Legal News – Newsletter for November 15, 2010

NCPCR to recommend programmes for HIV/AIDS affected children

NEW DELHI – The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is preparing a comprehensive document recommending programmes to provide assistance to HIV/AIDS affected children.

The document includes suggestions like juvenile centres and providing legal and social support for children suffering from HIV/AIDS, NCPCR officials said.
We are formulating a comprehensive policy document. …. Source  : NCPCR to recommend programmes for HIV/AIDS affected children.

Indian work visas, OCI cards in high demand in Canada

TORONTO – There is virtually a rush among NRIs in Canada to acquire the Overseas Citizenship of India (OIC). Also, the number of people, mostly white Canadians, seeking work visas for India is also going up rapidly.

Since 2006 when the OCI scheme was introduced, the number of Indo-Canadian seeking the OCI card has almost … Original source on Gaea Times at : Indian work visas, OCI cards in high demand in Canada.

Apex court grants interim relief to Amar Singh, Jaya Prada

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday granted interim relief to former Samajwadi Party general secretary Amar Singh and actor-turned politician Jaya Prada from being expelled as MPs even if they defy their party’s whip in the house.

The apex court bench of Justice Altamas Kabir and Justice Cyriac Joseph granted the relief while …. Source  : Apex court grants interim relief to Amar Singh, Jaya Prada.

Supreme Court to hear 2G Spectrum case today

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a petition against A. Raja on his alleged involvement in the allocation of 2G Spectrum.

A bench comprising Justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly will hear the petition filed by NGO CPIL, which has alleged that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is … Read more >>>.

Foreigners in China can now buy only one home

BEIJING – Foreigners in China will now be allowed to buy only one apartment on the mainland under new rules announced by the government.

Overseas buyers must provide statements to show that they do not own other properties on the mainland, along with proof of at least one year’s employment in the country before home … Read more >>>.