Legal News – Newsletter for January 28, 2011

Dalai Lama goes hi-tech to reach ordinary Chinese

DHARAMSALA – The Dalai Lama is now relying on tools like videoconferencing and Twitter to bypass the Chinese establishment and reach out to the ordinary Chinese.

Interacting with Chinese rights activists for the first time through videoconferencing this month, the Tibetan spiritual leader said: “Even though our consistent stand of middle way policy based on …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Dalai Lama goes hi-tech to reach ordinary Chinese.

Illinois SC allows Rahm Emanuel to run for Chicago’s Mayor post

WASHINGTON – The Illinois supreme court has finally allowed President Barack Obama’s former chief of staff Rahm Emanuel to run for the Mayor’s post in Chicago, overturning a lower court’s decision.

Earlier, an appellate court in Illinois had disqualified Emanuel saying that the former White House Chief of staff was not a resident of the city. …. Read the original article  : Illinois SC allows Rahm Emanuel to run for Chicago’s Mayor post.

Judge quashes rape charge against Mexican singer

Cancun, Jan 28 (IANS/EFE) Mexican singer Kalimba was exonerated Thursday on charges he raped a 16-year-old girl in the Caribbean state of Quintana Roo.

A judge in Chetumal, the state capital, said he had not found “sufficient evidence” to bring the case to trial.
It was shortly before 9 a.m. when Judge Daniel Farah Godoy …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Judge quashes rape charge against Mexican singer.

Apex court, BJP question CVC’s appointment, Moily meets PM (Roundup)

NEW DELHI – The BJP Thursday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh over the appointment of P.J. Thomas as the Central Vigilance Commissioner, saying the “trail” in the selection leads to his door even as the apex court wanted to know if the correct procedure was followed in selecting the corruption watchdog …. Original article  : Apex court, BJP question CVC’s appointment, Moily meets PM (Roundup).

India seeks report from missions over ’sham’ US university

NEW DELHI – External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Thursday said India has sought a report from its missions in the US over the fate of Indian students after authorities closed down a California-based university on charges of visa fraud and illegal immigration.

“We have asked for a report from our embassy and from our consulate … Original source on Gaea Times at : India seeks report from missions over ’sham’ US university.

G.R.Sofi to head Kashmir Information Commission (Second Lead, superseding earlier story)

JAMMU – G.R.Sofi, a serving income tax officer, was Thursday appointed the Chief Information Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir. He will head the first information commission in the state.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand and opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti met in the afternoon and selected Sofi to …. Original source  : G.R.Sofi to head Kashmir Information Commission (Second Lead, superseding earlier story).

Court to hear legislator’s plea against NDMC

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Thursday decided to hear a plea of a legislator challenging a resolution of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) to withdraw perks given to him as its elected and non-official member.

The division bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra fixed Feb 22 to hear the petition of legislator Karan …. Original article  : Court to hear legislator’s plea against NDMC.

UN officials visit Kolkata’s red light area

KOLKATA – A high profile UN team Thursday visited Asias largest red-light area here and urged an umbrella organisation of sex workers to prepare a scheme for their economic rehabilitation in old age.

“The umbrella body – Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee (DMSC) – is running a cooperative society involving the sex-workers. We have asked …. Original source  : UN officials visit Kolkata’s red light area.

Ex-RAW official who disrobed in court to undergo check-up

NEW DELHI – A former Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) woman official who tried to disrobe before a Delhi High Court bench Jan 20 is to be examined by the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS).

The court Thursday agreed to the institute’s plea that the woman official, Nisha Bhatia, needed to remain …. Original article  : Ex-RAW official who disrobed in court to undergo check-up.

Tiwari paternity suit: Plea challenging DNA test hearing Feb 7

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Thursday deferred till Feb 7 hearing on Congress leader N.D. Tiwari’s plea challenging its directive to undergo DNA test to determine if he was the biological father of a young man who has made the claim.

Challenging the single bench’s order, Tiwari filed an appeal before …. Source  : Gaea News Network.