How long will 2G spectrum probe take, asks Supreme Court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday asked the central government how long it would take to complete investigations into the 2G spectrum scam.

The court also sought the central government’s response to a Comptroller and Auditor General’s (CAG) report pointing out irregularities in allocation of spectrum 2G licences to telecom operators.
The apex court …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Sohrabuddin case: Gujarat HC to decide on Amit Shah’s fate

AHMEDABAD – The Gujarat High Court is expected to deliver its verdict on a petition filed by former Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah, challenging the rejection of his bail plea by a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court today.

Shah was arrested by the CBI in connection with the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case on …. Read the original article  : Sohrabuddin case: Gujarat HC to decide on Amit Shah’s fate.

Karnataka crisis: Verdict on disqualified lawmakers today

BANGALORE – The Karnataka High Court will today pronounce its much-awaited verdict on the disqualification of eleven rebel BJP MLAs today.

Justice V G Sabhahit, the third judge who heard the batch of petitions filed by the rebels challenging their disqualification from Assembly membership by Speaker K G Bopaiah will deliver the judgement at 2.30 p.m.

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Kuwait seeks UNHRC membership

New York, Oct 28 (IANS/WAM) Kuwait has sought UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) membership for 2013-2015.

The country’s permanent representative to the UN, Mansour Al-Etebi made the announcement during a UN General Assembly meeting Wednesday.
He said his country is committed to human rights and wants to participate in all relevant international events …. Source  : Kuwait seeks UNHRC membership.

Court verdict on Karnataka rebel legislators Friday

BANGALORE – The Karnataka High Court will give its verdict Friday on an appeal by 11 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators against their disqualification.

A single judge bench of Justice V.G. Sabhahit is scheduled to give the verdict at 2.30 p.m., according to the court’s registry. He had reserved the verdict Oct 21 after two [..] Read the original article: here.

Ketchup adulteration case against Nestle set aside

GANDHINAGAR – An adulteration complaint against Nestle India, makers of Maggi tomato ketchup, pending in a trial court has been set aside by the Gujarat High Court.

In a judgment made available Thursday, Justice Akil Kureshi struck down the case registered against Nestle for violating provisions of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act.
Samples of …. Original source  : Ketchup adulteration case against Nestle set aside.

Law to protect women from workplace harassment soon

NEW DELHI – India will soon have a law protecting women from sexual harassment at the workplace, Minister of Women and Child Development Krishna Tirath said Thursday. This, she added, was an effort to create a gender-just society.

Addressing state secretaries in charge of women and child development at a meeting, Tirath said: “Tremendous progress …. Original article  : Law to protect women from workplace harassment soon.

Street vendors’ meet in Delhi next month

NEW DELHI – The head of StreetNet International, a global alliance of street vendors’ associations, will come down to Delhi Nov 1 to hold talks with street vendors to understand their problems and suggest solutions.

Pat Horn, the head of StreetNet International, will hold consultations with the National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) …. Original article  : Street vendors’ meet in Delhi next month.

Railway Protection Force to get women’s battalion

NEW DELHI – The government Thursday said it will enact a law giving the Railway Protection Force (RPF) the power to probe offences committed against railway property and passengers and also raise a women’s battalion of the force.

The railway ministry is actively considering amendments to the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act to empower Railway … Read more »».