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EC orders strict implementation of model code

05 March 2009 at 10:58

With the announcement of poll dates for the Lok Sabha, the Election Commission on Wednesday ordered strict implementation of the model code of conduct in the national capital where elections are due on May 7. Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Satbir Sila ..

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Lawmaker seeks ban on Barbie dolls

05 March 2009 at 01:07

Lawmaker seeks ban on Barbie dollsCharleston, W.va. | March 05, 2009 12:01:13 AM ISTA West Virginia lawmaker has introduced a bill that would ban the sale of all dolls that influence girls to be beautiful.Democrat Jeff Eldridge of the House of Delega ..

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Madras HC passes strictures on police

05 March 2009 at 01:03

Madras HC passes strictures on policeThe Madras High Court came down heavily on the state police for violating its order dated February 19 and registering a case only on the burning of the police station in the premises of the high court.A division b ..

Posted in Criminal Law | 184 Views

SC fixes Mar 20 for hearing PIL seeking Navin Chawla's removal

05 March 2009 at 00:51

SC fixes Mar 20 for hearing PIL seeking Navin Chawla's removalNew Delhi | Wednesday, Mar 4 2009 ISTThe Supreme Court today fixed March 20 for hearing of a PIL seeking removal of Election Commissioner Naveen Chawla in view of the recommendation of the ..

Posted in Constitutional Law | 164 Views

FIVE (5) HIGH COURT CHIEF JUSTICE APPOINTED

05 March 2009 at 00:48

FIVE (5) HIGH COURT CHIEF JUSTICE APPOINTEDNew Delhi | Wednesday, Mar 4 2009 ISTThe appointment of Chief Justices of five High Courts-- Kerala, Patna, Rajasthan, Sikkim and Allahabad-- was announced by the Law and Justice Ministry this evening.All fi ..

Posted in Constitutional Law | 240 Views

UP govt to move SC against HC order on police recruits

05 March 2009 at 00:44

UP govt to move SC against HC order on police recruitsLucknow | Wednesday, Mar 4 2009 ISTThe Uttar Pradesh government is likely to file a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court to challenge the order of Allahbad High Court with regards to ..

Posted in Constitutional Law | 176 Views

SC declines to stay mafia don Babloo Srivastava conviction

05 March 2009 at 00:41

SC declines to stay mafia don Babloo Srivastava convictionNew Delhi | Wednesday, Mar 4 2009 ISTThe Supreme Court today declined to stay the conviction of mafia don Om Prakash Srivastava, alias Babloo Srivastava, who wanted to contest the Lok Sabha el ..

Posted in Criminal Law | 505 Views

HC asks DDA to explain ''P'' in layout plan

05 March 2009 at 00:39

HC asks DDA to explain ''P'' in layout planNew Delhi | Wednesday, Mar 4 2009 ISTThe Delhi High Court today asked the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to explain the meaning of 'P' mentioned in their layout plan of Loha Mandi, Naraina.''Is it 'a Park ..

Posted in Property Law | 1652 Views

HC slaps Rs 10,000 fine for filing miscellaneous petition

05 March 2009 at 00:37

HC slaps Rs 10,000 fine for filing miscellaneous petitionChennai | Wednesday, Mar 4 2009 ISTThe Madras High Court today slapped a fine of Rs 10,000 on a trade union affiliated to All India Anna DMK (AIADMK) for filing a miscellaneous petition seeking ..

Posted in Civil Law | 359 Views

MP HC directs inquiry into violation of labour laws by wooden mills

05 March 2009 at 00:33

MP HC directs inquiry into violation of labour laws by wooden millsJabalpur | Wednesday, Mar 4 2009 IST The Madhya Pradesh High Court today directed the Harda Collector to file inquiry report into 60 wooden cutting automatic 'Aara' machine establishm ..

Posted in Labour & Service Law | 366 Views