Apex court extends stay on Sterlite’s shut down

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday extended its interim stay order on the Madras High Court’s verdict that directed Sterlite Industries to shut down its copper smelter plant in Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu, court officials said.

The stay order will be operative until the apex court takes up the matter for hearing again in …. Source  : Apex court extends stay on Sterlite’s shut down.

Varying pay, perks to tribunal heads irks ex-judge

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court is set to hear a petition asking it to direct the state government to stop discriminating between two retired judges of the court who head different tribunals in the state.

A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed Oct 15 by advocates practicing at the Gujarat Public Works Contracts Disputes … Read more »».

When PM says something, it ought to be respected: Gilani

ISLAMABAD – The prime minister’s word should be “respected by everyone”, Pakistan premier Yousuf Raza Gilani said here while referring to a Supreme Court directive for a written assurance that the government would not withdraw an executive order restoring the status of superior court judges.

“When the prime minister says something, whether it is …. Original article  : When PM says something, it ought to be respected: Gilani.

26/11 case: Bombay HC to take up Kasab’s hearing today

MUMBAI – The Bombay High Court will hear from today the arguments on confirmation of death sentence awarded to Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab for his role in the 26/11 attacks.

State’s counsel Ujjwal Nikam will … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 26/11 case: Bombay HC to take up Kasab’s hearing today.

Two convicted drug traffickers hanged in Iran

TEHRAN – Two convicted drug traffickers have been hanged in southwestern Iran, the Fars news agency reported Sunday.

The two were hanged in a prison in the city of Ahvaz after their death penalties were confirmed by the Supreme Court, Fars said without giving the date of the execution.
Murder, rape, armed robbery and trafficking …. Original source  : Two convicted drug traffickers hanged in Iran.

Kasab death penalty: Case in high court Monday

MUMBAI – Unprecedented security arrangements have been made at the Bombay High Court where the hearing on the confirmation of the death sentence to Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab begins Monday.

Kasab will not be present in person but participate in the proceedings through video-conferencing in view of the threat perceptions against him.
The … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Kasab death penalty: Case in high court Monday.

Ali Sena activists protest against Ayodhya verdict in New Delhi

NEW DELHI – Hundreds of Ali Sena activists, a Muslim forum, staged a mass demonstration on Sunday, protesting against the recent decision by of the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on mosque-temple land title suit.

The activists holding posters and flags shouted anti-government slogans and expressed their anger against the High Court verdict.

The President …. Source  : Ali Sena activists protest against Ayodhya verdict in New Delhi.

Plea filed in Pak Supreme Court to hire eunuchs for loan recovery

LAHORE – An application has been filed in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, seeking a direction to the banks to appoint eunuchs for the recovery of heavy loans against politicians, bureaucrats, industrial magnates and members of the elite class.

In Lahore Registry of the apex court, Barrister Zafarullah Khan moved the application in his main petition … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Plea filed in Pak Supreme Court to hire eunuchs for loan recovery.