Legal News – Newsletter for February 11, 2011

Friday, February 11, 2011

Protect Bangladesh’s oldest archaeological site: Court

DHAKA – The high court here has ordered enhanced security at Bangladeshs oldest archaeological site — dating back to 3rd century BC — where illegal digging is underway.

Taking note of media reports, the court Thursday asked the secretary, Ministry of Culture, to report within 10 days whether a mosque in the vicinity can be … Original article on : Protect Bangladesh’s oldest archaeological site: Court.

Apex court allows iron ore export from major Karnataka ports

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday allowed the export of the iron ore lying at major ports of Karnataka. As the state government had banned the ore’s offshore movement in July 2010 in the wake of widespread allegations of illegal mining, the ore was held up at these ports.

An apex court bench of …. Source article : Apex court allows iron ore export from major Karnataka ports.

Agra lawyers strike work over evening courts decision

AGRA – Lawyers in Agra are on a three-day strike to protest the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to start evening courts to clear the huge backlog of cases.

The Agra Bar Association members began their strike Thursday and said they would send a delegation to Lucknow and Allahabad to apprise the authorities and the high …. Source : Agra lawyers strike work over evening courts decision.

Law giving voting rights to NRIs comes into force

NEW DELHI – Non-resident Indians can now get their names registered in the electoral rolls, with the amended legislation coming into force Thursday.

A press release by the law and justice ministry Thursday said the government has issued the necessary notification bringing the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act 2010 into force on Feb 10.
… Read : Law giving voting rights to NRIs comes into force.

Petitioner find Rs.20,000 for plea against court

GANDHINAGAR – The Gujarat High Court Thursday fined a petitioner Rs.20,000 for questioning the secular credentials of its administration, which organised Hindu religious rituals during a ceremony on the court premises last year.

The court also dismissed the public suit alleging violation of the constitution’s secular provisions due to the performance of Hindu rituals and …. Source : Petitioner find Rs.20,000 for plea against court.

2G scam: Raja, Balwa sent to CBI custody till Feb 14 (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Former communications minister A. Raja and Shahid Usman Balwa, managing director of DB Realty, were both remanded to four days CBI custody by a court here Thursday to enable the probe agency quiz them face to face to “unearth the conspiracy” in the 2G spectrum scam.

For Raja, it was the third … Read more >>.

Catch the big fish, apex court tells CBI in 2G scam case

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Thursday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to go after the big fish involved in the 2G spectrum scam and the beneficiaries of the wrongdoings. It also told courts not to pass any orders related to the federal agency’s probe.

The court said that the CBI investigation …. Read the original article : Catch the big fish, apex court tells CBI in 2G scam case.