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Articles 1721 through 1820 of 4481:
- Killers At Large (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Apr 03, 2006)
There seems to be an acquittal epidemic sweeping the country. The Best Bakery case, the BMW case, the Jessica Lall murder case, the Priyadarshini Mattoo murder case and now even the Irfan murder case.
- Making Statute A Plaything (The Economic Times, V KRISHNA ANANTH, Apr 01, 2006)
On December 27, 1970, Indira Gandhi came under siege after the Supreme Court declared the abolition of Privy Purses unconstitutional. She stunned everyone by recommending the dissolution of the Lok Sabha and early elections.
- Thaksin And Thailand's Snap Polls (Hindu, P.S. Suryanarayana, Apr 01, 2006)
Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, with his pro-poor image, is pitted against an Opposition that has accused him of manipulating the political system for his benefit.
- Taliban Call For Jihad As Italy Grants Refugee Status To Convert (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Abdul Rahman, the Afghan Christian who narrowly escaped the death penalty after converting from Islam, has been formally granted refugee status in Italy, the Interior Ministry announced on Thursday.
- Accountability In Islam (Dawn, Sidrah Unis, Mar 31, 2006)
Islam is a multifaceted religion where awareness of Divine rights has been given on the one hand and a functional network of an Islamic state has been laid down on the other.
- Indians Turn Back Justice Bhagwandas (Daily Times, Iftikhar Gilani, Mar 31, 2006)
Indian immigration authorities on Wednesday told Rana Bhagwandas, Pakistan’s first Hindu acting chief justice, and his family to get off the Lahore-Amritsar bus at the Wagah border crossing and sent them back.
- A Serenade To Gujarat (Telegraph, ASHOK MITRA , Mar 31, 2006)
The curtain would appear to have been drawn finally on the Best Bakery case.
- Nothing Exclusive (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Will the central government be able to muster up the courage to restrict — or redefine — the functioning of Shariat courts in this country?
- Welcome At Wagah! (Tribune, Editorial, The Tribune, Mar 31, 2006)
Is this the way to treat a visiting CJ?
The more things are said to change in India-Pakistan relations, the more they appear to remain the same.
- Centre Defends Denial Of Entry To Pak Acting Cj (Tribune, S. Satyanarayanan, Mar 31, 2006)
The Centre today strongly defended the decision of the Immigration Authorities at the Wagah border over the denial of entry to the kin of Acting Pakistan Chief Justice Rana Bhagwandas saying "the denial was due to Justice Bhagwandas's family . . .
- Meher's 'Killer' Turns Hostile (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
The police inquiry into Meher Bhargava's murder is fast becoming a convoluted tale of public confession, courtroom retraction and official confusion.
- Law Panel For Whistleblower Provision (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
Recommends its inclusion in draft bill dealing with removal of judges
- Mehar Case: Rawat Does A U-Turn (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 31, 2006)
High drama was witnessed in the sensational Mehar Bhargava murder case with one of the main accused telling the media on Thursday that he fired the fatal shot which he later retracted in the court saying the confession was made under "duress".
- Acting Pak Cj’S Kin Denied Entry At Wagah (Tribune, Varinder Walia, Mar 30, 2006)
An unsavoury situation arose at the Wagah joint check post when Immigration authorities denied entry to seven members of the family of Justice Rana Bhagwandas, first Hindu acting Chief Justice of Pakistan.
- Fear Factor: What Are The Fiis Scared Of? (The Financial Express, Sourav Majumdar, Mar 30, 2006)
The markets seem to have made a habit of scaling new peaks. After flirting with 11 K last week and then flattering to deceive, on Monday, the Sensex scaled Peak 11K firmly, with market players betting on even better days ahead.
- Logic Of Democracy (Statesman, SUBROTO ROY, Mar 30, 2006)
Parliament may unanimously vote for a bill on the “Office of Profit” issue but this will have to be consistent with the spirit and letter of the Constitution and with natural law if it is not to be struck down by the Supreme Court.
- Where There Is Smoke... (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Mar 30, 2006)
On March 20, a division bench of Gujarat High Court comprising Justices MS Shah and SG Dave, rejecting the appeal of the Union Railway Ministry for vacation of the stay on tabling of the UC Banerjee Commission report in Parliament observed . . .
- Nanavati Panel Objects To Government Stand (Hindu, MANAS DASGUPTA, Mar 30, 2006)
The G.T. Nanavati and K.G. Shah judicial inquiry commission probing the Godhra train fire incident and the post-Godhra riots in Gujarat has taken exception to the Central Government's refusal to submit a copy of the letter written by the former President,
- Nothing Exclusive (Hindustan Times, Editorial, The Hindustan Times, Mar 30, 2006)
Will the central government be able to muster up the courage to restrict — or redefine — the functioning of Shariat courts in this country?
- Businessmen At Work (Frontline, V. Sridhar, Mar 29, 2006)
While all eyes were on the Indo-U.S. nuclear deal, businessmen from both countries presented a wish list of reforms to the two governments.
- Ltte Sings Old Tune (Frontline, V.S. Sambandan, Mar 29, 2006)
The "Tamil Eelam Lands Act" once again highlights a key issue of the conflict - control of land
- Tn: Aiadmk Promises Transparent, Corrupt Free Admn (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Promising a corruption free, honest and transparent administration in Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK today said it would work for upgradation of economic and social status of Tamils, if voted back to power, in the May 8 polls.
- Bury The Congress (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, Mar 29, 2006)
The current crisis over the Ordinance controversy impels one to recall events.
- Because Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely (Business Line, D. Murali , Mar 29, 2006)
"The premise behind the separation of powers is that when a single person or group has a large amount of power, they can become dangerous to citizens."
- ‘We Will Double Her Poll Margin’ (The Week, Sachidananda Murthy, Mar 29, 2006)
S for Sonia, S for Sacrifice’was the chant outside the Congress headquarters when the most powerful woman in the country declined the prime minister’s post nearly two years ago.
- Gaining Ground (The Week, Sachidananda Murthy, Mar 29, 2006)
S for Sonia, S for Sacrifice’was the chant outside the Congress headquarters when the most powerful woman in the country declined the prime minister’s post nearly two years ago.
- Contempt Notice Issued To Bangladesh Poll Chief (Hindu, HAROON HABIB, Mar 29, 2006)
In what is seen as an unprecedented move in the country's judicial history, the Bangladesh Supreme Court has issued a suo motu show cause notice to the Chief Election Commissioner M.A. Aziz, an incumbent Supreme Court judge, to explain why . . .
- Monica’S Custody Extended Till Apr 10 (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
A local court has extended, until April 10, the judicial custody of underworld don Abu Salem’s girlfriend and Bollywood starlet Monica Bedi who is one of the accused in a fake passports case.
- 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.
- Need To Speed Up Formation Of National Govt In Iraq: Un Envoy (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 29, 2006)
Faced with rising sectarian violence in Iraq and inability of the US forces to control it, a top UN envoy has sought the help of the Arab League to establish a Government of national unity in the country.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- They Want Basic Rights, But You Call It Social Fuss' (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , Mar 28, 2006)
"Orissa's tribals have been displaced multiple times by industries, power projects... the so-called development processes. The people have lost their land and resource base several times... People are being thrown out of their homes and land, and . . .
- 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
- 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.
- 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 . . .
- 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 . . .
- 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'.
- 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.
- 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.
- Delhi Court Serves Notices On Sansar Chand's Jailors (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 25, 2006)
After repeated production warrants failed to secure poacher Sansar Chand's presence in six MCOCA cases filed by the CBI, a Delhi court on Friday served notices to Ajmer and Jaipur jail authorities for a report on court proceedings against Chand in the pas
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Police On The Loose (The Nation, Editorial, The Nation, Mar 24, 2006)
AS many as four policemen were arrested and another six booked in a murder case for killing two citizens in their custody at different places in the Punjab.
- Witness Protection (Statesman, AMIYA K SAMANTA, Mar 24, 2006)
Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform Desirable
- Tehelka Expose: Court Rejects Jain’S Second Bail Plea (Indian Express, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
A Delhi court has rejected the second bail application of R K Jain, former treasurer of the Samata Party, accused of attempting to accept bribes to “exercise influence” on public servants in a sting operation five years ago.
- Ec Justifies Decision To Transfer Nataraj (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
"It was taken keeping in mind importance of neutrality, fairness"
Nataraj's reported statement praising the Chief Minister "can create serious apprehensions in the minds of electors, candidates"
Under Article 324 of the . . .
- Afghanistan Under Pressure To Free Christian Convert (Daily Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 23, 2006)
International pressure mounted on Afghanistan on Wednesday over the case of a man who faces the death penalty for converting from Islam to Christianity.
- It's Naďve To Think Tainted Money Becomes Clean When Donated (Business Line, D. Murali , Mar 23, 2006)
There are times when Mammon encounters sobering morals. One such occasion happened last week, when The First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston disengaged itself from a $2.3-million contribution, and volunteered to give the amount to a . . .
- Sc Ruling Both Liberal And Illiberal (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, Mar 23, 2006)
Sometimes the best of intentions are not good enough. The recent Supreme Court verdict, which has granted a woman divorce on the ground that her “schizophrenic” husband had failed to consummate their marriage, bears that out.
- Italy At The Crossroads (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 23, 2006)
The issues ahead of the Italian polls (April 9-10) to elect the 15th Parliament are as much about tackling the country's daunting economic challenges as about the restoration of the credibility of democratic institutions.
- Twin Challenges (Daily Excelsior, Editorial, Daily Excelsior, Mar 22, 2006)
There are many issues that confront society at large and continue to pose a challenge to it. The plight of women is one. Another is the condition of undertrials in jails.
- Suffering Consumption (Hindustan Times, Editorial, The Hindustan Times, Mar 22, 2006)
Consumer rights — or wrongs — seldom make news.
- 28 Killed As Militants Storm Iraqi Jail (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2006)
Insurgents stormed a jail about dawn Tuesday in the Sunni heartland north of Baghdad, killing at least 17 policemen and a courthouse guard. Authorities said all 33 prisoners in the lockup were freed and 10 attackers were killed in the battle.
- Us Lawmaker Supports H1b Visa Hike (Hindustan Times, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 22, 2006)
As US Senate prepares to take up proposals to raise H1B visas availed largely by Indian IT professionals, a veteran lawmaker has backed the increase to "ensure we have the best and brightest people here."
- How To Turn The Clock Back (Dawn, Mansoor Alam, Mar 22, 2006)
According to a recent World Bank report, Pakistan, India and Bangladesh — quite contrary to the common perceptions — have higher prevalence of malnutrition than certain countries of Sub-Saharan Africa and are unlikely to achieve the millennium . . .
- Stalemate In Palestine (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, Mar 22, 2006)
It would be unfortunate for the Palestinian cause if Hamas and other parties fail to form a coalition government.
- The Gm Foods Divide (Hindu, Editorial, The Hindu, Mar 21, 2006)
In a draft ruling, the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) panel in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has upheld a 2003 complaint by the United States, Canada and Argentina that the European Union's (EU) de facto moratorium on authorisations for . . .
- Scrapped Law Still Dogs Assam Politics (Deccan Herald, Anirbhan Bhaumik, Mar 21, 2006)
It was December 8, 2005. Mir Hossain was working in a farm in Sivasagar in eastern Assam when some policemen picked him up...
- Music Can Create A Good Society, Says Kalam (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Mar 21, 2006)
President presents the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2005
Undertake mission to achieve unity of minds'
`It would reduce conflicts and terrorism'
- Lessons From Jessica Lal (Frontline, R.K. Raghavan, Mar 20, 2006)
The controversial verdict in the Jessica Lal case reveals problems in the Indian judiciary that have been ignored thus far.
- Judged By Higher Standards (Hindu, Rajindar Sachar , Mar 20, 2006)
With our tradition of judicial independence, a National Judicial Commission could be a turning point in the working of the judiciary.
- If Bill Has His Way, H-1b Gates Will Open (Deccan Herald, Shyam Bhatia, Mar 20, 2006)
Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates is among those lobbying for a substantial increase in the number of H-1B visas that would benefit Indian techies and others hoping to work in the US. Another linked proposal up for ...
- Mullaperiyar Row A Repeat Of Sutlej-Yamuna Canal Dispute (Hindu, T. Ramakrishnan, Mar 20, 2006)
The row has two precedents on inter-state river water disputes
- Waziristan: Is The Situation Retrievable? (Dawn, Amir Usman, Mar 20, 2006)
If use of force was the answer to the resolution of conflicts and frictions, then the Waziristan problem would have been solved a long time ago as every type of armament including jet fighters, helicopter gunships and heavy artillery has been used . . .
- Hostile Witnesses: A Judicial Nightmare (Deccan Herald, Gautamaditya Sridhara and Mala Sridhara , Mar 18, 2006)
Zaheera Sheikh’s changing stand in the Best Bakery case has put the spotlight on hostile witnesses
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