Lahore Court postpones hearing of petitions against Musharraf to Nov 1

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court (LHC) has postponed the hearing of two petitions seeking registration of a high treason case against former military ruler Pervez Musharraf and his extradition from abroad with the help of Interpol, until November 1.

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Tax sleuths conduct search operations on Games contractors

NEW DELHI – Officials of the Income Tax Department Tuesday started search and investigative operations in at least 25 premises of companies and individuals who won lucrative contracts for the just-concluded Commonwealth Games.

Among those whose premises were visited by the tax sleuths was senior leader of the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Sudhanshu Mittal, [..] Read the original article: here.

Wikileaks founder denied residency in Sweden

STOCKHOLM – Wikileaks’ founder Julian Assange has been denied a residency and work permit in Sweden, local media reported Monday.

Swedish Migration Board officials declined to offer details, citing confidentiality rules.
Assange, an Australian national, filed the application in August. A few days later it emerged that he had been accused of rape, which he …. Original source  : Wikileaks founder denied residency in Sweden.

Plea on right to property dismissed

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday dismissed a petition seeking restoration of right to own property as a fundamental right.

An apex court bench of Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia, Justice K.S. Radhakrishnan and Justice Swatanter Kumar said that such a right was inconsistent with the principle of socialism enshrined in the preamble of constitution.
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Policy to curb illegal mining soon, Gujarat tells court

GANDHINAGAR – A policy aimed at curbing illegal mining in Gujarat is being formulated, the Narendra Modi government told the Gujarat High Court Monday.

The state government said this in an affidavit filed before a division bench comprising Chief Justice S.J. Mukhopadhaya and Justice Akil Kureshi.
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Apex court restores powers of transparency panel chief

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday stayed the operation of a Delhi High Court order striking down the provision under which the chief information commissioner constitutes different benches of the transparency law panel to hear appeals.

The high court by its May 21 order quashed the Central Information Commission (Management) Regulations, 2007. The … Read more : Apex court restores powers of transparency panel chief.

Apex court extends shield for Sterlite’s Tamil Nadu plant (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday questioned the central government and extended its earlier interim order permitting Sterlite Industries’ copper smelter plant at Tuticorn in Tamil Nadu to continue its operations.

The apex court by its earlier interim order of Oct 1 stayed the operation of the Madras High Court verdict by which it …. Source  : Apex court extends shield for Sterlite’s Tamil Nadu plant (Second Lead).

Need to spread awareness on lok adalats: Chief Justice Misra

NEW DELHI – Chief Justice of Delhi High Court Dipak Misra Monday said it is the responsibility of media to create awareness about the lok adalats among the general public to make them a success.

He said lok adalats were meant for the public who need help, settlement and want their cases to be …. Source  : Need to spread awareness on lok adalats: Chief Justice Misra.

Bangladesh for common stance on Asian migrant workers

DHAKA – Bangladesh is reaching out to nations, including India, which export labour to the Gulf region and southeast Asia, to evolve a common stance on migrant workers’ rights.

The initiative comes ahead of a meeting of the Colombo Process, an alliance of 11 Asian labour exporters, which launched its journey in 2003. Its theme …. Source  : Bangladesh for common stance on Asian migrant workers.

Apex court sore over foodgrain wastage

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday expressed concern over the “gigantic” amount of foodgrain getting rotten and becoming unfit for human consumption because of improper storage.

“We are not able to comprehend the loss of the huge amount of foodgrain. It is a gigantic amount. Your admission is that it was 7,000 tonnes. If …. Source  : Gaea News Network.