Legal News – Weekly Newsletter for February 21-28, 2011

BJP apprehensive on execution of Kasab’s sentence

NEW DELHI – Even as Mumbai terror attack convict Mohammed Ajmal Kasab’s death sentence was upheld, the Bhartiya Janata party Monday expressed apprehension over the execution of the sentence.

“The court has sentenced Kasab, but the question is whether he will be hanged because the ruling party will again say that he is in the … Read more >>.

Kasab trial raised prestige of Indian judiciary: Chidambaram

NEW DELHI – Home Minister P. Chidambaram Monday said the trial of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab had raised the prestige of the Indian judiciary and welcomed the Bombay High Court judgement upholding his death sentence.

This is a tribute to our legal system. We should allow our legal system to deal with the case … Read more : Kasab trial raised prestige of Indian judiciary: Chidambaram.

26/11 attacks: Bombay High Court upholds death sentence for Kasab

MUMBAI – The Bombay High Court on Monday upheld the death sentence for Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving militant of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.

A two-judge bench comprising Justices Ranjana Desai and R V More also upheld the acquittal of Faheem Ansari and Sabahuddin Shaikh. Ansari and Shaikh are Indian accused in the case, who …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Bofors deal: court defers order on CBI plea

NEW DELHI – A local court Monday deferred its order till March 4 on a CBI plea seeking to close all criminal cases against Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, one of the alleged recipients of kickbacks in the controversial Bofors gun deal that had led to the fall of the Rajiv Gandhi government.

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Bofors deal: court defers order on CBI plea.

Mirchpur protests: Apex court asks for steps to recover losses

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Monday asked the central and Haryana governments what steps they were taking to recover the losses they suffered in the course of the 11-day long agitation of the Jats last month to protest the arrests of the community’s members allegedly involved in Mirchpur village attack on Dalits.

The …. Original article  : Mirchpur protests: Apex court asks for steps to recover losses.

Britain to grant 20,000 visas to Indian workers annually

LONDON – Britain is set to welcome 20,000 extra Indian workers annually as part of a secretive trade deal brokered by the European Union (EU), a media report said.

Under the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, European countries will grant India between 35,000 and 50,000 visas in return for four billion pounds worth of trade.
However, …. Original source  : Britain to grant 20,000 visas to Indian workers annually.

Kasab recites Quran in jail ahead of verdict

MUMBAI – Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving militant of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, whose fate will be decided by the Bombay High Court today, offered prayers and recited verses of Quran in his cell at the Arthur Road Jail.

The Bombay High Court will deliver its verdict on the fate of Kasab, nine months … Read more »».

China undertakes judicial reforms to ensure uniformity

BEIJING – China is undertaking judicial reforms to ensure that uniform standards exist across the country for sentencing criminals. It intends to achieve this by enhancing supervision and person-centred care for both convicts and victims.

Wang Hongmei, vice president of a district court in east China’s Shandong Province, remembers an incident in which a defendant … Read more >>>.

Breather for government in apex court this week

NEW DELHI – As the government, hounded by allegations related to scams, prepares for the budget session of parliament starting Monday, it can look forward to a breather in the Supreme Court with some cases that put it in the dock earlier not listed for this week.

However, an apex court bench of Justice G.S. …. Source  : Breather for government in apex court this week.

Rahat thanks Malik for support during detention

ISLAMABAD – Beleaguered singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan telephoned Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik from India Sunday and “thanked him for providing help during the legal troubles over the past week”, state-run PTV said.

Rahat and his 16-member troupe was detained at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport Feb 13 for carrying $142,000 in cash and …. Source article  : Rahat thanks Malik for support during detention.

BJP welcomes Godhra verdict

NEW DELHI – Saying that the “malicious intentions” of the central government have been exposed, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday welcomed an Ahmedabad court’s verdict in the 2002 Godhra train burning in which 59 people died.

“The verdict has exposed the malicious intentions of the central government and the pseudo secularists who tried …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : BJP welcomes Godhra verdict.

Godhra verdict: Sections under which 31 were convicted

AHMEDABAD – Nine years after 59 people were burnt to death in the S-6 coach of Sabarmati Express near Godhra railway station in Gujarat, a special court here Tuesday convicted 31 people. The accused were held guilty under the following sections of the Indian Penal Code:

Section 149 (unlawful assembly)
Section 302 (murder)
Section [..] Read the original article: here.

Godhra verdict: Ahmedabad court convicts 31, acquits 63 (Second Lead)

AHMEDABAD – Thirty one people were held guilty by a special court here Tuesday for the Godhra train carnage in which 59 people, mostly ‘kar sevaks’ returning from Ayodhya, were burnt to death, triggering the 2002 Gujarat communal riots. The court also acquitted 63, among them a prime accused.

Additional sessions judge P.R. … Original article on : Godhra verdict: Ahmedabad court convicts 31, acquits 63 (Second Lead).

CBI submits status report in 2G scam

NEW DELHI – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday submitted toa local court its status report in the 2G spectrum case and suggested that all other cases relating to the spectrum allocation should be clubbed.

The case was filed on the basis of a private complaint filed by Janata Dal leader Subramaninan Swamy …. Read the original article  : here.

Godhra train carnage: 31 convicted, 63 acquitted

AHMEDABAD – A special fast track court here Tuesday convicted 31 people and acquitted 63 in the Godhra train carnage case in which 59 people on board the Sabarmati Express were burnt to death, triggering communal frenzy in Gujarat in 2002.

Maulvi Saeed Umarji, believed to be the prime accused, was acquitted.
Additional sessions judge [..] Read the original article: here.

Security high ahead of Godhra train carnage verdict

AHMEDABAD – Stringent security was in place Tuesday, with a special fast track court here set to deliver its verdict on the fire in a train in Godhra town in which 59 people were burnt to death, triggering the 2002 communal violence in Gujarat.

The verdict will be delivered in the confines of the Sabarmati …. Read the original article  : Security high ahead of Godhra train carnage verdict.

26/11 attacks: Maharashtra Govt. to appeal against Ansari, Sabauddin in SC

MUMBAI – Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan expressing his unhappiness over the acquittal of two Indian accused by the Bombay High Court in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case, on Monday said his government will file an appeal against the judgment in the Supreme Court.

The Bombay High Court earlier today confirmed the death penalty to …. Source  : 26/11 attacks: Maharashtra Govt. to appeal against Ansari, Sabauddin in SC.

Aarushi case: Talwars challenge CBI court order in Allahabad HC

ALLAHABAD – Aarushi Talwar’s parents, Dr. Rajesh Talwar and Dr. Nupur Talwar, moved the Allahabad High Court on Monday challenging a order issued by the special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court earlier this month, whereby they have been accused of killing their teenaged daughter.

In their petition, the Talwars’ have challenged the order issued …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Aarushi case: Talwars challenge CBI court order in Allahabad HC.

Health of citizens is wealth of nation: Court

NEW DELHI – “The health of the citizens is the wealth of the nation” and it cannot be allowed to be jeopardized, the Delhi High Court said Monday while slamming an anti-quota stir at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in 2006.

The division bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justice … Read more >>.

Onion, cement price hike under competition panel’s scanner

CHANDIGARH – The Competition Commission of India (CCI), constituted to promote consumer welfare through fair competition in markets, has received various complaints pertaining to the sudden rise in the prices of cement and onions during the past few months — and its officials are looking into them.

“Yes, we have received complaints about the sudden …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Onion, cement price hike under competition panel’s scanner.

Bangladesh apex court to have first woman judge

DHAKA – Bangladesh is set to have its first woman judge at the Supreme Court.

Justice Nazmun Ara Sultana is among four senior High Court judges elevated by President Zillur Rahman to the appellate division of the apex court.
Sultana was also the first woman to be made a high court judge in 2000, … Read : Bangladesh apex court to have first woman judge.

Diplomat says civilians attacked in western Libya

NEW YORK – Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi has sent military forces to attacks civilians in the western part of the country, a Libyan diplomat said Tuesday.

Ibrahim Dubbashi, deputy ambassador at the Libyan mission to the UN in New York, told reporters that he had information that “genocide” had started in the western region.
“They … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Diplomat says civilians attacked in western Libya.

Sharjah’s shops for women to have only female workers

SHARJAH – Shops in the emirate of Sharjah that sell items for women now must have only female workers, according to a new law.

All commercial outlets that sell items and commodities for women will have to appoint female workers, the Sharjah Executive Council said.
The meeting was chaired by Shaikh Abdullah Bin Salim Al [..] Read the original article: here.

63 Godhra acquitted by court leave Sabarmati Jail

AHMEDABAD – All the 63 people acquitted by a court in the 2002 Godhra train burning case were released from Sabarmati Central Jail here Tuesday and taken to Godhra in two buses.

The acquitted people belong to Godhra, 160 km away. The two buses were escorted by police vehicles. One bus contained all their belongings, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 63 Godhra acquitted by court leave Sabarmati Jail.

High Court quashes lower court’s bail order

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Tuesday quashed a lower court’s order granting bail to an accused in September last year and pulled up the judge, since transferred, for his “poor understanding of criminal law”.

“Without going into the merits of the case and looking into the conduct of learned ACMM (additional chief metropolitan …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : High Court quashes lower court’s bail order.

Boy’s father moves court over ‘torture’ by school

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court has questioned the central and Delhi governments, Delhi Police and a D.A.V. public school in south Delhi on a man’s complaint that the school authorities tortured his son and did not allow him to attend classes.

Justice A.K. Pathak, in a direction delivered Monday, asked all …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Godhra verdict vindicates government’s stand: Minister

GANDHINAGAR – Jainarayan Vyas, Gujarat’s tourism minister and the government’s official spokesperson, Tuesday termed the judgement in the Godhra train carnage as a vindication of the governments stand.

We have all along maintained that the fire in the coach was not accidental but a pre-planned conspiracy. Now an impartial judicial process has confirmed our point … Read more : Godhra verdict vindicates government’s stand: Minister.

2G spectrum scam: CBI questioned on three accused’s bail pleas

NEW DELHI – The CBI was Tuesday issued a notice by a Delhi Court on the bail pleas of three accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scandal – R.K. Chandolia, Siddharth Behura and Shahid Usman Balwa.

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Judge O.P. Saini asked the probe agency to respond to the bail …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : 2G spectrum scam: CBI questioned on three accused’s bail pleas.

Godhra verdict travesty of justice: Prashant Bhushan (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI – Prominent Supreme Court lawyer and public interest activist Prashant Bhushan Tuesday said the verdict in the Godhra train carnage case coming nine years after the incident was a “travesty of justice”.

“It is a travesty of justice. I understand most of the 63 persons let off today were denied bail and spent …. Original article  : Godhra verdict travesty of justice: Prashant Bhushan (Second Lead).

31 convicted in Godhra train burning, sentencing Friday (Third Lead)

AHMEDABAD – Nine long years later, a court Tuesday convicted 31 people but acquitted 63 for the 2002 burning of the Sabarmati Express in Godhra town in Gujarat that killed 59 people and triggered one of the worst communal riots in Indian history.

Additional Sessions Judge P.R. Patel delivered the verdict within the Sabarmati Central …. Original source  : 31 convicted in Godhra train burning, sentencing Friday (Third Lead).

India’s ex-judge, Grameen supporters rally behind Yunus

DHAKA – Former chief justice of India J.S. Verma has condemned the vilification campaign against Grameen micro credit pioneer and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, while a group of prominent world citizens has lent its voice to the protests.

Verma Wednesday took exception to Muzammel Huq, Grameen Bank’s newly appointed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : India’s ex-judge, Grameen supporters rally behind Yunus.

Davis case may end up at the International Court of Justice

ISLAMABAD – The ongoing dispute on whether US official Raymond Davis, who gunned down two men in Lahore, enjoys diplomatic immunity may get referred to the International Court of Justice if talks between Washington and Islamabad fail, a media report said.

The daily Dawn quoted diplomatic sources as suggesting that the dispute could be referred … Original source on Gaea Times at : Davis case may end up at the International Court of Justice.

Libya unrest may unleash wave of 350,000 migrants: Italy

Rome, Feb 24 (IANS/AKI) The violent unrest in Libya may spark a wave of up to 350,000 immigrants toward European shores, warned Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini, who asked the European Union for help.

“We ask that Europe do its duty,” he said during a Wednesday address to parliament in Rome. “We want Europe to … Read more >>>.

Delhi Zoo a death trap, court told

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought a reply from the central government on a public interest litigation by a law student who said that the National Zoological Park (Delhi zoo) had become a “death trap” for animals and should be shifted to the city’s outskirts.

A division bench of chief justice Deepak … Read more »».

Court queries NGO on non-summoning of Modi by riots panel

AHMEDABAD – The Gujarat High Court Tuesday questioned an NGO on the issue of non-summoning of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and others by the Nanavati-Mehta judicial inquiry commission probing the 2002 Godhra train carnage and the communal riots thereafter.

The high court query came a day after a special fast track court in Ahmedabad [..] Read the original article: here.

Only 10,000 free passes for World Cup matches at Delhi

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Wednesday directed the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) to issue only 10,000 complimentary passes for each of the four World Cup cricket matches to be played at the 41,000-seat Feroz Shah Kotla stadium.

Justice Sunil Gaur said: “DDCA should not issue more than 10,000 complimentary passes … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Only 10,000 free passes for World Cup matches at Delhi.

TV show ‘Emotional Atyachaar’ gets court notice

NEW DELHI – The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notices to the chairman of TV channel UTV, team of the reality show “Emotional Atyachar” and two union ministries on a plea seeking a ban on the show due to its “violent and vulgar” content.

A division bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Sanjiv Khanna …. Source  : TV show ‘Emotional Atyachaar’ gets court notice.

Next hearing of Aarushi murder case on Feb 25

ALLAHABAD – The Allahabad High Court has fixed the next hearing of Aarushi- Hemraj murder case for Friday.

Nupur Talwar approached the Allahabad High Court on Monday to challenge the orders of designated Special Court of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Ghaziabad to summon the Talwars in the case.

The CBI has been arguing … Original article on : Next hearing of Aarushi murder case on Feb 25.

Kasab to appeal against death sentence in Supreme Court

MUMBAI – Farhana Shah, the lawyer of Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, on Wednesday said her client will appeal against his death sentence to the Supreme Court of India.

“In my brief meeting with Kasab, I told him that he can file appeal to the Supreme Court challenging the …. Original article  : Kasab to appeal against death sentence in Supreme Court.

Death penalty sought for all Godhra convicts

AHMEDABAD – The prosecution in the Godhra train carnage case Friday sought death penalty for all the 31 men convicted of burning the Sabarmati Express and killing 59 people in February 2002.

Additional Sessions Judge P.R. Patel Friday reserved the judgement on quantum of sentence for March 1.
A special fast track court had Tuesday …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Dhaka mulls stringent law to tackle rebellion

DHAKA – Bangladesh is mulling stringent laws to discourage any rebellion among the para-military forces, media reports said Friday on the anniversary of the February 2009 rebellion by the border guard troopers.

Special courts have so far convicted 1,065 troopers from among the thousands who rebelled across the country Feb 25-26, 2009.
The troopers, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Dhaka mulls stringent law to tackle rebellion.

Pak court ‘refuses to declare Kasab proclaimed offender’ in Mumbai terror attacks

RAWALPINDI – The Lahore High Court has refused to declare Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving terrorist of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, a proclaimed offender under Pakistan’s Criminal Procedure Code.

The court was informed that trial court proceedings against seven men arrested in Pakistan for allegedly planning the Mumbai attacks had made no progress for one … Original article on : Pak court ‘refuses to declare Kasab proclaimed offender’ in Mumbai terror attacks.

Technology diluting privacy: Supreme Court

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Thursday said that with the march of technology, privacy is “virtually disappearing”.

“Given the technological advancement, privacy is virtually disappearing,” said a bench of Justice G.S. Singhvi and A.K. Ganguly.
The court’s observation came in the wake of senior counsel Harish Salve’s submission that if the government …. Original article  : Technology diluting privacy: Supreme Court.

Apex court to hear plea to hike Bhopal gas victims’ relief

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court Thursday said it would hear a petition of the central government seeking enhancement of compensation for the victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy to the tune of Rs.7,500 crore.

The apex court bench of Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia, Justice Altmas Kabir, Justice R.V. Raveendran, Justice B. Sudershan Reddy …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Apex court to hear plea to hike Bhopal gas victims’ relief.

INLD leader gunned down in Haryana

ROHTAK – A leader of Haryana’s opposition Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) who was staging a sit-in for the past one month to protest against the state government’s land acquisition policy was gunned down by four men here Thursday, police said. One of the assailants was chased and shot dead by the police, while the … Original article on : INLD leader gunned down in Haryana.

Girl wants parks in Shimla: Notice issued to state government

SHIMLA – Acting for the second time on the plea of a 10-year-old girl, the Himachal Pradesh High Court Thursday issued notice to the government over the lack of recreational places in this state capital.

Issuing notice to chief secretary Rajwant Sandhu, a division bench of Chief Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice V.K. Ahuja observed: … Original source on Gaea Times at : Girl wants parks in Shimla: Notice issued to state government.

Order on bail plea of 2G accused deferred

NEW DELHI – A Delhi court Thursday deferred its order on bail pleas of R.K. Chandolia and Shahid Usman Balwa, the two accused in the 2G spectrum allocation scam along with former telecom minister A. Raja.

The bail pleas were filed before Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Special Judge O.P. Saini Monday. The judge … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Order on bail plea of 2G accused deferred.

Telecom policy sound, scam if any will be dealt with: PM (Roundup)

NEW DELHI – In a very significant speech, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday asserted that there was nothing wrong with the current telecom policy that has paid rich dividend in improving tele-density and bringing down tariffs and “if there is a scam” in its implementation it will be dealt with.

“My own view has been …. Source  : Telecom policy sound, scam if any will be dealt with: PM (Roundup).

China to award death penalty for organ trafficking

BEIJING – People convicted of organ trafficking in China may get the death penalty under a draft law amendment being reviewed by the top legislature, a media report said Thursday.

The amendment, submitted Wednesday to the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee for a third reading, stipulates that criminals convicted of “forced organ removal, … Read more : China to award death penalty for organ trafficking.

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.

500 Indians return from Libya with horror tales (Fifth Lead)

NEW DELHI – Some hugged and kissed in relief as over 500 Indians arrived here from Libya in two specially arranged flights Sunday, after days of harassment, fear and hopelessness in the north African country where a mass revolt has erupted against Muammar Gaddafi.

Many had worried relatives waiting for them outside Terminal 2 of …. Source article  : 500 Indians return from Libya with horror tales (Fifth Lead).

Harrowing tales as over 500 Indians return from Libya (Fourth Lead)

NEW DELHI – The dawn of Sunday brought more than 500 Indians here from Libya with tales of suffering and killings in the strife-torn country. Some said they had gone without food and water and vowed never to return.

Relieved family members hugged and kissed those who flew in on two Air India flights. Almost [..] Read the original article: here.

Over 500 evacuees from Libya reach Delhi (Third Lead)

NEW DELHI – Over 500 Indian nationals were brought to the capital from strife-torn Libya in two flights specially arranged by Air India, after an anti-government uprising put their lives at risk, officials said Sunday.

The first flight, a Boeing 747, carrying 291 Indian nationals, arrived here around Saturday midnight.
The second batch of 237 … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Over 500 evacuees from Libya reach Delhi (Third Lead).

Shun parties opposing anti-graft law: Activists

NEW DELHI – Don’t vote for political parties which do not support the anti-graft Lokpal bill, social activists urged the public in a message as they pitched for a strong and effective draft bill.

India Against Corruption, a group of eminent social activists demanding civil society’s involvement in drafting the anti-graft bill, Saturday called upon …. Read the original article  : here.

No relief to Yeddyurappa over corruption complaints

BANGALORE – A court here Saturday decided to begin recording Monday evidence against Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa over corruption and illegal land deal charges against him.

Additional City Civil and Session Court Judge C.B. Hippargi rejected the plea of Yeddyurappa’s son-in-law to stay hearing of the private complaints against the chief minister, his two sons, …. Original article  : No relief to Yeddyurappa over corruption complaints.

No relief to Yeddyurappa over corruption complaints

BANGALORE – A court here Saturday decided to begin recording Monday evidence against Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa over corruption and illegal land deal charges against him.

Additional City Civil and Session Court Judge C.B. Hippargi rejected the plea of Yeddyurappa’s son-in-law to stay hearing of the private complaints against the chief minister, his two sons, … Read more >>>.

No relief to Yeddyurappa over corruption complaints

BANGALORE – A court here Saturday decided to begin recording Monday evidence against Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa over corruption and illegal land deal charges against him.

Additional City Civil and Session Court Judge C.B. Hippargi rejected the plea of Yeddyurappa’s son-in-law to stay hearing of the private complaints against the chief minister, his two sons, … Read this article on Gaea Times at : No relief to Yeddyurappa over corruption complaints.