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Articles 721 through 820 of 4481:
- Information (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, Aug 21, 2006)
There is of course a flip side to the noting sections. It is quite possible that an official might have expressed a negative opinion on a certain matter and he might have been overruled by his superiors.
- A Ringside View Of Indian Banking (Hindu, C. R. L. Narasimhan, Aug 21, 2006)
Kakodkar narrates how successfully State Bank of India managers could adapt to serve the larger interests of the economy
"My 40 years with the SBI'' is, above all, a ringside view of the transformation of Imperial bank of India into State Bank of . . .
- A Dubious Record Of Unity (Deccan Herald, Amulya Ganguli, Aug 21, 2006)
When it concerns votes, all parties, from the Left to the Right of the political spectrum close their ranks.
- The Dispensation Of Justice (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 21, 2006)
The four-day International Judicial Conference, held in Islamabad recently to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court, issued the Islamabad Declaration at its conclusion.
- Fiduciary Duties In Privatisation (Dawn, Syed Mohibullah Shah, Aug 21, 2006)
The widespread support for the Supreme Court decision on privatisation of the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) reflects the deep anxiety, even among supporters of privatisation, about the manner in which state-owned assets were being sold.
- Indian Lawyer Launches Crusade Against Abuses In Kashmir (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 21, 2006)
My longer term goal is to have some of the army out (of Kashmir) – and definitely out of the civilian areas’
- Great Illusion (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Aug 21, 2006)
About two years ago outgoing "Azad" Kashmir (the occupied territory across the Line of Control) "President" Sardar Mohammad Anwar Khan had put up quite a show in front of a group of journalists from this part of the State.
- Humane Judiciary A Must, Says Pm (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 20, 2006)
The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh, said today that a humane and efficient judiciary was a must for good governance and there was need to sensitise the lower courts towards the objective.
- Sensitize Lower Judiciary: Pm (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 20, 2006)
Observing that there was "growing concern" over "lack" of probity in some sections of judiciary, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the lower courts "must be sensitized" for speedy justice where most of the citizens come in contact with judiciary.
- Judiciary Should Be More Sensitive Towards Poor: Pm (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 20, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the judicial system needed to be more sensitive and humane towards the poor in the face of rising litigation cost so that doors of justice were not closed for them and assured his government's full support . . .
- File Notings (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 20, 2006)
The Right to Information (RTI) Act, passed by Parliament last year, is new and finding its ground. Both educated and unlettered people around the country are struggling to make it a reality.
- Why This Apathy? (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 20, 2006)
“Lack of quorum” seems to have become all too convenient an excuse for the National Assembly when it comes to taking up important national issues.
- Pm For Speedy Justice To The Poor (Deccan Herald, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 20, 2006)
Focussing on the need to deliver speedy justice to the poor, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday said the lower courts should be sensitised to the needs of the masses.
- President Clears ‘Profit’ Bill (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, Aug 19, 2006)
Much to the relief of the Congress-led UPA government, President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam today gave his assent to the controversial office of profit Bill, which had been passed by Parliament for the second time without changes.
- Prisons As Agents Of Change (Frontline, R.K. Raghavan, Aug 19, 2006)
Decision-makers in India can learn from the experiences of other countries and lend more than cursory attention to the state of our prisons.
- Lows In Lawmaking (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 18, 2006)
There's just one person who emerges unscathed in the office of profit (OoP) sideshow-turned-political drama turned-near constitutional . . .
- Oop’S Back Again (Indian Express, Pamela Philipose, Aug 18, 2006)
That term again. Office of Profit is back in news with the Lok Sabha agreeing to set up a joint parliamentary committee on the subject. An explainer to help you understand and recall why and how a constitutional obscurity keeps hitting national headlines.
- Us Eavesdropping Program Ruled Unconstitutional (News International, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
The US federal judge on Thursday ruled that the U.S. government's domestic eavesdropping program is unconstitutional and ordered it ended immediately.
- Ias Officer Granted Interim Bail In Sex Racket Case (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 18, 2006)
A local court today granted interim bail on health grounds to senior IAS officer M.Iqbal Khandey arrested in connection with the sex racket case here.
- Wanted: A Shift System In Courts (Hindu, P.P. Rao, Aug 18, 2006)
The system, which is economical and easy to implement, should be introduced.
- The ‘Islamabad Declaration’ (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 18, 2006)
The context was global but the issues highlighted at the recent International Judicial Conference in Islamabad could easily be Pakistan-specific. Among other measures, the August 14 ‘Islamabad Declaration’ called for greater judicial review of . . .
- Principle Of Legality In Islam (Dawn, Sidrah Unis, Aug 18, 2006)
In modern systems of criminal justice, the principal that protects against the abuse of power by the judges and the state, guaranteeing the security of individuals, while informing them of what is illegal and what is its punishment, is Nullum . . .
- Judicial Activism (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 17, 2006)
The 23-point 'Islamabad Declaration' adopted at the conclusion of a four-day international judicial conference on the theme of 'Justice For All' is a perfect wish-list of all the things that Pakistanis, particularly Pakistani women and children,. . .
- 'Pak-Based Terrorists Were Preparing To Attack Metros' (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 17, 2006)
Mohammed Zubair and Mohammed Sohail - nabbed in Higalganj, North 24-Parganas, on Independence Day eve - were trained in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir for one year and were preparing for a fidayeen attack in one of the Metro cities of India, officials . . .
- Delayed Justice (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Aug 17, 2006)
It will never be too late to address the critical question of clearing backlog of cases in courts.
- Icds — The Entitlement Of Every Indian Child (Hindu, Nirmala Lakshman, Aug 17, 2006)
The role of ICDS as an instrument to secure children's right to food cannot be overstated. In States like Tamil Nadu, its functioning has yielded positive results.
- Sc Takes Note Of Tea Plantation Workers’ Plight (Tribune, S.S. Negi , Aug 17, 2006)
The suicides in the farm sector are not confined to grains and pulses alone as hundreds of workers in tea plantations have also ended their lives for non-payment of wages for years.
- Veils And Jails (Frontline, RAFIA ZAKARIA, Aug 17, 2006)
The Hudood Ordinances expose how Generals past and present have used the regulation of female sexuality to their strategic advantage.
- Kalam Should Not Sign Office Of Profit Bill (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Aug 16, 2006)
The controversial Office of Profit Bill, without any modification or removal of the objections indicated by President Abdul Kalam in his message to Parliament, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on July 25, 2006.
- Apex Court Celebrates First-Ever I-Day (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 16, 2006)
For the first time in the history of the Supreme Court, Independence Day was celebrated on its premises on Tuesday.
- Second Look At Army Act (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Aug 16, 2006)
Not withstanding many amendements in the Army Act in 1992, serving and retired officers and jawans still remain dissatisfied, and in the perception of many, the Act still remains archaic and outdated.
- Cj’S Meaningful Resolve (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 16, 2006)
Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry has said that the Supreme Court will deliver justice irrespective of the stakeholders’ reaction.
- Clearing The Civic Mess (Business Standard, M J Antony, Aug 16, 2006)
In a series of recent decisions, the Supreme Court has taken tough action against illegal constructions.
- War And Solidarity (Frontline, Atul Aneja , Aug 16, 2006)
The Lebanese forge a national identity in the face of Israeli aggression and appear determined to bargain for a truce on their terms.
- Doctor Couple Remanded To Judicial Custody (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
Owners of a private hospital in Patiala, Pritam Singh and his wife Amarjit Kaur, were arrested in connection with the recovery of 50 female foetuses from their hospital's backyard. They were remanded to judicial custody till August 26.
- Caveat Emptor Is Still The Norm In India (Indian Express, Sucheta Dalal, Aug 14, 2006)
What happened to caveat emptor? That is the title of a discussion by Professor Gunnar Trumbull of the Harvard Business School on his new book Consumer Capitalism: Politics, Product Markets, and Firm Strategy in France and Germany.
- Does A Muslim Have The Right To Convert? (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 14, 2006)
Malaysia is expecting a court ruling any day now that could shake society to its foundations: does a Muslim have the right to convert to another faith?
- Enforce The Amendments (Pioneer, Joginder Singh, Aug 14, 2006)
There is a popular Hindi saying: "Der aaye durust Aye" (late arrival, but to the right place).
- Implications Of Targeting Mr Clean (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 14, 2006)
Opposition has filed a petition with the National Accountability Bureau seeking initiation of investigations against Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz and other economic managers including Dr Salman Shah for their role in the stock market crashes in the . . .
- Price Of The War On Terror (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 13, 2006)
Inaugurating an international judicial conference on Friday, Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz commented in his speech that Pakistan is paying a high price for combating terror and being a member of the coalition that is fighting the war on terror.
- Authoritarian Rule And Democracy (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 13, 2006)
One bitter truth confronts us today on the 59th anniversary of our existence as an independent nation: in terms of democratic evolution, Pakistan today is where it was in 1953.
- Human Rights (Tribune, Y.K. Sabharwal , Aug 13, 2006)
The growth and development of mankind depends on how well the human societies regulate their internal affairs and how they work for common welfare and the dignity of each individual.
- Quickening The Pace Of Justice (Tribune, A N Sudarsan Rao , Aug 13, 2006)
The huge backlog of cases in the courts and inordinate delay in their disposal has created an alarming situation.
- The Pm And The O (Business Standard, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan, Aug 13, 2006)
Congressmen treat India’s Prime Minister as if they were dealing with Dr Manmohan Singh.
- Some Food For Thought For World Jurists (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Aug 12, 2006)
A galaxy of chief justices, judges and jurists from all over the world have gathered in the Federal Capital at the invitation of the Chief Justice of Pakistan to share their views on the theme of the judicial . . .
- Corporation Council Accuses Centre Of Scuttling Vizhinjam Project (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 12, 2006)
Chinese companies cannot be considered a security threat'
- Mlc Has Evidence On Bribery Charge, Says Dharam Singh (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 12, 2006)
Statement leads to speculation that Janardhan Reddy is in company of Congress leaders
- The Pm And The O (Business Standard, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan, Aug 12, 2006)
Congressmen treat India’s Prime Minister as if they were dealing with Dr Manmohan Singh
- Justice Delayed (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 11, 2006)
13 years is too long for a verdict ---- Thirteen years is a long time for justice to be not only done but also be seen to have been done.
- House In Order (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 11, 2006)
Shekhawat’s ruling on the privilege motion should tell MPs where they have been going wrong
- This Impasse Must Be Broken (Hindu, Harish Khare , Aug 11, 2006)
Bhairon Singh Shekhawat should take the lead in resolving the standoff in Parliament.
- Varanasi Blast: Charges To Be Framed On Aug 24 (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 11, 2006)
A court here today fixed August 24 as the date for framing charges against Mohd Waliullah — the mastermind of March 7 Varanasi twin blasts — besides remanding him in judicial custody by 14 more days.
- Inquiry Report (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 10, 2006)
It was Aristotle’s dictum that all interpretation or criticism must begin with the text itself. Thus it would be appropriate to begin with the text of the report submitted by Mr R.S. Pathak on the United Nations oil-for-food programme.
- Torchlight On A Blindfolded Face (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 10, 2006)
By trying to keep the truth about missing militants and death squads under wraps, the defence establishment is seriously harming the cause of peace in Assam, writes . . .
- ‘Sex Scam’ Accused Dysp Had Info Of Mumbai Blasts (Daily Excelsior, Ahmed Ali Fayyaz, Aug 10, 2006)
A junior Police official, handling counter-intelligence in Jammu & Kashmir Police, had warned the State Government on June 14th about the Mumbai serial blasts that left nearly 200 people dead and hundreds wounded on July 11th.
- Psm Deal: Lessons To Learn (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Aug 10, 2006)
In its 80-page judgment released on Tuesday, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has observed that the process adopted for privatisation of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) was in violation of law and reflected gross irregularities.
- Retreat In The Face Of Extremism? (Daily Times, Editorial, Daily Times, Aug 10, 2006)
The ruling PML had a case of cold feet at the National Assembly on Tuesday while trying to pass an amendment to the Hudood Ordinance by a simple majority.
- Only Women Judges To Try Rape Cases? (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Aug 09, 2006)
The proposed amendment to the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), making it mandatory for rape cases to be tried only by women judges seems to be based on some superficial and erroneous notion.
- Sub-Quota Among Obcs Can’T Be Merged: Sc (Tribune, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 09, 2006)
In a significant judgement defining the importance of reservation to the extremely backward among Other Backward Classes (OBCs), the Supreme Court today ruled that a sub-quota fixed by any state to the most disadvantaged sections among them cannot . . .
- Rape Is About Women — And Men (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 09, 2006)
Barring male judges from trying rape cases is based on too many assumptions and will be neither practical nor ethically appropriate
- 54,460 Houses For The Tsunami-Hit By December: Minister (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 09, 2006)
In response to the news item titled `High Court Orders Upsets Advocates' in these columns on Tuesday, the Madras High Court Registrar General S. Palanivelu clarifies:
- India Ex-Fm Suspended From Party (British Broadcasting Corporation, bbc correspondent, Aug 09, 2006)
India's ruling Congress Party has suspended a former foreign minister over findings about his role in the oil-for-food programme in Iraq.
- Leaking Credibility (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, Aug 08, 2006)
If there was one certain fallout of the Pathak panel findings it seemed to be this one:
- Lata’S Marriage, Revisited (Indian Express, Rakesh Shukla, Aug 08, 2006)
The travails of Lata S. seem to overshadow the tribulations of Kafka’s Joseph K in The Trial. I remember hearing Lata recounting her tale a couple of years back. After six years of harassment, the Supreme Court judgment provides relief, which is of . . .
- Trees Or Forest? (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 08, 2006)
The current process of amending the controversial Hudood Ordinances seems to be heading for a parliamentary debate in which the proverbial forest may well be lost while looking at the trees, instead of the other way around.
- Justice For The Northern Areas (News International, Editorial, The News International, Aug 08, 2006)
It is not quite clear under what law the 1.5 million people of the Northern Areas (Gilgit-Baltistan), a region of 72,496 sq km, are ruled by Pakistan as a federal territory for 58 years.
- Pathak Panel Probe — Loose Ends, Grey Areas (Business Line, B. S. Raghavan , Aug 08, 2006)
The conclusions of the Justice R. S. Pathak Inquiry Authority in the oil-for-food scandal suffer from inner contradictions. The report could have been more convincing and thorough than it actually is, says B. S. RAGHAVAN.
- Scripted Out (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, Aug 08, 2006)
If information is power, then the custodians of the Indian democracy are still deeply unsure about how much of both is good for its citizens.
- 'Yet To See India's Passion For Peace' (OutLook, SABA NAQVI BHAUMIK, Aug 08, 2006)
A long and winding drive takes us to the residence of Pakistan Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, located on an elevation in Islamabad. The elegant residence is far more sophisticated and plush than the home of his Indian counterpart. Over a cup of tea . . .
- Lalu Finds Saviour In Sambandhi Taxman (Pioneer, Sidharth Mishra, Aug 08, 2006)
There is a phrase Jab Saiya Bhaye kotwal, to daar kahe ka (When your beloved is a cop why should you fear the world).
- Uk’S Top Cop Flays Anti-Terrorism Laws (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 08, 2006)
Britain’s senior most Muslim police officer today claimed that the country’s anti-terrorism laws and enforcement agencies run a “real risk of criminalising” minority communities.
Mr Tarique Ghaffur, the assistant commissioner of . . .
- Change Is The Only Constant (Pioneer, Arun Nehru, Aug 07, 2006)
The Indo-US nuclear agreement, in my opinion, will be passed, as there are several economic benefits the two sides can expect from it. Moreover, the Cold War arguments are no longer relevant in today's world.
- When It Comes To Mr Q, The Right To Know Doesn’T Apply (Indian Express, Arun Jaitley, Aug 07, 2006)
Despite request under RTI, CBI declines information on freezing, defreezing of Quattrocchi accounts, Central Information Commission says ‘any attempt to compile voluminous information will disproportionately divert public resources’
- Matters Of Faith (Times of India, Amrith Lal, Aug 07, 2006)
In courts we trust. Our belief in the judiciary to settle contentious issues extends to both temporal and spiritual matters. We expect that legal solutions, if and when offered on matters of faith, are binding on people.
- Parliamentary Panel Raises Queries Over Communal Violence Bill (Hindu, VINAY KUMAR, Aug 07, 2006)
Reservations over Centre's jurisdiction in maintaining law and order
Section 55 remains the bone of contention
Under it, Centre can notify areas as "communally disturbed"
Also, it can deploy armed forces to such areas
- Ruthless Dna (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 06, 2006)
Congress reveals its true colours ---- The scapegoating of former External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh through the selectively leaked report of the Justice Pathak Inquiry Committee late Thursday evening shows the lengths to which the . . .
- Don’T Dilute Rti Act, Please (Tribune, Virendra Kumar, Aug 06, 2006)
The Union Cabinet’s approval of an amendment to the Right to Information Act, 2005, which debars the notings of bureaucrats and Cabinet notings from the domain of citizens requires to be considered with circumspection. It bears, in our view, some . . .
- Social Activist And Environmentalist (Tribune, Harihar Swarup , Aug 06, 2006)
Pepsi and Coca Cola executives call her gusty, one who makes much noise. Her critics say she is moody, temperamental and a “bad boss” to work with.
- Quota For Backward Classes, Not One Caste: Hc (Statesman, Correspondent or Reporter, Aug 05, 2006)
In a significant verdict, the Allahabad High Court today said reservations provided under Clause four of Article 16 of the Constitution should favour backward classes and not a particular caste.
- Ruthless Dna (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Aug 05, 2006)
Congress reveals its true colours ---- The scapegoating of former External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh through the selectively leaked report of the Justice Pathak Inquiry Committee late Thursday evening shows the lengths to which the Government's . .
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