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Prosecutors reject blasphemy case charge-sheet
According to Section 156-A of the criminal procedure code, notwithstanding anything contained in this code, no police officer below the rank of a superintendent of police shall investigate the offence against any person alleged to have been committed
Updated: 02/18/2011 03:40A
Police hunt for man who attacked legislator
Mallesh, the driver of TRS legislator E. Rajender, has been booked under Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code which relates to assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty. Malesh allegedly hit Jaiprakash on his head.
Updated: 02/18/2011 03:40A
The picture of lawfulness
Mr. Harper's visit co-incided with the first reading in Parliament in Ottawa Thursday of a bill to amend sections 34 to 42 of the Criminal Code, ak a the Citizen's Arrest and Self-defence Act. The new wording reads, "The owner or a person in lawful
Updated: 02/18/2011 03:20A
Best move? Don't bother with Assange
It is reportedly leaning toward using criminal law to make an example of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The government is conducting “an active, ongoing criminal investigation,” Attorney General Eric Holder says. The government should investigate
Updated: 02/18/2011 03:05A
AGO Cries Foul Over Corruption Bust
“If that is the case, than the prosecutor could have been framed, and that is really against the Criminal Code Procedure.” Marwan said that according to the procedures, law enforcement officials could not allow a crime to take place if they had prior
Updated: 02/18/2011 02:27A
Harper unveils citizen's arrest bill
A proposed bill announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper will safeguard those who make citizen's arrests in good faith by loosening some provisions in the Criminal Code.
Updated: 02/18/2011 02:19A
Lawyers May Find Way Around Megan's Law for Old Sex Offenses
SAN FRANCISCO — A sex offender determined to keep his name off the state Megan's Law website hired a leading criminal appellate lawyer and lodged a constitutional claim that has reached the Ninth Circuit US Court of Appeals. For the offender, the case
Updated: 02/18/2011 01:52A
Sens. Patrick Leahy, John Cornyn Take Aim At Public Corruption
The Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act (PCPIA) will strengthen existing federal criminal law for acts of public corruption, and raise maximum statutory penalties. The bill will also clarify the definition of what it means for a public
Updated: 02/17/2011 11:57P
Susno released from detention, banned from going overseas
The Criminal Code Procedures (KUHAP) state that a detention period of a defendant held on charges involving imprisonment of nine years or more can be extended for another 60 days at a judge's discretion. The South Jakarta District Court judges trying
Updated: 02/17/2011 11:35P
Courting danger
Jennifer is not her real name, but she is a real prostitute known to the staff at the Sex Worker Action Group, where she is helping to improve the safety of women who ply the trade in Kingston. Having worked briefly for a couple of escort services
Updated: 02/17/2011 10:55P
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