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Anna gets invite, Pak next stop
“Today, Anna's words have immense power not only in India, but also throughout South Asia and the entire world,” said Justice Nasir Aslam Zahid. The delegation requested Anna to take up the issue of Indian and Pakistani prisoners,
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:11A
Court verdict in Kavita Chaudhary murder case today
New Delhi: The special CBI court in Ghaziabad will on Thursday pronounce its verdict in connection with the mysterious murder of Meerut University lecturer Kavita Chaudhary in 2006. The CBI has in past interrogated several high profile politicians
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:11A
Stringent format of caste certificate should not be demanded
The order was passed by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice Sanjay Karol on the petition of one Arvind Kumar challenging the decision of the Board in not allowing him to appear in an interview for the post of Computer
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:11A
Dubai issued law regulating economic activities
The laws would ensure single window system that would provide conductive atmosphere for business. It would now be very easy to get license from the competent authorities through clearly defined rules and regulations. The move would push growth momentum
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:10A
'Courageous' judge takes on Halton cops
Ontario Court Justice Lesley Baldwin ruled in two separate cases in less than a month that Halton police used excessive force. A provincial court judge in Halton has taken on police in the region, releasing two bold rulings in less than a month
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:10A
$16 muffins spark order for spending review
AP WASHINGTON | The Obama administration reacted to reports of $16 dollar muffins served at Justice Department conferences by ordering agencies to review the spending of taxpayer dollars at such meetings. Vice President Joe Biden, who is spearheading
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:10A
25 states agree: suicide attempt should not be punishable by law
The Centre's counsel, Additional Solicitor General AS Chandhiok and Jatan Singh, apprised the court that the ministry received comments from the states and would come up with comprehensive reforms pertaining to criminal laws in the country.
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:10A
Meeting? What meeting? Confusion reigns over Serepisos' bankruptcy defence
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Updated: 09/22/2011 12:10A
Troy Davis executed after appeal fails
Though Davis' attorneys said seven of nine key witnesses against him disputed all or parts of their testimony, state and federal judges repeatedly ruled against granting him a new trial. As the court losses piled up Wednesday, his offer to take a
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:10A
Our View: Get heavy trucks off local roads, on interstate
The reason the turnpike is exempt is that Maine law governs its traffic, but once trucks cover the road's 100-mile stretch from Kittery to Augusta and reach the federally controlled four lanes, they are dumped onto other roads.
Updated: 09/22/2011 12:10A
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