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Articles 5721 through 5820 of 12677:
- Follow It (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Mar 29, 2006)
President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's advice that a study be conducted to minutely examine the judicial delays needs to be followed up without any delay.
- Jayalalithaa Rules Out Coalition Government In Tamil Nadu (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Aiadmk releases manifestos for Assembly poll in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Pondicherry
- Cet For All Streams On May 13 And 14 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
With the Supreme Court refusing to stay the Madras High Court order on the Common Entrance Test (CET) for admission to professional courses, the State Government has decided to conduct it for students of all streams on May 13 and 14.
- Afghan Convert To Christianity Is Released (New York Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
Tuesday, March 28 — The Justice Ministry has released a jailed Afghan man who faced the death penalty for converting to Christianity, a spokesman said Tuesday.
- Hamas Ready For Talks With Quartet (Jordan Times, Omar Karmi, Mar 28, 2006)
As Israeli voters prepare to cast their ballots, long-time frontrunner, acting Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's Kadima Party, showed signs yesterday of faltering.
- Sc Ruling On Child Marriages (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
In a significant order, the Supreme Court today stayed the legal import of the recent judgements of the Delhi and Andhra Pradesh High Courts upholding “consensual sex and marriages” of minor girls with their lovers after eloping with them.
- Pitfalls Of Pil (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 28, 2006)
Cannot be misused for private interest
Delhi High Court Chief Justice Markandeya Katju has rightly asked the judges to admit public interest litigation (PIL) petitions “with great care and circumspection”. There is no doubt that the time the courts . . .
- Cag Raps Finance Ministry For Mismanaging Property (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
Had the Department of Income Tax its way, it would have asked thousands of income tax assesses of the Capital to go to Allahabad in UP for settlement of disputes.
- Justice Jain May Be Elevated To S.Court (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
The Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Mr Justice DK Jain, is likely to be elevated to the Supreme Court by mid-April.
- Adding To Congestion (Times of India, Darryl D Monte, Mar 28, 2006)
For a city that is reeling under the lack of open space, the recent Supreme Court verdict, lifting the stay on sale of mill land in Mumbai, comes as a rude shock.
- Rights Approach To Empowerment (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Mar 28, 2006)
The Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra (RLEK) is a Dehra Dun-based NGO working with Van Gujjars and other hill communities for four decades. Avdesh Kaushal, founder of RLEK, speaks to V J Thomas:
- Corrections And Clarifications (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 28, 2006)
{gt}{gt}Was this what the Pakistan President meant? B. Muralidhar Reddy's report (International, "Foreign miscreants face elimination, says Musharraf", March 25, 2006) read: "`Is this the way to progress and achieve prosperity and earn a respectable . . .
- Sc Says Orders On Lowering Marriage Age No Precedent (Times of India, Dhananjay Mahapatra, Mar 28, 2006)
Love may be blind, but would it be proper for courts to allow an underage couple 'madly in love' to marry, turning a blind eye to the law prohibiting marriage of a girl aged below 18?
- Survivors Of Bhopal Gas Disaster Stage Protest (Tribune, Vibha Sharma, Mar 28, 2006)
The survivors of Bhopal gas disaster today staged a demonstration at Parliament Street, demanding justice, rehabilitation and life of dignity. “We will stay in the Capital till our demands are met,” says Rashida Bi, who by virtue of being . . .
- The Hindu Petitions Transferred To Delhi High Court (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
Plea challenges law relating to prohibition of ads of tobacco products in newspapers
- Jagmohan Dalmiya Questioned In Mumbai (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Mumbai police on Monday questioned former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India Jagmohan Dalmiya and other officials regarding the charges of misappropriation of funds, . . .
- Office Of Profit’ Controversy Gains Momentum In India (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Mar 28, 2006)
A clear political divide emerged here on Monday as the Parliamentary Affairs Minister Priya Ranjan Das Munshi completed consultations with the political parties for tabling a legislation in the parliament that would decide the fate . . .
- Fourth Estate And Idea Of Justice (Pioneer, Sachida Nand Jha, Mar 28, 2006)
The performance of the media was praiseworthy in both the Jessica Lall and Best Backery cases, says Sachida Nand Jha
- Sc Stays Controversial Hc Decision On Child Marriages (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
Despite legislation restraining girls below 18 years from getting married, lack of adequate safeguards to declare such a marriage void has forced the Supreme Court to issue notice to Government and stay the applicability of two recent High Court . . .
- Pil Against Sonia In Allahbad High Court (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 28, 2006)
A public interest litigation was filed in the Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court on Monday seeking direction to Congress president Sonia Gandhi to return the allowances availed by her between June 3, 2004 and March 23, 2006 as a Member of Parliament.
- The Dowry Menace (Statesman, YP GUPTA, Mar 28, 2006)
It is indeed shocking that the evil of dowry continues unabated, and cases of harassment and death because of dowry demands are on the rise.
- Unholy Alliance (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 28, 2006)
Nepal’s royalty and army vs the media
Nepal today presents a classic example of royalty and the military working hand in hand to muzzle the media.
- Russia In The Grip Of Its Bureaucracy (Hindu, Vladimir Radyuhin , Mar 28, 2006)
The bureaucracy has emerged as Russia's only ruling class, which controls key businesses, lobbies its interests in Parliament, and dictates its will to the judiciary.
- Guantanamo Trial A Test For Bush (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2006)
Osama's ex-driver denies he is a terrorist
- Deterrent Punishment For Drug Traffickers: Kalam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2006)
Two-day national seminar on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances inaugurated in the Capital Two-day national seminar on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances inaugurated in the Capital on Saturday
- Afghan Man Saved From Execution (Washington Times, Daniel Cooney, Mar 27, 2006)
A court yesterday dismissed the case against an Afghan man facing execution for converting from Islam to Christianity, officials said, paving the way for his release.
- Sc: Right To Life, Liberty Protected For Foreigners (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2006)
The Supreme Court has held that the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution are not only confined to Indian citizens but also to foreigners, as the state cannot deprive basic human rights to anyone, submitting to . . .
- Caught In The Human Capital Trap (The Economic Times, Nidhi Nath Srinivas, Mar 27, 2006)
There were collective media gasps recently at the record salaries now offered to agri-business (agbiz) graduates.
- Whither Speedy Justice? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 27, 2006)
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz was right in asking the superior courts to introduce corrective measures to dispense speedy justice but he fell short of suggesting viable solutions in this regard.
- Afghan Court Drops Trial Of Convert (Dawn, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2006)
An Afghan court on Sunday dropped its case against a Christian who faces execution for converting from Islam, referring the matter to Kabul’s top prosecutor for a final decision, an official said.
- Plea Seeks Removal Of Director Of Drugs Control Of Tamil Nadu (Hindu, A. Subramani , Mar 27, 2006)
Says official lacks necessary qualification "Health Department has not taken steps to fill the post by accelerating promotions to the feeder category officers."
- Should Plea-Bargaining Be Introduced? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 27, 2006)
It is an agony to face a criminal trial. Even when the accused is acquitted ultimately, he stands substantially punished, by facing the arduous process of trial.
- Afghan Court Drops Case Against Convert (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2006)
* Official says the case was dismissed due to ‘a lack of information and legal loopholes’
- Terror Proliferation (Daily Excelsior, Anil Bhat, Mar 27, 2006)
The terrorist attacks in Varanasi, followed by the killing of Ghulam Yazdani and Kajol - both Bangladeshis in New Delhi and one more in Lucknow as well as the capture of Siddiqul Islam, alias Banglabhai, boss of Jagrata Muslim Janata . . .
- Near Consensus On Parliament Session (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2006)
Decks have been cleared for reconvening the Parliament session and introducing a bill to amend the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act to remove the threat of disqualification hanging over dozens of MPs cutting across party lines.
- Protecting Whistleblowers Important Clause In Bill (Pioneer, Abraham Thomas, Mar 27, 2006)
The Law Commission's report recommending a "Whistleblowers' Provision" to the proposed Judges (Inquiry) Bill, 2005, seeks to add teeth to the purpose of achieving judicial accountability.
- Kalam For Speeding Up Judicial Process (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 27, 2006)
Concerned over the time taken by courts in deciding cases, President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has suggested that a study be conducted to examine the judicial delays. Inaugurating a two-day seminar on narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances here . . .
- Afghan Court Drops Christian Convert Case (US News & World Report, Daniel Cooney, Mar 27, 2006)
A court on Sunday dismissed the case against an Afghan man facing possible execution for converting from Islam to Christianity, officials said, paving the way for his release.
- Do We Submit To Quasi-Colonial Surrender? (Deccan Herald, V. R. Krishna Iyer , Mar 27, 2006)
Every office – executive, judicial, legislative or other – is a constitutional trust, and the nation’s sovereignty is non-negotiable.’
- Tact And Tactics (Telegraph, MAHESH RANGARAJAN, Mar 27, 2006)
The author is an independent researcher. He has recently co-edited the book, Battles over Nature
- Law Against Domestic Violence Gets Delayed (Tribune, Rashme Sehgal, Mar 27, 2006)
Fifty million women are missing in South Asia. They are missing because of the increasing number of cases of foeticide, dowry deaths, honour killings and other acts of violence being inflicted on them.
- No Ordinance On Office Of Profit: Govt (Times of India, BHASKAR ROY, Mar 27, 2006)
As a prelude to the legislation defining an office of profit, the government has begun collating suggestions offered by political parties during their meetings with parliamentary affairs minister P R Dasmunsi.
- Battle Plan For Best Effect (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Mar 25, 2006)
A recent paper of the Department of Administrative Reforms titled "Towards a Citizen-Friendly Government" is further proof that Government officials and public sector executives are still not ready to serve the way they should.
- The Perfect Self-Goal (Business Standard, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan, Mar 25, 2006)
The correct answer is to repeal the law. Bribery takes place in cash, not from these 'offices of profit'.
- Bond’Ed Warehouse (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 25, 2006)
Old soldiers never die, they merely fade away,” General Douglas MacArthur once quipped.
- Sacrifice — Of The Constitution (Indian Express, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Mar 25, 2006)
The all too familiar drama is being re-enacted once again on 10 Janpath. Following the resignation Sonia Gandhi from Lok Sabha and the chairpersonship of NAC, sponsored cheerleaders are being brought to commemorate the so-called sacrifice of their leader.
- Sc Slams Govt On Tainted Ministers (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2006)
"Can a person facing rape charges be appointed a judge or an election commissioner?" An angry Supreme Court hurled this poser at the Centre on Friday while hearing a PIL challenging the appointment of MPs accused of various crimes as members of the . . .
- Outcry Rises Over Afghan Christian Convert (Reuters, SAYED SALAHUDDIN, Mar 25, 2006)
Growing international pressure on Afghanistan to respect the religious freedom of a Christian convert was met in Afghanistan on Friday by calls for the man to be executed for denying Islam.
- Pakistan, India Launch New Bus Amid Emotional Scenes (Reuters, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2006)
The annual Sikh pilgrimage to Nankana Sahib in Pakistan took on special significance this year with the first bus service linking the birthplace of the religion's founder with Amritsar in India.
- Afghan Judge Balks At Prodding (Washington Times, AMIR SHAH, Mar 25, 2006)
The chief judge trying an Afghan man who faces a death sentence for converting from Islam to Christianity defended the court's autonomy yesterday amid reports the man could be freed.
- Pm Will Speak To Pak Prez On Sarabjit (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2006)
Casting a glimmer of hope in their darkened lives, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday promised the family of Sarabjit Singh condemned to death in Pakistan that he will again take up the matter with President Pervez Musharraf.
- Way Of Life ! (Daily Excelsior, M L Kotru, Mar 25, 2006)
Wasn't it one of our more distinguished Prime Ministers who told us that corruption was not something unique to India. It was a universal phenomenon.
- Speaker And The Constitution (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Mar 25, 2006)
Sir, — Bibhuti Bhusan Nandy’s article, “Parliamentary privilege” (17 March), raises vital questions relating to the power, privileges and limitations of the Lok Sabha Speaker.
- Scope Of Pil Widened On ‘Tainted’ Ministers (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2006)
The Supreme Court in a significant move today broadened the scope of a writ petition on inclusion of chargesheeted MPs in the Union Ministry by brining state ministries in its ambit and referred the matter to a five-judge Constitution Bench to lay . . .
- Deemed Varsities Bound By Aicte Norms: Court (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2006)
First Bench advises students to stop their agitation
- 32 U.P. Mlas Told To Sit As Separate Group (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Mar 25, 2006)
Supreme Court restrains Speaker
- Charge-Sheeted Ministers: Issue For Statute Bench (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2006)
Supreme Court notice to Centre
- Corrections And Clarifications (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 25, 2006)
Referring to the report "Amend Hindu Marriage Act" (March 23, 2006), a reader has doubts about the amount of compensation the court had ordered the appellant to pay (in the Naveen Kohli versus Neelu Kohli case).
- Supreme Court Extends Sealing Deadline (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2006)
In a major reprieve to violators, the Supreme Court on Friday extended by three months the March 29 deadline for sealing of illegally commercialised premises in the Capital's residential areas provided they give an undertaking to abide by the Court' . . .
- Telangana Congress Mlas Meet, Discuss Go 610 (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2006)
No objection to creation of supernumerary posts, says APCC chief
- Maharaja's Heirs Offer To Give Up Part Of Palace Land (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
`Government should allow us to build a memorial and a commercial complex'
Jayachamaraja Wadiyar had five daughters of whom Gayatri Devi, the eldest, is no more
His only son, Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar, has been fighting the Government . . .
- Case For Cover (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Mar 24, 2006)
The history of a case in the courts can be as tortuous as the conflicting perceptions behind it are irreconcilable.
- Afghan Judiciary Says Won’T Bow To Pressure In Convert Case (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Says Islamic orders and constitution will be upheld
Analysts say the case could hinge on interpretations of the new constitution
- Karzai Says Convert Will Not Be Executed (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has assured Canada that a man facing possible execution for converting to Christianity will not be put to death, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said on Thursday.
- Ec Order May Land Several Mps In Trouble (Tribune, S. S. Negi, Mar 24, 2006)
The test laid down by the Election Commission (EC) for determining the “office of profit” in the Jaya Bachchan case, might pose serious problems to several other MPs whose cases have been referred to it by President A P J Abdul Kalam.
- Orissa Minister Quits Over Criminal Links (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Orissa's water resources minister Rabi Narayan Nanda on Thursday resigned following allegations of his links with the liquor mafia in neighbouring Chhattisgarh state.
- Turning Outrage Into Applause (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 24, 2006)
The extraordinary series of events that culminated in the resignation of Congress president Sonia Gandhi from both Lok Sabha membership and the chairpersonship of the National Advisory Council (NAC) marks the second time she has turned apprehension . . .
- A Rancid Relationship (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 24, 2006)
Britain's close alliance with the U.S. has become one-way traffic.
- Flintossed (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 24, 2006)
Depleted England deflate India
- In The Eyes Of Storm (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 24, 2006)
The Supreme Court of Pakistan completed 50 years of its existence on March 23. The apex court is the final arbiter of law and the Constitution, and is invested with the responsibility to maintain harmony between the legislature, executive and judiciary.
- Office Of Profit ? (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Dailyexcelsior, Mar 24, 2006)
Jaya Bachchan is out of Parliament and, if their political opponents are proved right, a host of MPs, including Sonia Gandhi, could also be shown the door.
- Afghan Faces Death For Rejecting Islam (International Herald Tribune, Abdul Waheed Wafa, Mar 24, 2006)
The judge presiding over the prosecution of an Afghan man facing the death penalty for converting from Islam to Christianity said Thursday that international pressure would not affect his rulings in the case.
- U.S. Ups Pressure In Afghan Christian Convert Case (Reuters, Saul Hudson , Mar 24, 2006)
The United States told Afghan President Hamid Karzai on Thursday it wanted Afghanistan to show it respects religious freedom and quickly resolve the case of a man facing possible execution for converting from Islam to Christianity.
- Ties Strengthened, Made More Meaningful (Dawn, Anwar Kemal, Mar 24, 2006)
Rarely if ever has such a major visit to Pakistan as that of President Bush taken place against a background so laden with negative overtones and a sense of foreboding.
- Witness Protection (Statesman, AMIYA K SAMANTA, Mar 24, 2006)
Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform Desirable
- Manager Par Excellence (Business Line, Editorial, Business Line, Mar 24, 2006)
Dr Varghese Kurien went to great lengths to get technical data right and found solutions, usually local and inexpensive.
- Government Taken To Task For Affidavit In Supreme Court (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
Affidavit says Idgah Maidan in Hubli will be converted into a park, maintains Sindhia
Sindhia's statement takes everyone by surprise
Accuses Government of not taking Opposition into confidence
Shettar says statement will be made on Friday
- Expand The Law, Reduce The Trauma (Hindustan Times, Editorial, HindustanTimes, Mar 24, 2006)
The institution of marriage is rapidly changing in India.
- Many Delhi Legislators Feel The Heat (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
"Holding offices of profit"
- High Court Directs Mcd To Dismiss Guilty Officials (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 24, 2006)
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to dismiss any official found guilty of conniving with builder mafia in permitting illegal construction in the Capital.
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