Legal News – Newsletter for February 26, 2011

US has nearly 11 mn illegal migrants; India major source country

Washington, Feb 26 (IANS/EFE) The US had around 11 million illegal immigrants in January 2010 and India was a major “source country” for them, according to an official report.

The document released by the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Immigration Statistics, said Mexicans continue to make up 62 percent of the total number.
However, …. Read the original article  : here.

Godhra train burning case sentencing March 1 (Third Lead)

AHMEDABAD – All the 31 men convicted of setting a train coach on fire near Godhra in Gujarat, killing 59 people in 2002, will be sentenced by a court here March 1.

The prosecution Friday sought the death penalty for all the 31, terming it a “rarest of rare case”, while the defence has appealed …. Source  : Godhra train burning case sentencing March 1 (Third Lead).

More detailed pollution check ordered at Tuticorin plant

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday asked the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) to carry out a more detailed inspection of the pollution allegedly being caused by a Tuticorin-based copper smelting plant.

The smelting plant belongs to Sterlite Industries.
Justice R.V. Raveendran and Justice A.K. Patnaik asked NEERI to carry out detailed … Read more »».

Karnataka Govt. to challenge Krishna tribunal order in Supreme Court

BANGALORE – Karnataka Government has decided to challenge the verdict of the Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal on the division of surplus water from the Krishna River in the Supreme Court of India.

A meeting, which was chaired here today Chief …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Karnataka Govt. to challenge Krishna tribunal order in Supreme Court.

Court rejects Tiwari’s plea on fine

NEW DELHI – Rejecting Congress leader N.D. Tiwari’s plea, the Delhi High Court Friday directed him to pay Rs.75,000 penalty, as directed by the court, within two weeks’ time.

A division bench of Justices Vikramjit Sen and Mukta Gupta passed the order on Tiwari’s petition seeking modification of the single bench order imposing Rs.75,000 …. Original source  : Court rejects Tiwari’s plea on fine.

Canada to allow skilled immigrants without degrees

CHANDIGARH – People who do not possess university degrees or have not cleared language proficiency tests but have the skills in required trades will now find seeking immigration to Canada a little easier, an immigration consultant said Friday.

B.S. Sandhu, chairman and managing director of the World Wide Immigration Consultancy Services (WWICS) group, said that …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Canada to allow skilled immigrants without degrees.

Apex court asks for report on erring cops

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Friday asked the Tamil Nadu government what action it has taken against policemen who reportedly were mute spectators to a clash between two groups of students in a law college in Chennai.

The clash took place between students of Thevar and Scheduled Castes communities of Dr. Ambedkar Law College …. Read the original article  : Apex court asks for report on erring cops.

Bail plea of 2G accused rejected

NEW DELHI – A Delhi court Friday rejected the bail plea of R.K. Chandolia and Shahid Usman Balwa, arrested in the spectrum allocation scam along with former communications minister A. Raja.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) special Judge O.P. Saini rejected their bail request saying the investigation was at a preliminary stage and the … Read more : Bail plea of 2G accused rejected.

Godhra train carnage sentencing March 1 (Second Lead)

AHMEDABAD – All the 31 men convicted of razing a train coach near Godhra in Gujarat, killing 59 people in 2002, will be sentenced by a court here March 1.

The prosecution Friday sought the death penalty for all the 31, terming it a “rarest of rare case”, while the defence has appealed that the … Read more >>>.

Death sought for Godhra train burning convicts

AHMEDABAD – The prosecution Friday sought death penalty for all 31 men convicted for the Godhra train burning in 2002 that killed 59 people. The quantum of sentence will be announced March 1.

The prosecution appeal was made to Additional sessions Judge P.R. Patel in his court within the high-security Sabarmati prison here.
The judge [..] Read the original article: here.