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Articles 9821 through 9920 of 12677:
- Accused Persons Cannot Seek Discharge From Case, Maintains Prosecution (Hindu, B.S. Ramesh , Jul 27, 2005)
Special Court adjourns hearing in disproportionate assets case till Thursday
- Zero Tolerance? Ha, Ha, Ha! (Pioneer, Kanchan Gupta, Jul 27, 2005)
Those with a sense of humour will laugh at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for promoting a policy of "zero tolerance" towards terrorism
- Should Doctors Accept Gifts? (Tribune, Stephen Cha, Jul 27, 2005)
When it comes to accepting gifts from the marketing reps of pharmaceutical firms, the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine suggests that its members apply a simple litmus test:
- Trespassers Should Be Prosecuted (Pioneer, Prakash Singh, Jul 27, 2005)
The Supreme Court, through a landmark judgement, has done what the NDA Government wanted to do but did not, and what the UPA Government, blinded by vote-bank considerations, was always opposed to.
- Bihar Assembly: Court Issues Notice To Centre (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2005)
Fiat to Government: reply within 3 weeks
The Court asked the Government about the material placed before the President before the decision was taken
- Elections In Bihar (Tribune, G.V.G. Krishnamurthy, Jul 26, 2005)
The dissolution of the Bihar Legislative Assembly and the impending elections have raised a host of constitutional and legal issues.
- Bjp Needs Ideas (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 26, 2005)
Fortified by a grand strategy session on Sunday, the BJP-led NDA unveiled its big salvo for the parliamentary session that began Monday
- Sc Notice To Jaya, Sasikala For Adopting Delaying Tactics In It Case (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2005)
The Supreme Court issued notices to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa and her close associate Sasikala Natarajan seeking their explanation on the allegation that they were adopting delaying tactics in a criminal case pertaining to non-filing....
- Parliament Off To An Auspicious Start (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2005)
Speaker could not wish for a better birthday present than a promise of an orderly, business-like session
- State Terrorism By Another Name (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 26, 2005)
London or Kashmir, there is something uncivilised about a policing system that, in the name of nation, queen, democracy or whatever,
- He Was A Guiding Light To Many (Deccan Herald, Mysore V Subramanya, Jul 26, 2005)
The year 2005 is not only the birth centenary year of Bangalore Gayana Samaja, but also that of its former President V Krishna Murthy.
- Jayalalithaa, Sasikala Given Court Notice (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2005)
The accused had sought 42 adjournments
- Bihar Nda Mlas Have Made Out A Case: Sc (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2005)
The court has given three weeks’ time to Bihar Governor and the Centre to file their responses.
- Centre To Laloo’S Help Over Pil On It (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 26, 2005)
The Centre on Monday questioned the propriety of proceedings undertaken by the Supreme Court on a PIL on income tax cases against Railway Minister Laloo Prasad Yadav.
- Quality Education (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 25, 2005)
College teachers must take care to maintain high standards of education
- Another Divisive Parliament Session Ahead? — It May Rain Problems For The Government (Business Line, R. C. Rajamani, Jul 25, 2005)
By all accounts, the Union Government has a difficult monsoon session of Parliament ahead.
- Papa Don't Preach (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 25, 2005)
Why courts must throw out Gujarat's bizarre marriage rule
- Sc Upholds Law To Protect Women (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 25, 2005)
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of section 498A of the Indian Penal Code inserted through an amendment in 1983 to protect a woman from the cruel treatment meted out by her husband and in-laws.
- Amending The Criminal Procedure Code (Hindu, Siddharth Narrain , Jul 25, 2005)
Changes to the Criminal Procedure Code have been kept in abeyance following protests. The question is how amendments with such serious ramifications for the criminal justice system was passed in Parliament with minimal debate
- Nda Plans Censure Motion Against Pm (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 25, 2005)
The NDA will force a discussion in Parliament on Manmohan Singh’s speech in Oxford.
- A Dreadful State Of Mind (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Jul 24, 2005)
EVER since the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, DC (9/11), many commentators have argued that terrorism will not go away until its underlying causes are identified and removed. General Musharraf has repeatedly made this argument.
- Manmohan's Test Begins Now (Pioneer, Hari Jaisingh, Jul 24, 2005)
Having once been associated with the World Bank as an economist, Mr Manmohan Singh is broadly familiar with the American setting.
- A Need For Congress (Washington Post, Editorial, Washington Post, Jul 24, 2005)
EVER since the terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, DC (9/11), many commentators have argued that terrorism will not go away until its underlying causes are identified and removed. General Musharraf has repeatedly made this argument. Following th
- Ex-Myanmar Pm May Be Kept Under House Arrest (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 24, 2005)
Ousted Myanmar Prime Minister Khin Nyunt, given a 44-year “suspended” sentence this week for corruption and bribery, may be kept under house arrest, legal sources said on Saturday
- Manmohan's Test Begins Now (Pakistan Observer, Hari Jaisingh, Jul 23, 2005)
Having once been associated with the World Bank as an economist, Mr Manmohan Singh is broadly familiar with the American setting. As the Finance Minister in the PV Narasimha Rao Cabinet, he had acquired some insight into the complex US mindset.
- Eavesdropping On History (Dawn, F.S. Aijazuddin, Jul 23, 2005)
PRESIDENT Richard M. Nixon suffered from the ultimate form of paranoia — he eavesdropped on himself. Not content with keeping a meticulous written record of his presidency — perhaps the most exhaustively documented of any US president — he installed a voi
- When Diversion Of Income Holds Good (Business Line, H. P. Ranina, Jul 23, 2005)
The essence of the principle of diversion of income by overriding title is that income must reach a person other than the assessee by reason of a pre-existing title to it. Even if a tax-payer incurs a legal obligation to apply a part of his income, it wou
- When Justice Goes Abegging (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Jul 23, 2005)
WHEN it comes to attitudes towards women, Pakistani society is riddled with paradoxes.
- Understanding A Controversial Legislation (Hindu, M.S. Prabhakara, Jul 23, 2005)
While admitting the opportunism that went into the making of the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983, the political circumstances that had made it necessary at that point of time cannot be ignored.
- Corruption Spreads In Russia (Tribune, Andrew Osborn , Jul 23, 2005)
Vladimir Putin’s much-publicised campaign to stamp out corruption was shown to be spectacularly failing on Thursday when an authoritative study showed Russians are being forced to bribe their way through life like never before.
- Sorry Sir, That’S Not My Table (Deccan Herald, Suresh Menon, Jul 22, 2005)
Mugabe has become a caricature of an African ruler who gets his way through state-sponsored torture. How can we play cricket there?
- From Peak To Peak, A Steady Climber (Deccan Herald, BALA CHAUHAN, Jul 22, 2005)
“People take different roads seeking fulfilment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.” This quote by Dalai Lama fits Girish Kasaravalli’s profile best.
- Hindu Woman Absolute Owner Of Property (Deccan Herald, DH news, Jul 22, 2005)
The Karnataka High Court has held that the Hindu woman holds absolute ownership of her property, either movable or immovable, acquired before or after the commencement of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956.
- Sc Sets Aside Election Of Cong Mla (Deccan Herald, DH news, Jul 22, 2005)
The Supreme Court has taken serious note of an interpolation (insertion) made by a Returning Officer (RO) on the nomination paper of a BJP candidate, quashing the election of a Congress MLA Surendra Singh Negi in Uttaranchal.
- Silent Night (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jul 21, 2005)
It may now be possible for citizens of India to sleep peacefully at night without being disturbed by blaring music from a neighbour’s stereo or loudspeakers screeching bhajans at the local jagran.
- Facts Do Not Speak (Telegraph, Salman Rushdie, Jul 21, 2005)
What is a “fact”? In an age beset by bitter disputes about reality, the word itself, and its close relative “truth”, become embattled.
- Sunni-Shia Relations Hit Rock Bottom In Iraq (Deccan Herald, MICHAEL JANSEN, Jul 21, 2005)
The National Dialogue Council has opted out of Iraq’s constitutional commission after the killing of two of its members.
- Defacing The Basic Law (Dawn, Khalid Jawed Khan, Jul 21, 2005)
IN its recent judgment on the issue of General Musharaff’s uniformed presidency and the 17th Constitutional Amendment, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional amendment as well as another act, 2004, which empowers General Musharaff to continue to hold
- 3 Troops, 2 Others Killed In Car Blast (Deccan Herald, A N Sudarsan Rao , Jul 21, 2005)
A person claiming to represent the Hizbul Mujahideen called a news agency and said the militant group was responsible for the blast.
- Portugal Constitutional Court Rejects Abu (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Jul 21, 2005)
Extradition may be delayed pending disposal of Madhya Pradesh police plea
- Germ Warfare: Chinese Denounce Tokyo Court Verdict (Hindu, Special Correspondent, The Hindu, Jul 21, 2005)
Though the Tokyo High Court ignored Chinese plaintiffs' second appeal concerning germ war on Tuesday, the warfare victims will press for justice and dignity, said the plaintiff group leader Wang Xuan.
- Dabhol's Out-Of-Court Settlement Approved (Hindu, J. Venkatesan, Jul 21, 2005)
Supreme Court disposes of all pending litigation
- Court Rejects Cbi Appeal (Deccan Herald, DH news, Jul 21, 2005)
The Constitutional Court of Portugal on Wednesday rejected the appeal of underworld don Abu Salem against his extradition to face trial in the 1993 Mumbai bomb serial blasts, the CBI said here.
- A Legal Regime For Anxious Times (Indian Express, Chetan Dhruve, Jul 21, 2005)
How did we Indians achieve such astonishing success abroad, especially in the US? How did the likes of Infosys and Wipro make it so big?
- Independent Directors, Key To Corporate Governance (Business Line, N. Venkiteswaran, Jul 21, 2005)
HAVING successfully stalled for months, the introduction of the new norms on the appointment of independent directors, the effort now appears to be to dump the concept entirely.
- Kindness Personified (Tribune, Fali S. Nariman, Jul 20, 2005)
Mr. Rajindar Sachar's fascinating article in The Tribune (July 18) about some of the sterling qualities of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (the Internal Emergency notwithstanding!) reminds me of some of the sterling qualities of her Attorney-General Niren...
- Noise Pollution (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 20, 2005)
Apex court is forced to crack the whip
- Janus-Faced Colonialism In India (Times of India, Gopal Guru , Jul 20, 2005)
Dalits, Bahujans gained from British encounter
- Noise-Free Zones (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 20, 2005)
The SC ruling, if implemented, should bring quiet to areas
- Magistrate Told To Issue Warrant Against Naxal (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 20, 2005)
Reddy, who is presently lodged in Cuddapah jail had claimed that he was also responsible for the attack on police camp in Pavgada.
- Janus-Faced Colonialism In India (Times of India, Gopal Guru , Jul 20, 2005)
Dalits, Bahujans gained from British encounter
- Russian Housecleaning (Yahoo! News, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2005)
As if it were wielding a broom, the Kremlin is busily sweeping away its political opposition - clearing the path for a friendly candidate to succeed Russian President
Vladimir Putin, who is constitutionally barred from running again in 2008.
- Iraq's Defining Moment (Times of India, J ALEXANDER THIER, Jul 19, 2005)
Iraq is rapidly approaching a watershed moment: the unveiling of its new constitution
- In Awe Of The White Man's Burden (Times of India, Partha Chateerjee, Jul 19, 2005)
The British built abridged institutions, Mr Singh
- Unravelling The Outsourcing Puzzle (Business Line, C. P. Chandrasekhar, Jul 19, 2005)
The recently released Annual Trade Report of the WTO focuses on a contentious area of trade in services. A separate chapter examines the offshoring of services, especially of IT, from the US to India.
- Towards A Shackled Society, Perhaps (Dawn, Omar R. Quraishi, Jul 19, 2005)
The controversial Hasba bill passed by the NWFP Assembly on July 14 has already forced the federal government to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court regarding its constitutionality.
- A Balancing Act In Sri Lanka (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 19, 2005)
The interim restraint ordered by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on key clauses of the Memorandum of Understanding to set up the Post-Tsunami Operational Management Structure (P-TOMS)
- Vanishing Act (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 19, 2005)
Vini Vinc played on investor’s greed to make a quick buck
- An Attack On The Courts (Washington Post, Editorial, Washington Post, Jul 19, 2005)
Political Attacks on judicial independence are becoming alarmingly frequent, particularly since the Terri Schiavo case
- Bmic Work Must Go On, Orders Sc (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2005)
The Supreme Court on Monday said work on the controversial Rs 2,250 crore Bangalore-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) project should continue and no land earmarked for the project could be alienated.
- It’S Time To Pull Out, Not Just From Iraq (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2005)
If Americans want to influence the behaviour of nations, they should combine diplomacy with their economic strength.
- Sc Stays Release Of Two Lankans (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 19, 2005)
The Solicitor General has alleged non-cooperation from the Sri Lankan Government in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
- The Minister Must Go In Andhra Pradesh (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Jul 18, 2005)
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy has done the right thing in deciding to ask the Central Bureau of Investigation to go into the scandalous transactions with "M/s Vashista Wahan,"
- Future Tense (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, Jul 18, 2005)
Assam becomes a cauldron of passions as the Supreme Court scraps a 1983 migration law
- Some Straws For Advani To Clutch At (Business Line, D. Murali , Jul 18, 2005)
They say it's end game for Advani, with continual clamour for his scalp, but let me offer what he may clutch at, even if it be straw, after all: The Trial of Bhagat Singh by A.G. Noorani.
- Bound By The Law (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 18, 2005)
The Election Commission defends its conduct of the Rajya Sabha elections
- God Meets Mammon (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Jul 18, 2005)
To preserve their autonomy, religious institutions must give evidence of self-regulation
- Justice Under Seige (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Jul 18, 2005)
THE rape of a daughter-in-law by her father-in-law in any community anywhere in India is a criminal offence.
- Hunt For London Bombing Network Fans Out Across Globe (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2005)
The authorities have handed over a list of phone numbers to Pakistani officials. One of the bombing suspects is said to have made calls to those numbers.
- Govt. Directed To File Statement On Wakf Board Election (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 18, 2005)
High courtround-up
- Dissecting A Prime Minister's Speech (Hindu, Inder Malhotra, Jul 18, 2005)
The nice things Manmohan Singh said about British rule appear excessive only because he refrained from being equally candid about the evil it did.
- New Tune (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Jul 18, 2005)
Domestic disagreements are messy affairs, uncomfortable to deal with. But there is a law against dowry,
- Framework For Liberty (Dawn, Anwar Syed, Jul 17, 2005)
British rule in America was a whole lot milder than it was in India and other places where people of colour formed the great bulk of the population.
- Film Highlights Atrocities In North-East (Tribune, Humra Quraishi, Jul 17, 2005)
There is a tremendous focus on cinema with the opening of the Osian’s Asian film festival on Friday. But one particular film which, though not part of this much-hyped film festival, could create much hangama is enough to make us bow our heads in shame.
- Teachers Must Measure Up To The Task: (Tribune, Smriti Kak Ramachandran, Jul 17, 2005)
I see it as a challenge worth accepting", says Prof B.B. Bhattacharya on his appointment as the Vice-Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
- Bangladeshi Migrants: Bjp For Religious Discrimination (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2005)
AASU warned the BJP against dividing illegal B’desh migrants on the basis of religion and to deport them irrespective of their identity
- Tribunals To Be Doubled Under Foreigners Act Immediately (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2005)
To dispose of pending cases expeditiously; Gogoi assures protection to minorities
- Route Map For Young Eco-Conservationists (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2005)
Environment education is a compulsory subject from this year onwards. And schools are grappling with the question of finding qualified and quality teachers to impart education on the environment.
- Venkatachala Wants India To Sign Un Treaty On Corruption (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Jul 17, 2005)
The Lokayukta has urged the Indian Government to become a signatory to the United Nations’ Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) which he believes could pave the way for eradication of corruption in the country.
- The Price Of Pollution (Hindu, SOMA BASU, Jul 17, 2005)
The Patancheru industrial belt is an industrialist's dream but an environmentalist's nightmare. Local villagers suffer the ill-effects of violation of environmental norms.
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