CBI moves petition before Supreme Court against Amit Shah

NEW DELHI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) late night filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of the bail granted by the Gujarat High Court to former state Home Minister Amit Shah and sought an urgent hearing.

The petition was filed in the Deputy Registrar’s office around 10.30 p.m hours after … Read more >>.

‘Wrong to say 4-year-old approaching fifth birthday not incapable of negligence’: NY judge

NEW YORK – A New York State Supreme Court judge has said that it is wrong to say that four-year-olds approaching their fifth birthday are not “presumed incapable of negligence.”

The New York Times and CBS News quoted Judge Paul Wooten, as saying this in an order that he passed in a case related … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : ‘Wrong to say 4-year-old approaching fifth birthday not incapable of negligence’: NY judge.

Chandigarh court summons Rahul Gandhi, Arundhati Roy

CHANDIGARH – A court here Friday issued summons to Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi and author-activist Arundhati Roy on a complaint by a local human rights activist against the two for making “inflammatory” speeches.

Civil judge Ranjeev Kumar asked Gandhi and Roy to appear before the court Jan 17.
Activist and lawyer Arvind Thakur … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Chandigarh court summons Rahul Gandhi, Arundhati Roy.

Orissa asks Supreme Court to stay Posco order

NEW DELHI – The Orissa government Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the state high court order cancelling permission given to Posco for iron ore mining in the state.

The Orissa High Court by its order July 14 had overturned the state governments decision to grant permission to Posco for iron ore …. Source  : Orissa asks Supreme Court to stay Posco order.

Court allows Blueline buses to ply in south Delhi

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Friday said the government notification to phase out Blueline buses from the capital by Dec 14 will not apply to buses plying in south Delhi.

Justice Indermit Kaur said the court’s previous order in March allowing Blueline operators to ply will continue till further orders, and the … Read more >>.

Why can’t food be given to poor, asks Supreme Court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday asked the central government why foodgrains it had procured but could not preserve because of inadequate storage capacity could not be given to the poor.

“Procurement of adequate foodgrains is essential to provide food security and to protect the interest of the farmers. All through our anxiety has …. Original article  : Why can’t food be given to poor, asks Supreme Court.

Task force set up for barrier-free public buildings

NEW DELHI – A task force has been set up to work out details for a national centre to facilitate and support development of a barrier-free environment in public buildings, an official said Friday.

The task force headed by Samir K. Brahmachari, director general of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), will work …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Task force set up for barrier-free public buildings.

Court upholds 11 Karnataka BJP legislators’ disqualification (Second Lead)

BANGALORE – The Karnataka High Court Friday upheld the disqualification of 11 rebel lawmakers of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the state assembly for expressing lack of confidence in Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa. The 11 said they will now move the apex court.

Yeddyurappa hailed the verdict as a lesson to defectors.
Yeddyurappa, … Read more >>>.

RTI law being grossly misused, says former CJI Balakrishnan

NEW DELHI – Former chief justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan Friday said the Right To Information (RTI) Act “was grossly misused” and needed amending to prevent the misuse.

“It is time for introspection on the five-year-old RTI Act. It is grossly misused. Most of the applicants are applying the RTI not for public good, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : RTI law being grossly misused, says former CJI Balakrishnan.

Court grants bail to Gujarat ex-minister Amit Shah

AHMEDABAD – The Gujarat High Court Friday granted bail to former minister of state for home Amit Shah, who was arrested July 25 in the Sohrabbudin Sheikh staged shootout case of 2005.

Justice R.H. Shukla allowed the release of Shah, a legislator of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Sarkhej in Ahmedabad, on a …. Source article  : Court grants bail to Gujarat ex-minister Amit Shah.