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Articles 121 through 220 of 500:
- Have Power? No Problems! (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 02, 2007)
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition filed by Mr Prashant Bhushan, a member of the NGO, Common Cause, seeking the court's directions to the Union Government to prosecute Capt Satish Sharma in the petrol pump distribution scam.
- Taj Corridor: Sc To Take Up Plea Against Decision (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 02, 2007)
A three-judge Bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice S H Kapadia, will take an application challenging “legal validity” of Uttar Pradesh Governor’s refusal to give prosecution sanction against Chief Minister Mayawati and former. . .
- All Should Abide By The Constitution (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 02, 2007)
The partisan manner in which Goa Speaker Pratapsinh Rane manipulated the floor test, which had been thrust on the Digambar Kamat government after it lost the support of three MLAs, is galling. The Speaker is a quasi-judicial authority.
- Limited Options (Tribune, Gen V.P. Malik (retd), Aug 01, 2007)
The historical verdict of the Pakistan Supreme Court on the reinstatement of Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Choudhry has not only re-established the independence and strength of the judiciary but also sent a strong signal on its vital role in . . . .
- Who Killed The Ncte? (Telegraph, Tapas Majumdar, Aug 01, 2007)
The National Council for Teacher Education was known to be already seriously ill when the ministry of human resource development had to rush into action.
- Fresh Jolt To Centre On Obc Quota (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 01, 2007)
The Centre's efforts to push for OBC admission in central educational institutions beginning this academic year suffered a jolt on Tuesday with the Supreme Court posting the mater for hearing on August 7.
- All Should Abide By The Constitution (The Economic Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 01, 2007)
The partisan manner in which Goa Speaker Pratapsinh Rane manipulated the floor test, which had been thrust on the Digambar Kamat government after it lost the support of three MLAs, is galling. The Speaker is a quasi-judicial authority.
- Under Siege (Frontline, Nirupama Subramanian , Aug 01, 2007)
President Pervez Musharraf is in a minefield of problems, created partly by himself and partly by his foes and friends.
- Benazir, Pervez Reach ‘Power-Sharing Pact’ (Tribune, Afzal Khan, Jul 31, 2007)
President Pervez Musharraf and PPP chairperson Benazir Bhutto are likely to meet again in September, preferably in Abu Dhabi, to formally conclude a 'full-fledged deal' ahead of the presidential elections expected in the same month . . . .
- Open Court Hearing On Plea Against Musharraf (Tribune, Afzal Khan, Jul 31, 2007)
Second senior-most judge of the supreme court Rana Bhagwanda on Monday ordered hearing in open court of objections to a petition challenging General Musharraf’s continuation as army chief after retirement age that ended in 2003.
- Cji's Job To Judge Under Sc Bench Scanner (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 31, 2007)
A decision by the Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan to elevate an additional judge of the Madras High Court has come under the scanner in the Supreme Court.
- Govt Lawyers Argue Against Govt (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 28, 2007)
Joint Legislature Committee on Encroachments of Government Land observed that while land grabbers were boldly initiating cases against the government on the basis of concocted documents many government departments were not at all pursuing the . . .
- Quota Limit Can’T Exceed 50 Per Cent Cap: Sc (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 28, 2007)
Even as a constitution Bench is set to examine the validity of the new central law extending quota for OBCs in admission to government institutions next month, the Supreme Court today once again affirmed that the 50 per cent cap imposed by it . . . . .
- Quota Cannot Exceed 50 P.C. In State Services (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Jul 28, 2007)
The Supreme Court on Friday reiterated its earlier ruling that the total reservation in State Government services for all communities, including Scheduled Castes and Schedules Tribes, cannot exceed 50 per cent.
- Us Lawmakers Warn Bush On Nuclear Deal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2007)
US lawmakers have warned Bush administration of “inconsistencies” in the 123 agreement after reports that Washington has agreed to allow India to reprocess spent nuclear fuel under civilian nuclear deal with New Delhi.
- Sc To Start Hearing From August 7 (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 27, 2007)
The Supreme Court today decided that the vexed OBC reservation case will be heard by a five-judge Bench to test the validity of the new legislation and the 93rd constitutional amendment enabling the Centre and states to pass . . . . .
- Expectations After The Verdict (Dawn, Zamir Ghumro, Jul 26, 2007)
THE Supreme Court’s ruling against a sitting military ruler has brought solace to the struggling legal fraternity and the common man.
- Benazir Sets Deadline (Asian Age, Shafqat Ali, Jul 26, 2007)
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s Pakistan People’s Party has set President Gen. Pervez Musharraf an August deadline to finalise a deal or the PPP will no longer be interested in any power-sharing formula, informed sources said.
- The Right's Wrongs (Frontline, A.G. NOORANI, Jul 25, 2007)
PUBLISHED on May 15 this year, this book makes a timely appearance.
- A Court Verdict Heralding Change? (Hindu, Nirupama Subramanian , Jul 25, 2007)
President Pervez Musharraf is short on options after the reinstatement of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhary brings a new mood to Pakistan.
- Iraq And The Larger Role Of Un (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 23, 2007)
With the right envoy and mandate, UN is the best vehicle to address the issues in Iraq.
- The Battle Of The Book Reviews (New Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 23, 2007)
When members of the National Book Critics Circle recently picketed the Atlanta Journal-Constitution — protesting the elimination of its book review editor — a war of words broke out between book reviewers and literary bloggers.
- Encroaching Chill (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 23, 2007)
The spy murder spat harks back to the Cold War, reports Steve Gutterman.
- Dark Shadow Of Shari'ah Courts (Pioneer, KR Phanda, Jul 23, 2007)
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board, at its meeting held on July 14, has decided to approach the Supreme Court to review its judgements on some aspects of the Muslim personal law relating to divorce, alimony, inheritance, etc. These verdicts, . . ..
- Monolith In China (Asian Age, Editorial, The Asian Age, Jul 21, 2007)
During a recent interview the Chinese ambassador to India reportedly said, "We do have democracy.
- Scrapping Bsnl Tender Will Be Unconstitutional (Indian Express, MANOJ GAIROLA, Jul 19, 2007)
Communications minister A Raja’s bid to cancel the $4.8 billion tender by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) for procuring 4.5 million GSM lines was thwarted by a legal opinion from additional solicitor general Gopal Subramanium.
- 2 Bjp Allies To Abstain, Patil To Gain (Asian Age, Sonal Kellogg, Jul 19, 2007)
The battlelines were drawn on the eve of the presidential elections as the BJP was dealt a double blow on Wednesday with both the Trinamul Congress and Karnataka coalition partner JD(S) deciding to abstain.
- Monolith In China (Asian Age, Editorial, The Asian Age, Jul 19, 2007)
During a recent interview the Chinese ambassador to India reportedly said, "We do have democracy.
- Obc Quota: Sc Hearing On July 31 (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2007)
Despite the urgency and keenness shown by the Centre to provide for 27 per cent reservations in higher educational institutions from this year, the Supreme Court today refused to pass any immediate order to vacate the stay on implementing the Central . .
- Obc Quota: No Respite For Centre (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2007)
The centre’s efforts to get the Supreme Court stay on the OBC Reservation Act vacated today suffered a setback with a Bench headed by Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan deferring the hearing on its application till July 31, but stating that a decision . ..
- Sc Deals Fresh Blow To Obc Admission Quota (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2007)
The implementation of OBC quota beginning this academic year became uncertain on Tuesday when the Supreme Court decided to deal with the Centre's application for vacating the stay on OBC admissions as separate from the petitions challenging the . . . .
- President Should Not Be A Puppet (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jul 18, 2007)
Apropos "Comrades, your Hand is soiled" by Kanchan Gupta (Coffee Break, July 15), if the President is merely a ceremonial head, a rubber stamp - why is there so much of debate on the election for the next occupant of Rashtrapati Bhawan?
- Britain Expels Russian Diplomats In Murder Row (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2007)
Britain ordered the expulsion of four Russian diplomats on Monday over Moscow's refusal to hand over the main suspect in the murder of ex-KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko, further escalating tension between Russia and the West.
- Lawmakers Responsibility: The Terrorists Court (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 17, 2007)
The US Congress must establish a comprehensive preventive detention system overseen by a national security court.
- Give Pak A Chance (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 16, 2007)
Washington's Pakistan policy chugged along for a long time on inertia, but is currently under review following intelligence assessments that Al-Qaida is enjoying a resurgence. The terrorist organisation is steadily acquiring greater capabilities to . . .
- A Friend & Master (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 16, 2007)
Pakistan is on a perilous path. The country looks more unstable than ever.
- Under The Constitution, The President Is A Rubber Stamp (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jul 16, 2007)
This is in the context of Kalipada Gupta’s letter “The President is not a rubber stamp” (7 July) on the status and role of the President of India.
- Uk Poised To Expel Russian Diplomats (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 13, 2007)
In a tit-for-tat action, Britain is poised to expel Russian diplomats for the first time in a decade after Moscow refused to extradite the chief suspect in the sensational murder of KGB defector and Kremlin critic Alexander Litvinenko here.
- Uk, Russia To Expel Each Other's Diplomats (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 13, 2007)
A diplomatic row between Britain and Russia over the murder of a KGB defector Alexander Litvinenko today showed signs of escalating with two sides promising retaliations reminiscent of the Cold War antagonism.
- Justice And Gitmo (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 11, 2007)
According to Finley Peter Dunne's Mr. Dooley, "The Supreme Court follows th' ilection returns."
- Musharraf Must Step Down For Fair Poll: Oppn (Tribune, Afzal Khan, Jul 10, 2007)
In a rare display of unity, albeit with slight cracks, 37 big and small opposition parties of the country participating in the two-day all-party conference (APC) in London on Sunday asked General Musharraf to step down to ensure fair, free and . . .
- Apc’S Anti-Climactic ‘Roadmap’ (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jul 10, 2007)
Unfortunately, the all-parties opposition conference in London has not delivered on the money spent on it by Pakistan’s politicians.
- Open Letter To Mps On 9 Key Points Of Nuke Deal (Asian Age, Seema Mustafa, Jul 10, 2007)
The heat has again been turned on just before national security adviser M.K. Narayanan and foreign secretary Shivshankar Menon leave for Washington for what could be a "make or break" round of talks with United States officials on the civilian . . .
- Meaning Of Meaning (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Jul 06, 2007)
“There shall be,” Article 52 of the Constitution says, “a President of India.” The next article declares, in almost stentorian tone, that “The executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly . .
- Group To Look Into Ship Accident Issues (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 05, 2007)
Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport and Highways T.R. Baalu on Wednesday announced the constitution of an inter-ministerial group of experts to look into the response mechanism and formulate a blueprint to strengthen it in view of the . . . .
- Promote Gram Swaraj (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 02, 2007)
By now the night halts in Karnatakas villages by the State Chief Minister Kumaraswamy has received lot of media attention.
- Sc Panel Chief Stays Away From Pvt Sector Quota Cauldron (Pioneer, Rajeev Ranjan Roy, Jul 02, 2007)
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) chairman Buta Singh does not want to burn his fingers in the cauldron of quota for SC/ST in the private sector, and leaves the issue to be handled by the Centre itself.
- ‘Govt Seriously Considering Compulsory Sterilisation’ (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 30, 2007)
Smt Pratibha Patil (Health Minister): Hon’ble Adhyaksha Maharaj, a discussion has just been held on a proposal moved in the House by hon’ble members Shri Metkar and Smt Kamala Raman.
- Gas Prices: Chief Minister To Mount “Political Pressure” On Centre (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2007)
A day after his meeting with Anil Ambani of Reliance group to discuss the issue of gas prices, Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy has decided to mount “political pressure” on the Centre to secure allocation of gas from Krishna-Godavari basin at . . .
- Israel Agrees To Prisoner Swap Deal (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 28, 2007)
Pressures from political reformists in Bangladesh are causing cracks within the parties. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jatiya Party have already faced splits, while the Awami League leadership is faced with a strong revolt.
- What Went Wrong? (Pioneer, B Raman, Jun 27, 2007)
After the 'Himalayan Blunder' of 1962, many people thought the political leadership of India had learnt its lesson vis-à-vis China.
- Moily Panel For Repeal Of Afspa (Tribune, R. Suryamurthy, Jun 26, 2007)
In a recommendation that could face stiff resistance from the states, the Administrative Reforms Commission today favoured sweeping powers to the Centre to deploy armed forces in case any state faced “major public order problems” and the repeal of the. .
- Pemra Amendments Still A Threat (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jun 26, 2007)
Our uniformed president has agreed to withdraw the sweeping media curbs contained in the recent amendments to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Ordinance 2002.
- Cpm Polit Bureau Meeting Takes Up Vice-President Issue (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 25, 2007)
The CPI(M) Polit Bureau and Central Committee meeting which began on Sunday took up the issue of bargaining with the Congress-led UPA for the post of Vice-President and discussed its agenda for the 19th Party Congress slated to be held next year.
- Have They Done Enough? (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jun 25, 2007)
The Constitution provides for the appointment by the Government of 12 eminent persons in public life as members of the Rajya Sabha for six years.
- The Presidential Race: Debasing Standards (Deccan Herald, B G Verghese, Jun 22, 2007)
It defies understanding why the Congress is noisily insistent on a consensus in favour of Ms Patil.
- Effective Audit Committee Can Ensure Financial Reporting Quality (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Jun 21, 2007)
With regard to quality of the work done by the auditor and rules relating to his independence, Clause 49 has surprisingly not dealt with this subject matter at all, even though it can have a deeper impact on the quality of financial reporting.
- Trojan Horse In ‘Q’ Scam (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 21, 2007)
Former CBI director Joginder Singh, a regular contributor to the Organiser, blames the law ministry and law officers for yet again failing to secure the extradition of Ottavio Quattrochi who remains a key accused in the Bofors payoff case.
- Hesitant Steps (Frontline, Shubha Singh, Jun 21, 2007)
The interim government lifts the emergency regulations in force in an apparent attempt to normalise the situation.
- `No Quota, No Vote' (Frontline, T.K. RAJALAKSHMI, Jun 21, 2007)
TUCKED away in the bylanes of Hindaun town, in Rajasthan's Karauli district, is the modest dwelling of the man who led the six-day Gujjar agitation, which paralysed public movement in six States.
- Edits (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Jun 20, 2007)
It was entirely appropriate that the Supreme Court progressed from the singular-specific to the widespread-general.
- Prisoners Of Secrecy (Pioneer, A Surya Prakash, Jun 19, 2007)
The Right To Information (RTI) Act is two years old this June but the anniversary celebrations need to be put on hold in view of the bureaucracy's attempt to sabotage its implementation and the not-too-subtle manner in which the information . . .
- Democracy In Practice (Hindu, K. N. Panikkar, Jun 19, 2007)
The History of the World’s Largest Democracy: Ramachandra Guha; Pan Macmillan, Picador India, 5A/12, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002. Rs. 695.
- Gujjars Warn Of Mass Agitation (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 14, 2007)
The Gujjar community leader, Col Kirori Mal Bhainsala, today called for a review of the reservation policy in the country claiming the deprived sections of the society have not drawn any benefits from the policy.
- Left To Decide After Further Talks (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 13, 2007)
CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat said that the Left will decide on strategy for the President's election after consultations with TN Chief Minister M Karunanidhi tomorrow.
- In Letter And Spirit (Frontline, R.K. Raghavan, Jun 13, 2007)
TWO recent judgments, one by the Supreme Court and the other by a single Judge of the Allahabad High Court, have set the alarm bells ringing in the corridors of power.
- Glimpses Of Iran (Frontline, Hamid Ansari, Jun 13, 2007)
AMERICAN scholarship on Iran is persistent, at times enlightening, at others misleading. Ray Takeyh's purpose is specific: to decipher the "hidden" Iran so that the true challenge posed by the Islamic republic can be addressed.
- Challenge To Social Stability (Pioneer, Sandhya Jain, Jun 12, 2007)
Never in modern India has caste been such a conundrum. If Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati's varna amity forged a truly elephantine electoral constituency, the narrow jati-vad displayed at Dausa represents a grim challenge to social stability . . .
- Devolution And Development (Dawn, Shahid Javed Burki, Jun 12, 2007)
Devolution of government authority from the federal and provincial levels to the organs of the state at the lower levels — levels that are closer to the people — is one of the more innovative policy reforms to date of the Pervez Musharraf presidency.
- Waste Not, Want Not (Telegraph, Tapas Majumdar, Jun 11, 2007)
For more than forty years now — actually ever since the Kothari commission (1964-66) broached the idea — people in India have been living with a contradiction of their own making.
- Blipped Out On Screen (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 08, 2007)
US's 'fleeting expletives' policy is arbitrary. Larry Neumeister reports from New York
- Dam Controversial (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jun 08, 2007)
Large dam projects are a subject of perpetual debate, particularly with ever increasing demand and declining supply of fresh water. The World Bank (WB) has made it clear that funding the Diamer-Basha Dam in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) . . . .
- Danda Raj (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 08, 2007)
Have police reforms hit a roadblock? Perhaps, yes. The landmark Supreme Court judgment of September 22, 2006 had ordered comprehensive restructuring of the police force all over the country.
- Time To Step Back From The Precipice (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Jun 07, 2007)
After promulgating a draconian anti-press law, the government has gone and registered cases against 200 journalists under Section 144 for protesting against it.
- Cia Leak: Libby’S Sentence Puts Bush In A Spot (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 07, 2007)
The sentence imposed on former White House aide I Lewis "Scooter" Libby yesterday put President George W Bush in the position of making a decision he has tried to avoid for months: Trigger a fresh political storm by pardoning a convicted perjurer . ..
- The Supreme Court & River Water Disputes (Hindu, Ramaswamy R. Iyer, Jun 04, 2007)
There should be provision for an appeal to the highest court against a tribunal's award. But this should be after the reference back to the tribunal and the receipt of its supplementary or clarificatory order.
- Plan The Indian Family (Pioneer, Shailaja Chandra, Jun 04, 2007)
If Iran has been able to bring down its fertility rate from 5.6 births per woman in 1985 to 2 by 2000, India can definitely do the same, if not better. What is needed is political will, apart from better planning and coordination
- Cabinet Nod For Scholarship Scheme For Sc, St Students (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 02, 2007)
Bureau for control of crime against tigers to be set up
In-principle approval for new airport at Navi Mumbai
Shivraj Patil briefs Cabinet on agitation by Gujjars
- President Not Above Cj: Attorney (Tribune, Afzal Khan, May 30, 2007)
“The President is not above the Chief Justice and in no way above the law,” Chaudhry Aitzaz Ahsan, lead attorney of suspended Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry, said to the 13-judge full court Bench of the Supreme Court, which was hearing the . . . . .
- Reservation Is No Solution To Eradicate Caste System (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 30, 2007)
The caste-based reservation policy in India has failed to address the caste issue at large and this experience has helped us devise a new strategy to eradicate the caste system prevailing in Nepal...
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