Apex court rejects Vodafone plea in $2.6 bn tax case

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday dismissed Vodafone’s petition contesting a lower court verdict on the tax liability of $2.6 billion towards capital gains claimed by the administration.

The Supreme Court declined to stay the Bombay High Court order directing Vodafone to pay the tax liability. The court asked the TDS officer to decide the …. Source  : Apex court rejects Vodafone plea in $2.6 bn tax case.

Only parliament, not SC can rewrite Pak constitution: Gilani

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that only the parliament, and not the Supreme Court, has the authority to amend the constitution.

Talking about the summary sent by the Law Ministry on reopening of the Swiss cases, Gilani said that the … Read more >>>.

Demi Moore, Australian magazine reach settlement in lawsuit over printing of party photos

Demi Moore, Australian magazine reach settlement

MELBOURNE, Australia – A legal battle between actress Demi Moore and an Australian magazine over photos it published of a private post-Oscars party thrown by the star has been settled out of court.
Moore sued Pacific Magazines, the publisher of New Idea, for printing pictures taken at a 2008 party that … Read : Demi Moore, Australian magazine reach settlement in lawsuit over printing of party photos.

Citizens seek details of elected representatives’ spending

NEW DELHI – “A hue and cry is being made because of the dirty rooms in the Commonwealth Games Village, but no one is concerned about the filthy conditions that we live in,” said Rajesh Kumar, a slum dweller, at a meeting here Sunday to question the spendings of elected leaders.

The slum dweller from Sangam …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Citizens seek details of elected representatives’ spending.

Bangladesh appoints new chief justice

DHAKA – Bangladesh President Zillur Rahman Sunday appointed A.B.M. Khairul Haque as the country’s chief justice effective Thursday, an official announcement said.

He will replace Md Fazlul Karim.
Haque is the seniormost judge at the appellate division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court.
…. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Court bars foreign insurer’s agent from selling policies

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court has dismissed the plea of a company which sought permission to sell health insurance policies on behalf of a Ukrainian firm.

Radiant Overseas approached the court after it was denied permission by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) to issue and market policies on behalf of Ukrainian firm …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Court summons AIIMS chief over charitable pharmacy

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court has summoned the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to explain why no space has been allotted to a charitable pharmacy that aims to provide cheap medicines to poor patients.

A division bench headed by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul asked AIIMS Director R.C. Deka … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Court summons AIIMS chief over charitable pharmacy.

China releases white paper on human rights

BEIJING – China Sunday released a white paper on human rights, highlighting the role of Internet freedom and the country’s efforts in safeguarding its citizens’ legitimate civil and political rights.

“The overall cause of human rights has been promoted in an all-round way,” says the white paper, published by the State Council Information Office under the … Read more : China releases white paper on human rights.

Supreme Court decision on deferment of Ayodhya verdict expected at 2 pm

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court, which heard a plea seeking deferment of the Allahabad high court verdict in the Ayodhya title suit case, will announce its decision at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

Attorney General G E Vahanvati, appearing before a three-judge special bench, said the most preferred solution to the problem would be settlement but …. Original article  : Supreme Court decision on deferment of Ayodhya verdict expected at 2 pm.

Bombay HC gets footage of Kasab attacking a jail official

MUMBAI – Authorities at Mumbai’s high-security Arthur Road jail have submitted to the Bombay High Court CCTV pictures of Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist of the 26/11 attack, attacking a jail official.

Special prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam has submitted security camera footage and documents to the judges to make the point that Kasab is a well-trained …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Bombay HC gets footage of Kasab attacking a jail official.

Uncertainty on Ayodhya shouldn’t continue: Attorney General

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court was set to decide on a petition to defer the Ayodhya verdict at 2 p.m. Tuesday even as the government said it did not want “any uncertainty to continue”.

The apex court had last week ordered an interim stay on the pronouncement of the Babri Masjid-Ramjanmabhoomi title suit verdict by …. Source article  : Uncertainty on Ayodhya shouldn’t continue: Attorney General.

Ayodhya verdict should not be deferred, say many Hindu, Muslim groups

NEW DELHI – Even as the Supreme Court Bench is considering a plea that parties in the Babri-Ram Janmabhoomi title suit should resolve the matter in an out of court settlement, Hindu and Muslim groups called …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Ayodhya verdict should not be deferred, say many Hindu, Muslim groups.

Google found guilty of defamation

LONDON – Google has been convicted of defaming a sex offender in France after the search engine giant linked his name to the word “rapist” in automatic web searches.

The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was found to have been defamed by Google’s “suggest” function, the Daily Telegraph reported Monday.
The Superior …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Google found guilty of defamation.

Half of Chinese plaintiffs win cases against government

BEIJING – A majority of people – more than 50 percent – win lawsuits filed against government officials in a province in China, officials statistics say.

The Higher People’s Court in Jiangsu province said in a statement that over half of the plaintiffs who filed lawsuits against local government officials in the past 20 years have …. Read the original article  : here.

Supreme Court to hear Ayodhya verdict deferment plea today

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court will hear today the plea for deferment of judgement in the Ayodhya title suit case.

A three-judge bench, comprising of Chief Justice of India S. H. Kapadia, Justice Aftab Alam and Justice K. S. Radhakrishnan, has been formed for today’s hearing.

The Attorney General of India has also been asked …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Supreme Court to hear Ayodhya verdict deferment plea today.

Disney OKs interest payment in ‘Millionaire’ game show profits case, ups jury award to $319M

‘Millionaire’ profits judgment upped to $319M

LOS ANGELES – Walt Disney Co. has agreed to a $50 million interest payment to the creators of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” that pushes a jury verdict over the show’s profits to more than $319 million.
A federal judge approved the agreement between Disney and London-based Celador International, which …. Original source  : Disney OKs interest payment in ‘Millionaire’ game show profits case, ups jury award to $319M.

Prosecution, defense rest cases in Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial in LA

Prosecution, defense rest cases in Smith trial

LOS ANGELES – The prosecution and defense have rested their cases in the drug conspiracy trial against Anna Nicole Smith’s boyfriend and two doctors.
Deputy District Attorney Renee Rose questioned her last witness Monday in Los Angeles, wrapping up weeks of testimony from medical experts and acquaintances of the former …. Read the original article  : Prosecution, defense rest cases in Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial in LA.

NJ judge rules Harrah’s must pay $8M in disputed ‘birthday cash’ promos sent to gamblers

NJ judge: Casinos must pay $8M for misleading ads

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – It was Debra Smerling’s birthday, but 80,000 others around the country may help her celebrate it after a judge ruled that casinos owned by Harrah’s Entertainment Inc. sent them misleading advertisements offering “birthday cash.”
Because the ads did not explicitly state that the $15 …. Original article  : NJ judge rules Harrah’s must pay $8M in disputed ‘birthday cash’ promos sent to gamblers.

Government favours foreign equity in limited partnerships

NEW DELHI – India’s commerce and industry ministry has favoured foreign investment in limited liability partnerships and floated a discussion paper inviting comments from all stakeholders before taking a policy decision on the matter.

Notified April 1 last year, the permission for domestic limited liability partnerships was given to nurse the growth of professionals such …. Original source  : Government favours foreign equity in limited partnerships.

Kasab will meet lawyers with jail officials close by: Bombay HC

MUMBAI – The Bombay High Court has ordered that 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab and his lawyers should meet in the presence of jail officials.

According to a court ruling, jail officials will stay close enough to see and hear Kasab during his legal consultation.

Kasab was convicted for killing people and for terror activities against … Read : Kasab will meet lawyers with jail officials close by: Bombay HC.

Rivals in Bihar polls worried ahead of Ayodhya verdict

PATNA – A day ahead of the Ayodhya verdict, leaders of several main political parties in Bihar are worried as they fear that the judgment might impact their prospects and the outcome of the assembly elections.

Leaders of Bihar’s ruling Janata Dal-United (JD-U), its alliance partner Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), … Read more >>.

Sobhraj mother-in-law case triggers debate

KATHMANDU – Dogged by controversies ever since she started defending serial killer Charles Sobhraj, Nepali lawyer Shakuntala Thapa is now at the heart of another legal debate after the country’s top court handed her a jail sentence and a severe restriction.

By Sudeshna Sarkar
Thapa, a senior lawyer, became a household name two years ago …. Original article  : Sobhraj mother-in-law case triggers debate.

1st Guantanamo detainee civilian trial to begin with jury selection blocks from ground zero

Osama bin Laden evidence readied at detainee trial

NEW YORK – Prosecutors plan to give Osama bin Laden a starring role in the terrorism trial of the first Guantanamo Bay detainee to be tried in civilian courts, a test case in the debate over whether suspects scooped up in the war against terrorism can be prosecuted …. Read the original article  : here.

Nicaraguan women seek to restore legal abortion

Managua, Sep 29 (IANS/EFE) A group of women have delivered to the Nicaraguan government thousands of signatures collected in Europe by Amnesty International (AI) to demand the restoration of therapeutic abortion in this Central American country.

The signatures were turned over at the offices of the governing Sandinista party by leaders of the Strategic Group … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nicaraguan women seek to restore legal abortion.

Brazilian lawmaker sentenced to prison for corruption

Brasilia, Sep 29 (IANS/EFE) Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court sentenced lawmaker Jose Fuscaldi Cesilio to seven years behind bars in the first prison sentenced meted out to a congressman in the 25-year history of the country’s democracy.

The justices of the Supreme Court found Cesilio guilty for acts of improper appropriation of funds and tax evasion … Read : Brazilian lawmaker sentenced to prison for corruption.

People with knowledge of probe: Armstrong team staffer to be called before grand jury

AP Sources: Armstrong team staffer to talk to jury

LOS ANGELES – A staff member of Lance Armstrong’s Team RadioShack, who also has a connection to Floyd Landis, is expected to testify Wednesday before a grand jury investigating allegations of doping in professional cycling, two people with knowledge of the probe said.
Allen Lim, an exercise physiologist …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Canadian prostitution laws struck down

TORONTO – Prostitution was effectively decriminalized in Canada Tuesday after a court here struck down main provisions of prostitution laws on a petition by three sex-trade workers.

“These laws, individually and together, force prostitutes to choose between their liberty interest and their right to security of the person as protected under the Canadian Charter of …. Source  : Canadian prostitution laws struck down.

Person with knowledge of probe: Armstrong team staffer to be called before grand jury

AP Source: Armstrong team staffer to talk to jury

LOS ANGELES – A staff member of Lance Armstrong’s Team RadioShack, who also has a connection to Floyd Landis, is expected to testify Wednesday before a grand jury investigating allegations of doping in professional cycling, a person with knowledge of the probe said.
Allen Lim, an exercise physiologist [..] Read the original article: here.

BJP slams Congress over rotten grain supply

NOAGAON – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Nitin Gadkari has hit out at the Congress party for failing to carry out a Supreme Court order to distribute grains among the poor and than letting them rot in godowns.

Addressing a public rally here … Read this article on Gaea Times at : BJP slams Congress over rotten grain supply.

Ayodhya verdict: Government extends ban on bulk SMSes, MMSes till Friday

NEW DELHI – With the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court set to announce its verdict in the Ayodhya title suit, the Central Government on Thursday extended the ban on bulk SMSes and MMSes till Friday.

“We have decided to extend the ban by a day in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs …. Read the original article  : Ayodhya verdict: Government extends ban on bulk SMSes, MMSes till Friday.

Heavy security in India amid appeals for peace

NEW DELHI – Tens of thousands of security personnel were posted across India ahead of the Ayodhya verdict Thursday afternoon. From Kashmir to Kerala, many states were on “extra vigil” fearing trouble in the aftermath of the judgement.

“We are monitoring the situation minute-by-minute,” an official in the home ministry told IANS. “So far … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Heavy security in India amid appeals for peace.

22 Uttar Pradesh areas under air surveillance

LUCKNOW – At least 22 places in Uttar Pradesh have been put under air surveillance with effect from Thursday morning, hours ahead of the much awaited Ayodhya verdict by the Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court.

“The sensitive areas have been divided into three air zones – to be controlled from Lucknow, Varanasi and …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 22 Uttar Pradesh areas under air surveillance.

Writing to Swiss magistrate over Zardari cases equal to insulting Pakistan: Latif Khosa

ISLAMABAD – In the wake of the Pakistan Supreme Court’s orders directing the federal government to re-open the money laundering cases against President Asif Ali Zardari, the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Law, Latif Khosa has stated that asking a Swiss magistrate to …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Writing to Swiss magistrate over Zardari cases equal to insulting Pakistan: Latif Khosa.

Verdict on Ayodhya title suit today

LUCKNOW – The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court will pronounce its judgement today on the 60-year-old Ram Janam Bhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute.

The three-Judge bench comprising Justice S U Khan, Justice Sudhir Agarwal and Justice D V Sharma will deliver the verdict at 3.30 pm.

Allahabad High Court has …. Original source  : Verdict on Ayodhya title suit today.

Curfew in Kashmir Valley ahead of Ayodhya verdict

SRINAGAR – Curfew has been imposed in Kashmir Valley to preempt any violence that could follow the verdict in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri mosque title suits by Allahabad High Court expected Thursday afternoon.

“Curfew has been imposed in the entire Srinagar city, Ganderbal, Kangan, Bandipora, Sumbal, Sopore, Baramulla, Handwara, Kupwara, Trehgam, Badgam, Anantnag, Qoimoh, Bijbehera, Kulgam and …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Curfew in Kashmir Valley ahead of Ayodhya verdict.

On Judgment Day, Ayodhya normal and relaxed

AYODHYA – On a day when the Allahabad High Court will pronounce its long-awaited judgment on the Ayodhya land dispute, this heavily-guarded temple town Thursday morning appeared normal and relaxed.

Commercial establishments near the disputed site and other places were open like any other day, ahead of the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute verdict that is to … Read more >>.

Housekeeper accuses politician of illegal employment

LOS ANGELES – A former housekeeper to Meg Whitman claimed Wednesday that the billionaire Republican nominee for California governor employed her for nine years despite knowing she was in the country illegally.

Whitman’s campaign rejected the allegations of Nicandra Diaz and said that the Mexican national was fired last year when she admitted lying to … Read more »»».

Federal judge cuts 30 months from prison sentence for former Rite Aid executive Franklin Brown

Judge cuts 30 months from ex-Rite Aid exec’s term

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Former Rite Aid Corp. chief counsel Franklin Brown is heading back to federal prison after a judge resentenced him.
U.S. Middle District Judge Sylvia Rambo on Wednesday imposed a 7??-year sentence on Brown for conspiracy, obstruction, lying to federal regulators and witness tampering. He’s been …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Federal judge cuts 30 months from prison sentence for former Rite Aid executive Franklin Brown.

Apex court stays Sterlite company closure order

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday stayed the Madras High Court order that directed the closure of Sterlite company engaged in copper smelting operations in Tamil Nadu.

The matter was mentioned before the bench headed by Justice R.V. Raveendrana, and will come for hearing Oct 18.
… Read more : Apex court stays Sterlite company closure order.

Pak politicians blast ‘biased’ Babri mosque judgment as ‘terrible miscarriage of justice’

ISLAMABAD – Political parties in Pakistan have strongly condemned the Allahabad High Court judgment on the Babri mosque standoff, terming it biased, prejudicial, sheer violation of human rights and a terrible miscarriage of justice.

“The verdict based on prejudice has hurt the feelings of Muslims across the world,” the Daily Times quoted Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl Spokesman Maulana …. Source  : Pak politicians blast ‘biased’ Babri mosque judgment as ‘terrible miscarriage of justice’.

Ruchika molestation case: Supreme Court send notice to all respondents

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to all the respondents, including the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the Ruchika Girhotra molestation case.

The respondents, which also include the Haryana Police, Ruchika’s family and Anand Prakash, whose daughter was the sole witness of the molestation, will now have to …. Source  : Ruchika molestation case: Supreme Court send notice to all respondents.

Supreme Court notice to Ramalinga Raju on CBI plea

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to former Satyam chairman B. Ramalinga Raju on a petition by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) seeking cancellation of his bail granted by the Andhra Pradesh High Court.

Raju was granted bail by the Andhra High Court in August.

The CBI believes that Raju may [..] Read the original article: here.

Pak Minister condemns ‘one-sided’ Babri mosque verdict for ‘favouring Hindus’

ISLAMABAD – Following the announcement of Ayodhya verdict by the Allahabad High Court, Pakistan Minister for Religious Affairs Hamid Saeed Kazmi has called it a political verdict, which is “totally in favour of the Hindu community.”

Speaking to Pakistan Television, Kazmi said that Muslims in India had been deprived of their right, due to the one-sided …. Original source  : Pak Minister condemns ‘one-sided’ Babri mosque verdict for ‘favouring Hindus’.

Sri Lankan ex-army chief’s wife rules out appeal for pardon

COLOMBO – The wife of the former army chief in Sri Lanka imprisoned for 30 months for violating tender procedures ruled out Friday an appeal by the family to President Mahinda Rajapaksa for a pardon.

Former army chief Sarath Fonseka started his sentence after being transferred to a high-security jail in Welikada in Colombo city …. Original article  : Sri Lankan ex-army chief’s wife rules out appeal for pardon.

Apex court sends notice to CBI in Ruchika case

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on a petition by former Haryana police chief S.P.S. Rathore, who has challenged his conviction and enhancement of punishment in the Ruchika molestation case.

Rathore, 69, has been convicted of molesting teenaged Ruchika Girhotra, and driving her to suicide. … Original source on Gaea Times at : Apex court sends notice to CBI in Ruchika case.

Badal, family acquitted in disproportionate assets case

MOHALI – The district court in this Punjab town Friday acquitted Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, his wife Surinder Kaur Badal and their son Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal in a disproportionate assets case against them.

The acquittal by the court in Mohali, 10 km from Chandigarh, is likely to come as a … Read more »»».

Ruchika molestation case: Supreme Court to hear Rathore’s plea

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court will on Friday hear an appeal filed by former Haryana Director General of Police SPS Rathore challenging his conviction and 18-month sentence in the Ruchika Girhotra molestation case.

A bench of Justices P Sathasivam and B S Chauhan will also take up the plea moved by Rathore for his …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Rome holds gay tennis tournament

Rome, Oct 1 (IANS/AKI) Over 250 players from various countries will take part in a tennis tournament for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders, “aimed at equality and fighting homophobia”, in the Italian capital city.

The “A Smash for Civil Rights” tournament, organised by the Yellow Tennis Rome and Gay Project advocacy groups, Rome city council …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Rome holds gay tennis tournament.

Fox News objects it wasn’t given chance by AP to respond to story on discrimination lawsuit

Fox News objects to AP story on lawsuit
WASHINGTON – Fox News Network objected Friday that it wasn’t given an opportunity to comment on a discrimination lawsuit filed against the network by the federal government before The Associated Press published its initial story on the federal action.

The AP distributed a five-paragraph article Thursday reporting that the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Fox News objects it wasn’t given chance by AP to respond to story on discrimination lawsuit.

APNewsBreak: Lawyer says settlement in Wis. amusement park accident that injured 12-year-old

APNewsBreak: Settlement in Wis. ride accident

MILWAUKEE – The lawyer for a 13-year-old Florida girl who was seriously injured when she fell about 100 feet to the ground from an amusement park ride said Friday that they have reached a settlement with the park.
Stuart Grossman, an attorney for Teagan Marti, said Friday that a pre-lawsuit settlement … Read more : APNewsBreak: Lawyer says settlement in Wis. amusement park accident that injured 12-year-old.

Charges, countercharges fly as son, father battle for renowned Mardi Gras float-making company

Mardi Gras float-makers spar over company control

NEW ORLEANS – A father and son are battling over a family business that has made Mardi Gras floats for more than 50 years, and the son accuses his 83-year-old father’s much younger fourth wife of manipulating the older man.
The power struggle came to a light in a lawsuit …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Charges, countercharges fly as son, father battle for renowned Mardi Gras float-making company.

APNewsBreak: US Steel sued over diabetic who claims false positive on alcohol breath tests

AP: US Steel sued over probationary alcohol tests

PITTSBURGH – The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing to stop United States Steel Corp. from randomly testing probationary employees for alcohol use, saying the tests led to the illegal firing of a diabetic who said her positive results were false.
The lawsuit, filed late Thursday in a … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : APNewsBreak: US Steel sued over diabetic who claims false positive on alcohol breath tests.

Specify clearances needed for Mayawati’s Noida project: Court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday asked the central government to categorically state the statutory clearances that were required to be complied with for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati’s ambitious Noida Park Project to go ahead.

The project costing Rs.700 crore was initiated after cutting 6,000 trees which were about 35 years old.
…. Original source  : Specify clearances needed for Mayawati’s Noida project: Court.

Judge: NY jury can see bin Laden evidence at Guantanamo detainee’s trial

Bin Laden evidence allowed at detainee’s NYC trial

NEW YORK – Jurors in the trial of a Guantanamo detainee accused of supplying explosives for the deadly bombing of two U.S. embassies in Africa can see Osama bin Laden’s orders more than a decade ago that his followers kill Americans, a judge ruled Friday.
U.S. District Judge Lewis …. Original article  : Judge: NY jury can see bin Laden evidence at Guantanamo detainee’s trial.

Charge sheet filed against Virbhadra Singh in graft case (Second Lead)

SHIMLA – A charge sheet was filed against Steel Minister Virbhadra Singh in a special court here Friday, hours after the Himachal Pradesh High Court dismissed his petition to transfer a corruption case against him to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

State Vigilance Bureau Inspector General K.C. Sadyal told IANS that a charge sheet …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Charge sheet filed against Virbhadra Singh in graft case (Second Lead).

Supreme Court allows Ketan Parekh to go aboard

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday permitted former stock broker Ketan V. Parekh, one of the key players in the mid-1990s’ securities scam, to travel abroad for two months for the treatment of his ailing daughter.

Overruling objections of Additional Solicitor General Harin Rawal, appearing for the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI), a bench … Original article on : Supreme Court allows Ketan Parekh to go aboard.

Sahmat slams Ayodhya verdict, finds it ‘gravely disturbing’

NEW DELHI – The Allahabad High Court judgment on Ayodhya is a “blow” to India’s secular fabric, a group of over 50 eminent historians, artists and activists said Friday, raising their “serious concerns because of the way history, reason and secular values” have been treated in the verdict.

Coming together under the umbrella of …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Supreme Court stays Madras High Court’s order on closure of Sterlite Industries’

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the interim order of the Madras High Court on the closure of Sterlite Industries’ copper smelting plant in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin city.

This stay will be in operation till the date of next hearing on October 18.

Sterlite Industries had earlier approached the … Original article on : Supreme Court stays Madras High Court’s order on closure of Sterlite Industries’.

Don’t vilify judges: Pakistan Supreme Court

ISLAMABAD – In a rare statement, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has warned against “unwarranted and uncalled for comments” on the court’s judgments, but welcomes fair comments in “temperate language” that would not impugn the integrity and impartiality of the judge.

“This court always welcomes healthy, constructive and fair comments on the merits of the …. Source  : Don’t vilify judges: Pakistan Supreme Court.

Police: Traffic stop leads to Phoenix drop house holding 27 suspected illegal immigrants

Police: Traffic stop leads to Phoenix drop house

PHOENIX – Phoenix police say a traffic stop has led to a drop house where 27 suspected illegal immigrants were staying.
Sgt. Steve Martos says officers who stopped a vehicle for a minor traffic infraction at about 11 a.m. Saturday questioned the people inside, who told them they had …. Read the original article  : here.

Chavan seeks 10 days to look into Vasai villagers’ demand

MUMBAI – Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan Saturday said that issues related to Vasai villagers’ demand to exclude 18 villages from the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation (VVMC) in Thane district will be resolved within 10 days.

Chavan gave the assurance to a delegation of villagers led by Vasai’s independent legislator Vivek Pandit during a meting … Original article on : Chavan seeks 10 days to look into Vasai villagers’ demand.

Police, lawyers clash in Lahore

ISLAMABAD – Judicial services were paralysed in Pakistan’s Lahore city Saturday after a clash between lawyers and police turned violent.

The clash erupted inside the Lahore High Court premises when agitating lawyers tried to take out a rally to condemn the police action against them Friday.
The police resorted to aerial firing …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Chavan calls Vasai marchers for talks

THANE/MUMBAI – The Maharashtra government, yielding to pressure, invited villagers of Vasai for talks as they started their march Saturday — the birth anniversary of Mahatma gandhi — to protest redrawing of municipal limits in Thane district, a protester said.

The government invited Vasai’s independent legislator Vivek Pandit for an urgent meeting … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Chavan calls Vasai marchers for talks.