Court Judge Robert Perry told lawyers he was …. Source article  : Judge indicates he will block some charges from going to jury in Anna Nicole drug case.

Lindsay Lohan ends $100M NYC suit over E-Trade baby ad; said she was butt of ‘milkaholic’ joke

Lindsay Lohan ends NY lawsuit over E-Trade baby ad

NEW YORK – Lindsay Lohan’s $100 million New York City lawsuit over an E-Trade television commercial is all over, baby.
A Manhattan court filing Monday says the “Mean Girls” movie star has withdrawn her case against the brokerage.
An E-Trade Financial Corp. spokeswoman says the case’s end marks a … Read more >>>.

Frivolous petitioner told to pay Rs.20,000 to Red Cross

GANDHINAGAR – In a rare order, the Gujarat High court has directed a petitioner to pay Rs.20,000 costs imposed on him for filing a frivolous petition to the Red Cross Society, Ahmedabad.

A division bench of the high court directed Manojkumar Baktarwala, to pay the cost of Rs.20,000 imposed upon him for wasting the court’s …. Source article  : Frivolous petitioner told to pay Rs.20,000 to Red Cross.

Apex court concerned over lack of potable water for citizens

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday expressed concern that even after 60 years of the country’s independence the people were not getting “clean potable water”.

“We are fully conscious of the fact that even after 60 years, a citizen of this country is not getting clean potable water,” said the apex court bench of …. Read the original article  : Apex court concerned over lack of potable water for citizens.

Kuwait strips hard-line Shiite activist of citizenship after claims of blasphemy

Kuwait strips Shiite activist of citizenship

CAIRO – Kuwait has stripped a hard-line Shiite activist of his citizenship after accusing him of trying to stir up discord among Muslims.
The Interior Ministry made the decision Monday after Yasir al-Habib called the Prophet Muhammad’s wife, Aisha, an “enemy of God” during an event in London. Such remarks are …. Source  : Kuwait strips hard-line Shiite activist of citizenship after claims of blasphemy.

UN joins ‘Bell Bajao’ campaign on domestic violence

UNITED NATIONS – Building on its award-winning “Bell Bajao” campaign (’Ring the Bell’ in Hindi) in India, the Breakthrough organisation has launched a global campaign on domestic violence at the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI).

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has joined the campaign as the inaugural global “Champion,” and Breakthrough will align with his UNiTE to …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : UN joins ‘Bell Bajao’ campaign on domestic violence.

Ex-bureaucrat now files petition to defer Ayodhya verdict in Supreme Court

NEW DELHI – A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court to defer the Ayodhya verdict, that is scheduled to be delivered, on September 24.

The petition, filed by retired bureaucrat Ramesh Chandra Tripathi, who had earlier lost his plea before …. Original article  : Ex-bureaucrat now files petition to defer Ayodhya verdict in Supreme Court.

Security stepped up along Indo-Nepal border ahead of Ayodhya verdict

GORAKHPUR – Security has been tightened along the Indo-Nepal border in Gorakhpur to prevent the entry of anti-social elements ahead of the long-awaited verdict on the Ayodhya title case by the Allahabad High Court on September 24.

A high alert has also been sounded on 305-kilometre stretch …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Security stepped up along Indo-Nepal border ahead of Ayodhya verdict.

Apex court moved for deferring Ayodhya verdict

NEW DELHI – A retired bureaucrat Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking deferment of the Allahabad High Court verdict on the Babri Masjid/Ramnjamnabhoomi dispute in Ayodhya.

Ramesh Chandra Tripathi moved the apex court against the high court’s Friday order, turning down his plea for deferring the final verdict in the Ayodhya dispute.
The Lucknow … Read : Apex court moved for deferring Ayodhya verdict.

Justice joins whistleblower suit over off-label use of Wyeth transplant drug, often to blacks

Justice joins whistleblower suit over Wyeth drug

PHILADELPHIA – The Justice Department has joined a whistleblower lawsuit that accuses Wyeth Pharmaceuticals of promoting the off-label use of a transplant drug in high-risk black patients, children and others.
The Justice Department filed its motion to intervene Tuesday in the lawsuit over the immunosuppressant drug Rapamune.
Two former sales managers …. Original source  : Justice joins whistleblower suit over off-label use of Wyeth transplant drug, often to blacks.

Ga. execution delayed after condemned man attempts suicide hours before he was set to die

Georgia execution delayed after suicide attempt

ATLANTA – The Georgia Supreme Court is delaying the execution of a condemned man who attempted suicide hours before he was to be put to death by injection.
The court’s order Tuesday postponed the execution of Brandon Joseph Rhode until Thursday to give the 31-year-old a chance to file a new …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ga. execution delayed after condemned man attempts suicide hours before he was set to die.

Lawyer says he switched postnuptial agreement to give Frank McCourt sole ownership of Dodgers

Lawyer says he switched McCourt postnup agreement

LOS ANGELES – A lawyer who drafted the postnuptial agreement for Jamie and Frank McCourt says he switched versions to list the Dodgers as Frank McCourt’s separate property.
Testifying Tuesday at the couple’s Los Angeles divorce trial, Larry Silverstein says he changed the agreement in 2004 after it was signed … Original article on : Lawyer says he switched postnuptial agreement to give Frank McCourt sole ownership of Dodgers.

Lohan satisfied after settling $100M NYC lawsuit over E-Trade talking-babies ‘milkaholic’ ad

Lohan satisfied after settling NYC E-Trade lawsuit

NEW YORK – A lawyer says Lindsay Lohan (LOH’-un) is “satisfied” to have resolved her $100 million New York City lawsuit over an E-Trade television commercial featuring talking babies.
Lawyer Anand Ahuja said Tuesday the “Mean Girls” movie star reached a settlement with the brokerage before withdrawing the lawsuit a …. Source  : Lohan satisfied after settling $100M NYC lawsuit over E-Trade talking-babies ‘milkaholic’ ad.

Supreme Court won’t halt execution of woman in Virginia planned for Thursday

High court won’t block execution of woman in Va.

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has refused to block Virginia’s plan to execute a woman convicted in two killings, setting the stage for the state’s first execution of a woman in nearly a century.
The woman, Teresa Lewis, is scheduled to die by injection Thursday for trading sex …. Source article  : Supreme Court won’t halt execution of woman in Virginia planned for Thursday.

FBI investigated Greenpeace under terrorism guise

WASHINGTON – US federal law enforcement agents improperly investigated Greenpeace and other left-wing activist groups under the guise of counterterrorism in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, attacks, an internal government inquiry found.

The investigations by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) ran from 2001-06. They included animal-rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of …. Original article  : FBI investigated Greenpeace under terrorism guise.

Person familiar with case says Armstrong friend testifies before cycling probe grand jury

AP Source: Armstrong friend talks to grand jury

LOS ANGELES – People familiar with the case tell The Associated Press that a longtime friend of Lance Armstrong’s has testified before a federal grand jury hearing evidence connected to allegations of doping in professional cycling.
The people, who spoke on condition on anonymity, say Stephanie McIlvain appeared before …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Iranian journalist receives six-year jail term for interview

TEHRAN – The Iranian judiciary sentenced journalist and human rights activist Emadeddin Baqi to a six-year jail term for conducting an interview with an ayatollah, opposition websites reported Wednesday.

According to the websites, Baqi was convicted Tuesday by a revolutionary court in Tehran on charges of spreading propaganda against the establishment and a national security breach. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Iranian journalist receives six-year jail term for interview.

Mets’ K-Rod posts bail in contempt case for sending girlfriend texts despite restraining order

K-Rod released on bail over text-message counts

NEW YORK – Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez was charged Wednesday with seven counts of criminal contempt for sending his girlfriend dozens of text messages begging for forgiveness, violating a restraining order issued after he was accused of attacking her father at Citi Field.
Rodriguez, who wore a studded T-shirt and …. Original source  : Mets’ K-Rod posts bail in contempt case for sending girlfriend texts despite restraining order.

Kenneth Kratz: Law Fame or Law Shame?

WISCONSIN (GaeaTimes.com) — Kenneth Kratz’ pin-points OLR’s failure to deliver as per expectations.
Kratz has performed on a level that seems to be the height of obnoxiousity. He allegedly persuaded the domestic abuse victim to spark an affair. He even sent some text messages that you better look at,
“Are you the kind of girl that …. Original source  : Kenneth Kratz: Law Fame or Law Shame?.

Court criticises Gujarat’s land acquisition, allotment policy

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court has criticised the state government for having different yardsticks for acquiring land from citizens and allotting it to them.

A division bench of the court comprising Justices Jayant Patel and Justice Abhilasha Kumari came down heavily on the state for not meeting the requirements of the Land Acquisition Act. … Read more >>>.

NYC judge assures possible terror trial jurors of anonymity as they fill out questionnaires

Anonymity promised for NYC terror trial jurors

NEW YORK – Several hundred prospective jurors have come to a Manhattan courthouse to fill out questionnaires aimed at gauging their eligibility for the first civilian trial of a Guantanamo Bay detainee.
In brief remarks, federal Judge Lewis Kaplan told them Wednesday that they will be anonymous if they’re chosen … Read more >>>.

Appeals court affirms unconstitutionality of strict Florida ban on gay adoptions

Court affirms overturning Fla. gay adoption ban

MIAMI – Florida will immediately stop enforcing its ban on adoptions by gay people following a decision by a state appeals court that the three-decade-old law is unconstitutional, Gov. Charlie Crist said Wednesday.
Crist announced the decision after the 3rd District Court of Appeal upheld a 2008 ruling by a …. Source  : Appeals court affirms unconstitutionality of strict Florida ban on gay adoptions.

Be careful about Ayodhya judgment coverage: Editors’ guild

NEW DELHI – The Editors’ Guild of India Wednesday asked media organisations not to broadcast or print any sensational reporting in the coverage of the Allahabad High Court verdict of the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit.

The demolition of the 16th century Babri Masjid Dec 6, 1992 by Hindu radicals who believed that the mosque was … Original source on Gaea Times at : Be careful about Ayodhya judgment coverage: Editors’ guild.

Pakistani court rejects bail for 3 suspects in Times Square bombing case

No bail for Times Square suspects in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A defense lawyer says an anti-terrorism court has rejected bail for three Pakistani men suspected of links to the failed Times Square bomber.
Shaukat Aziz Siddiqi says he will appeal Wednesday’s ruling against his three clients: Shoaib Mughal, Shahid Hussain and Humbal Akhtar.
The three men are alleged …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Ayodhya verdict: Bulk SMS service banned, media cautioned (Roundup)

NEW DELHI – Ahead of the Ayodhya verdict Sep 24, the central government Wednesday banned bulk SMS and MMS services till Saturday to check rumours and a group of editors asked the media to refrain from sensational reporting on the matter.

“All mobile telecom services providers in the country have been asked to ban bulk short … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Ayodhya verdict: Bulk SMS service banned, media cautioned (Roundup).

Cash-for-query scam: High Court quashes charges against journalists

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court on Friday quashed charges against two journalists in cash-for-query scam.

The two journalists, Anirudh Bahal and Suhasini Raj, were charged for carrying out a sting operation against the then legislators for allegedly demanding money to ask questions in Parliament in 2005.

Justice S N Dhingra quashed the trial court … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Cash-for-query scam: High Court quashes charges against journalists.

Court dismisses scribes’ trial in cash-for-query sting

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday asked Delhi Police to quash all proceedings against two journalists from the internet portal Cobra Post in a 2006 sting that caught 11 MPs on camera accepting bribes for questions in parliament.

Hearing the petition of journalists Anirudh Bahal and Suhasini Raj, Justice S.N. Dhingra observed that …. Source article  : Court dismisses scribes’ trial in cash-for-query sting.

YouTube wins court case in Spain on intellectual property

Madrid, Sep 24 (IANS/EFE) YouTube, the Internet portal for videos, won a legal battle in Spain as a judge dismissed a suit brought by Telecinco television contending that the publication of its content on the web violated intellectual property protections.

Search engine giant Google, which owns YouTube, announced the verdict handed down by a commercial court … Read this article on Gaea Times at : YouTube wins court case in Spain on intellectual property.

Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert to testify on Capitol Hill about immigration, farm workers

Stephen Colbert to testify on Capitol Hill

NEW YORK – The United Farm Workers union says Stephen Colbert (kohl-BEHR’) will visit Capitol Hill on Friday to testify at a U.S. House committee hearing on farm workers who are illegal immigrants.
Colbert’s will appear as an expert witness. He has focused on the UFW’s “Take Our Jobs” campaign …. Read the original article  : Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert to testify on Capitol Hill about immigration, farm workers.

Mental fitness testing ordered for Illinois man accused of bomb charge, threatening Obama

Man accused of threatening Obama ordered tested

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. – A federal judge ordered mental competency testing for an Illinois man accused of threatening President Barack Obama and falsely claiming to have a bomb during a standoff.
Fifty-year-old Roman Conaway made his first court appearance Thursday in East St. Louis and did not enter a … Original article on : Mental fitness testing ordered for Illinois man accused of bomb charge, threatening Obama.

First Asian transgender activist invited to US programme

CHENNAI – City-based Kalki Subramanian has become the first Asian transgender activist to be invited to take part in the International Visitors’ Leadership Programme (IVLP) to be held in the US next month.

A double post-graduate degree holder Kalki is the founder and director of the Sahodari Foundation that works for social and economic empowerment of …. Original source  : First Asian transgender activist invited to US programme.

Gujarat gets time to decide on jobs for riot victims’ kin

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court Thursday gave four weeks’ time to the state government to take a decision on giving jobs on compassionate grounds to family members of those killed in the 2002 communal riots.

A bench comprising Chief Justice S.J. Mukhopadhaya and Justice K.M. Thaker allowed more time to the state following government counsel …. Original article  : Gujarat gets time to decide on jobs for riot victims’ kin.

Settle beggars in villages: Gujarat High Court

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court Thursday asked the state government to formulate a policy to address the rehabilitation of beggars and consider sending them to villages and offering them jobs there.

A bench comprising Chief Justice S.J. Mukhopadhaya and Justice K.M. Thaker told the government to finalise its policy on the issue within three …. Source  : Settle beggars in villages: Gujarat High Court.

Supreme Court to hear Lalit Modi’s plea Oct 20

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Thursday said it will hear Oct 20 suspended Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner Lalit Modi’s petition challenging the Indian cricket board’s action against him, including initiation of disciplinary action.

An apex court bench of Justice J.M. Panchal and Justice Gyan Sudha Misra deferred the hearing after it was told …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Supreme Court to hear Lalit Modi’s plea Oct 20.

Ayodhya verdict: Karnataka cancels two-day holiday

BANGALORE – School and colleges in Karnataka will function normally Sep 24-25 following the decision of the Supreme Court to defer Allahabad High Court’s Ayodhya verdict by a week, an official statement Thursday said.

“In view of the stay for the pronouncement of the final judgment by the Allahabad High Court pertaining to the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babari …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ayodhya verdict: Karnataka cancels two-day holiday.

Defense shows jury idyllic photos taken during Anna Nicole Smith’s final months

Pictures show last months of Anna Nicole Smith

LOS ANGELES – Suggesting pictures are more powerful than words, the defense in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy case put on a slide show for jurors Friday of 90 photos depicting the last five months of the former Playboy model’s life.
With defense lawyers planning to call no …. Source article  : Defense shows jury idyllic photos taken during Anna Nicole Smith’s final months.

Court says Lindsay Lohan has filed motion challenging jail without bail order

Lindsay Lohan challenges jail without bail ruling

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – A court spokesman says Lindsay Lohan’s attorney has filed a motion challenging a judge’s order that sent her to jail without bail.
Los Angeles Superior Court spokesman Allan Parachini says Lohan’s attorney filed a writ of habeas corpus late Friday afternoon. A copy of the filing, … Read more >>.

Judge finds Pa. haunted house attraction can open inside asylum that closed following lawsuit

Judge: Haunted house can open in ex-Pa. asylum

WEST CHESTER, Pa. – A suburban Philadelphia judge has refused to stop the opening of a haunted house attraction at a long-shuttered asylum.
Chester County Judge Robert Shenkin on Friday denied a request filed on behalf of the local historical society to stop the opening of the attraction at …. Original source  : Judge finds Pa. haunted house attraction can open inside asylum that closed following lawsuit.

Foundation sues SEC, blaming watchdog agency for not catching Madoff before he lost billions

NY lawsuit blames SEC for failing to catch Madoff

NEW YORK – A charitable foundation run by a wealthy real estate magnate has sued the Securities and Exchange Commission, blaming the agency for failing to catch Bernard Madoff’s fraud before it lost about $19 million.
The lawsuit filed in a New York City federal court by The …. Source article  : Foundation sues SEC, blaming watchdog agency for not catching Madoff before he lost billions.

Judge rules UCF athletics not eligible for cap on any damages in lawsuit over player’s death

No damages cap in lawsuit over UCF player’s death

ORLANDO, Fla. – A judge has ruled the University of Central Florida Athletic Association is not a state agency eligible for a cap on settlement money in a lawsuit filed by the parents of a football player who died following an offseason conditioning workout.
Circuit Judge Robert M. …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Judge rules UCF athletics not eligible for cap on any damages in lawsuit over player’s death.

Judge sends actress Lindsay Lohan back to jail with no bail after failed drug test

Judge sends Lohan to jail after failed drug test

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – A judge sent Lindsay Lohan back to jail Friday after she failed a drug test, and the troubled starlet could stay there for nearly month.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elden S. Fox did not set bail and Lohan was taken into custody immediately … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Judge sends actress Lindsay Lohan back to jail with no bail after failed drug test.

Sri Lanka court frees ex-army chief’s aides

COLOMBO – The magistrate’s court of the Sri Lankan capital Colombo ordered the release of four aides of the former army chief Sarath Fonseka who was convicted of corruption and conspiring to topple the country’s government.

Two retired Major Generals, a Brigadier and a journalist were also charged with conspiracy to topple the government while … Original source on Gaea Times at : Sri Lanka court frees ex-army chief’s aides.

Kutcher, Moore to campaign against child trafficking

LONDON – Hollywood couple Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore, who are currently fighting tabloid allegations of cheating, have united for the launch of their latest campaign against child sex slavery.

They were to launch their “Real Men Don’t Buy Girls” initiative as part of their work for the Demi and Ashton (DNA) Foundation, which raises awareness … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Kutcher, Moore to campaign against child trafficking.

Thai court orders ex-PM’s former wife to return controversial plot of land

Thai court says ex-first lady must return land

BANGKOK – A Thai court on Friday ordered the ex-wife of deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to return a valuable plot of land she bought from the government while her husband was the country’s leader.
The Civil Court ruled that the 2003 purchase by Potjaman na Pombejra was void … Original source on Gaea Times at : Thai court orders ex-PM’s former wife to return controversial plot of land.

Karnataka court seeks centre’s response on iron ore export ban

BANGALORE – The Karnataka High Court Friday sought a response from the central government on why it did not act against the ban on export of iron ore imposed by the state government to check illegal mining.

“You could have taken suo motu action under section 30 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, …. Original article  : Karnataka court seeks centre’s response on iron ore export ban.

Inmate’s lawyer questions sudden scheduling of his execution in weeks before election

Timing questioned in Calif. execution
SAN FRANCISCO – Lawyers for death row inmate Albert Greenwood Brown point to election-year politics as the reason their client was suddenly scheduled for a lethal injection this week after a five-year execution hiatus in the state.

California Attorney General Jerry Brown, the Democratic nominee for governor, is locked in a tight …. Source article  : Inmate’s lawyer questions sudden scheduling of his execution in weeks before election.

UAE won’t renew lawyers’ licences for violating law

Abu Dhabi, Sep 25 (IANS/WAM) The enrollment committee at the justice ministry has decided not to renew the licenses of a number of lawyers for violating the advocacy law.

At a meeting held at the ministry’s office in Dubai Saturday, the committee decided to send circulars to economic departments and courts informing them of non-renewal of … Original source on Gaea Times at : UAE won’t renew lawyers’ licences for violating law.

Russian firm appeals against confiscation of Goa properties

PANAJI – A Russian firm, whose four properties were confiscated by the Enforcement Directorate for alleged foreign exchange violations, has appealed to the Foreign Exchange Management Authority (FEMA), the firm’s lawyer said here Saturday.

The True Axis Resorts Private Limited (TARPL) has also sought a stay on the process initiated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) earlier … Original article on : Russian firm appeals against confiscation of Goa properties.

8 get three-year jail in Kandhamal riots case

BHUBANESWAR – A fast-track court in Orissa Saturday sentenced eight people to three years rigorous imprisonment in a house burning incident during the Kandhamal riots in 2008, a defence lawyer here said.

Judge Sovan Kumar Das of the First Track Court-I, at the district headquarters of Phulbani, sentenced the eight for their role in the burning …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Gujarat’s bid to collect fee from bank illegal: high court

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court has termed as illegal an attempt by the state government to collect a fee from a co-operative bank.

The state government wanted to collect one percent fee from the Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited (GSCB) for standing guarantee in a nearly Rs.92-crore loan.
The GSCB used the state government’s …. Original source  : Gujarat’s bid to collect fee from bank illegal: high court.

Boaters, campers thank pollution lawsuit for helping Illinois River watershed appear cleaner

Boaters, campers credit lawsuit for improved river

SCRAPER, Okla. – Many campers, boaters and business owners in northeastern Oklahoma are crediting a 2005 lawsuit against the poultry industry for the Illinois River watershed appearing much cleaner than it was several years ago.
They say the lawsuit against industry giants such as Tyson Foods Inc. and Cargill Inc. … Original article on : Boaters, campers thank pollution lawsuit for helping Illinois River watershed appear cleaner.

Justice Department asks judge to dismiss lawsuit filed of behalf of radical cleric

DoJ seeks to dismiss suit filed for radical cleric

WASHINGTON – The Obama administration is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed on behalf of U.S.-born radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki who is said to be targeted for killing by the government.
In a court filing early Saturday, the Justice Department says that the issues in the …. Source  : Justice Department asks judge to dismiss lawsuit filed of behalf of radical cleric.

Zardari’s master plan to deal with NRO beneficiaries in line with Supreme Court’s diktat

ISLAMABAD – Following Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani’s statement in the Upper House asking the beneficiaries of the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO) to resign, President Asif Ali Zardari has reportedly finalised a list of 242 functionaries who would be shown the exit door.

According to a private TV channel, Zardari finalised a list of incumbent government … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Zardari’s master plan to deal with NRO beneficiaries in line with Supreme Court’s diktat.

Advani appeals for peace ahead of Ayodhya verdict

SOMNATH – Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani on Saturday expressed surprise over the Supreme Court’s decision to stay the final verdict on Ayodhya title case, but appealed to the people and BJP workers to maintain calm and respect the decision.

“I am not able to understand the decision of the Supreme …. Original article  : Advani appeals for peace ahead of Ayodhya verdict.

Judge says Lindsay Lohan should receive bail at $300,000 after actress appeals jail ruling

Judge says Lindsay Lohan should receive bail

LOS ANGELES – A judge says Lindsay Lohan can be released on $300,000 bail after the actress appealed a judge’s decision to send her to jail for nearly a month.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Patricia Schnegg set the amount Friday evening. Lohan was whisked from a Beverly Hills court …. Source  : Gaea News Network.