Legal News – Newsletter for November 30, 2010

Government not against court monitoring spectrum probe

NEW DELHI – The central government Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it was not against the court monitoring the CBI probe into the 2G spectrum scam in whatever manner it wanted.

“(The) government has no objection to the court monitoring of the investigation as the government wants to establish its credentials,” Solicitor General Gopal … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Government not against court monitoring spectrum probe.

US cracks down on China-based merchandise websites

WASHINGTON – The US government has disabled dozens of websites based in China for allegedly selling counterfeit merchandise and other goods in violation of copyright laws, authorities said Monday.

US Justice Department and Homeland Security Department seized the domain names of 82 websites, mostly based in China, where the shipments of the purchased goods also …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : US cracks down on China-based merchandise websites.

Sibal promises action against errant telecom firms

NEW DELHI – Communications Minister Kapil Sibal Monday said notices will be served on all firms that suppressed facts to buy licences and airwaves for mobile phone services in the country and had fallen short of their roll-out obligations.

He also assured a thorough probe to see if they had manipulated the self-certification process about …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Sibal promises action against errant telecom firms.

Scheme to safeguard child rights in Maoist-affected states

NEW DELHI – In an effort to protect the rights of children in areas of civil unrest — including those affected by Maoists, the central government has approved a special scheme which will be implemented in five states on a pilot project basis, parliament was informed Monday.

The scheme, called the Bal Bandhu scheme, … Read more »».

Notices soon on errant telecom companies: Sibal

NEW DELHI – The government will issue notices to companies that supressed facts while securing licences and airwaves for second generation (2G) telecom services in the country between 2006 and 2008, Communications Minister Kapil Sibal said Monday.

He also assured complete investigation to see if these companies had manipulated the self-certification process regarding their financials … Original source on Gaea Times at : Notices soon on errant telecom companies: Sibal.

Ratan Tata goes to court against publication of Radia tapes (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Tata group chairman Ratan Tata moved the Supreme Court Monday seeking judicial restraint on the publication of transcripts of phone intercepts of top corporate lobbyist Nira Radia with leading business, media and political figures on the ground of right to privacy.

The petition was similar to what had been filed by … Read more »»».

Ratan Tata moves court against publication on Radia tapes

NEW DELHI – Tata group chairman Ratan Tata moved the Supreme Court Monday seeking restraint on the publication of transcripts pertaining to the phone intercepts of top corporate lobbyist Nira Radia related with the alleged 2G spectrum scam.

The petition was similar to what had been filed by Radia herself in the Delhi High Court … Read more »»».

52 convicted, eight sent to jail in fodder scam case

RANCHI – A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Ranchi Monday convicted 52 people in a scam related to fraudulent withdrawal of Rs.20 crore from the state treasury to purchase fodder for public distribution and sentenced eight to three years’ imprisonment.

Special CBI Judge A.H. Ansari convicted 52 people in the case related …. Source  : 52 convicted, eight sent to jail in fodder scam case.

Disabled to march in Delhi for their rights

NEW DELHI – Some will be on their wheelchairs, others will be led by their friends or supported by their crutches. On Dec 3 nearly 5,000 disabled people are expected to march in the capital in support of their right to better facilities including a separate ministry for the community.

Dec 3 is the …. Source article  : Disabled to march in Delhi for their rights.

Government planning to raise widows’ pension

NEW DELHI – The women and child development ministry Monday mooted various proposals to better the lives of widows in the country, including raising the pension to Rs. 1,500 a month.

Releasing a study on the condition of widows in the Braj area of Uttar Pradesh here, D.K. Sikri, secretary of the ministry, said the … Original article on : Government planning to raise widows’ pension.