Legal News – Newsletter for January 3, 2011

Talks resume between Gujjars, Rajasthan government

JAIPUR – Talks between the agitating Gujjar community and the Rajasthan government resumed Monday after the first round remained inconclusive even as the community’s agitation for five percent reservation in government jobs entered the 15th day, disrupting some train services.

The talks between the 51-member Gujjar delegation sent by the community and the state government’s … Original source on Gaea Times at : Talks resume between Gujjars, Rajasthan government.

Nepal’s red health workers ask India to free Binayak Sen

KATHMANDU – Condemning an Indian court verdict sentencing renowned rights activist Binayak Sen to life imprisonment on sedition charges, nine health organisations affiliated to the opposition Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) have asked India to free the physician, who has devoted his life to the welfare of tribals.

All the nine organisations under … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Nepal’s red health workers ask India to free Binayak Sen.

Supreme Court bans sale of ‘gutkha’, ‘pan masala’ in plastic pouches

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a ban on the sale of tobacco products like ‘gutkha’ and ‘pan masala’ in plastic pouches from March 2011, while asking the government to carry out a survey on the ill … Original source on Gaea Times at : Supreme Court bans sale of ‘gutkha’, ‘pan masala’ in plastic pouches.

Protests planned in US against Dhaka’s war crimes trial

DHAKA – The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami plans to stage protests in the US, Britain and some Middle East nations against the impending trial of its top brass accused of war crimes during the 1971 freedom movement.

The party plans to use its supporters and “other like-minded organizations” in these countries, The Daily Star said Sunday.
The …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Gujjars agree for talks, to send 51-member delegation

JAIPUR – After a gap of 13 days, the agitating Gujjars Sunday finally decided to send a 51-member delegation to hold talks with the Rajasthan government in Jaipur. The talks are expected to start late Sunday evening.

The proposed direct talks have been stalled after the protestors put in fresh demands before the meeting could … Original source on Gaea Times at : Gujjars agree for talks, to send 51-member delegation.

Nariman applauds Iyer for seeking ex-CJI’s probe

KOCHI – Retired Supreme Court judge V.R. Krishna Iyer has been applauded by veteran lawyer Fali S. Nariman for demanding a probe into allegations of corruption against former chief justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan.

In a letter to Iyer, Nariman wrote: “As always, you are the hero of 2010. Your prompt and pithily devastating remarks … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Nariman applauds Iyer for seeking ex-CJI’s probe.