Legal News – Newsletter for December 31, 2010

Two Pakistani judges lobbying for promotion face action

ISLAMABAD – Two Pakistani judges have been issued show-cause notices for trying to influence the Lahore High court chief justice for their promotion and posting.

The Daily Times reported Friday that Lahore High Court Chief Justice Ijaz Ahmad Chaudhry Thursday issued the show-cause notices to the two judicial officers for trying to put external influence … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Two Pakistani judges lobbying for promotion face action.

Pakistan to defend ISI officials in Mumbai attacks lawsuit filed in US court

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has decided to contest the US lawsuit implicating its top intelligence officials, including Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director General Ahmed Shuja Pasha, in the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

“The government of Pakistan has taken a firm decision to strongly contest the suit filed against the ISI, its present and past directors general,” the Dawn … Original article on : Pakistan to defend ISI officials in Mumbai attacks lawsuit filed in US court.

Sony sues LG for patent violation

SAN FRANCISCO – Sony has taken the plunge into the escalating mobile phone patent wars. The Japanese electronics company has sued South Korean rival LG for patent infringement, claiming that LG’s mobile phones violate seven Sony patents, according to court documents.

Sony filed the patent suit Wednesday with the US International Trade Commission (ITC) and …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

New speed limit rules for Abu Dhabi roads

Abu Dhabi, Dec 30 (IANS/WAM) New rules on speed limits on all roads in the emirate of Abu Dhabi will be enforced from Saturday, an official said.

The rules were approved by the transport department and the municipalities of Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain and the Western Region, said Colonel Hussain Ahmad Al-Harithi, director of the Traffic … Original article on : New speed limit rules for Abu Dhabi roads.

NIA files chargesheet in Kerala against SIMI members

NEW DELHI – The National Investigation Agency Thursday filed a chargesheet against 17 members of the banned Students Islamic Movement of India outfit for holding a “seditious” secret meeting in 2006 in Kerala.

The chargesheet was filed in a special court in Ernakulam.
A press release issued Thursday said that NIA presented a chargesheet against …. Read the original article  : here.

Visa on arrival to tourists from four Southeast Asian nations

NEW DELHI – Tourists from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and the Philippines will be provided tourist visa on arrival from Jan 1, 2011, home ministry officials said Thursday.

The visa shall be allowed for a maximum validity of 30 days with single entry facility by immigration officers at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata Airports on … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Visa on arrival to tourists from four Southeast Asian nations.

Deve Gowda asks farmers to revolt against government

GUNTUR – Former prime minister and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) president H.D. Deve Gowda Thursday urged farmers to rise and revolt against the central government which, he claimed, was neglecting their problems.

Addressing a public meeting organised by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in this Andhra Pradesh town to highlight the problems of farmers, Deve Gowda …. Original source  : Deve Gowda asks farmers to revolt against government.

Delhi’s disabled community to hold candlelight vigil Friday

NEW DELHI – The disabled community here will hold a candlelight vigil outside social justice and empowerment minister Mukul Wasnik’s house to protest against the delay in drafting of a new disability law, even as the rest of the country welcomes the New Year with parties and get-togethers Friday.

Javed Abidi of the Disabled Rights …. Original source  : Delhi’s disabled community to hold candlelight vigil Friday.