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For drafting an ideal Lokpal Bill
The judiciary is supposed to see that justice is done — which is but another form of accountability. But increasingly, judges at different levels have been accused of corruption. There are the lesser watchdogs, like the intelligence agencies and the
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:34P
Delhi High Court reserves verdict on Kanimozhi's bail plea
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved verdict on the bail petitions of DMK Member of Parliament Kanimozhi and promoter and director of Kalaignar TV, Sharad Kumar, accused and remanded in judicial custody in the 2G spectrum case.
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:34P
Delhi High Court reserves verdict on Kanimozhi's bail plea
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved verdict on the bail petitions of DMK Member of Parliament Kanimozhi and promoter and director of Kalaignar TV, Sharad Kumar, accused and remanded in judicial custody in the 2G spectrum case.
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:34P
Kani bail order reserved
Justice Ajit Bharihoke said: “The order on the bail application of accused Kanimozhi and Kumar is reserved.” The court asked the Central Bu reau of Investigation (CBI) to submit the original documents showing the allegedly illegal transaction of R200
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:32P
Vetting of three nominees to top posts 'could start today'
The names of Dr Willy Mutunga (left) and Nancy Barasa (centre) for Chief Justice and Deputy Chief Justice respectively and Keriako Tobiko (right) for Director of Public Prosecution were submitted to Parliament by President Kibaki.
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:32P
Wamalwa resigns from House team
He disassociated himself from an ad hoc committee whose duties include vetting the nominees for the posts of Chief Justice, Deputy Chief Justice and Director of Public Prosecution. “We should treat the root of this problem. The Legal Affairs committee
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:32P
Editor summoned to court in Waibara case
Mr Justice Fred Ochieng' made the order when Mr Waibara said he has never made his maiden speech in his four years in the House. The MP's proficiency in Kiswahili was put to the test when he was given a
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:31P
Alameda County Welfare Rule Overturned
The eyes of the St. Louis education community will be on a Clayton courtroom Tuesday. Patch Bay City News Service -- A state appeals court in San Francisco has overturned an Alameda County welfare rule that cut off housing funds to recipients whose
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:31P
Funeral set for Hawthorne motorcycle officer killed after colliding with
a fellow law enforcement officer who had died of cancer. Garton was involved in a collision with Sgt. Rex Fowler of the El Segundo Police Department. Garton was thrown into oncoming traffic and struck a sedan head-on. Fowler suffered a broken leg.
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:30P
Reunions: Alumni panel examines 9/11, bin Laden's death
Weisser discussed the challenges of addressing the powerful emotions elicited by 9/11 in documenting the attacks, as the memorial museum is slated to open in September 2012. “In telling the story of what happened, we must recognize that 9/11 is a
Updated: 05/30/2011 03:30P