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Nanavati report in hand, Modi on a roll

   27 September 2008 at 16:54

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to stop circulation of copies of the Justice Nanavati Commission inquiry report, an order that is sure to prod the Narendra Modi government to go to every nook and corner of Gujarat with details of the probe panel ..

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Gay sex is immoral, govt tells HC

   27 September 2008 at 16:54

Gay sex is immmoral and a reflection of a pervasive mind and its decriminalisation would lead to moral degradation of society, the Centre told the Delhi High Court on Friday . Appearing before a bench headed by Chief Justice A P Shah, Additional So ..

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Jamia shootout: Inquiry by SC judge sought

   27 September 2008 at 16:54

Not everybody is convinced about the September 19 Jamia encounter. Civil society groups, in particular, are punching holes in the police theory. A team of Janhastakshep Campaign Against Fascist Designs and People’s Union for Democratic rights (PUDR ..

Posted in Constitutional Law |   235 Views


Rajiv case convict moves apex court for early release

   27 September 2008 at 16:54

After the sensational Nalini-Priyanka Gandhi meeting raised hopes for the early release of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict, another convict, P R Ravichandran, on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking remission of his life term on the gro ..

Posted in Criminal Law |   235 Views


Smoking ban: Govt rushes to SC

   27 September 2008 at 16:54

Sensing a spate of litigation in high courts challenging its decision to completely ban smoking in public places from October 2, the Centre on Friday rushed to the Supreme Court seeking transfer of all such petitions from the HCs to the apex court fo ..

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Amarinder challenges expulsion in SC

   27 September 2008 at 16:54

It was a mixed bag for former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh in the Supreme Court on Friday. Though he failed to get any immediate relief on his petition challenging the legality of his expulsion from the Assembly, he was successful in impress ..

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SC refused stay on Nanavati Report.

   27 September 2008 at 11:22

The Supreme Court on 26-09-08 refused to stay the circulation of Justice Nanavati report relating to the Godhra carnage in Gujarat. ..

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service tax

   27 September 2008 at 11:22

September, 26th 2008The Service Tax Department has charged the Indian arm of softwaregiant Microsoft with evading taxes to the tune of Rs 128 croreduring 2006-07 and has asked to pay Rs 256 crore, including penalty.The department found that Microsoft ..

Posted in Taxation |   290 Views


HOMO AN OFFENCE

   27 September 2008 at 11:22

Homosexuality a criminal offence: Govt tells court Friday, 26 September , 2008, 21:08 New Delhi: The government on Friday told the Delhi High Court that it is not scrapping the present law on homosexuality as it is a "criminal offence" and would "di ..

Posted in Criminal Law |   213 Views


Shahabuddin sentanced to 10-yr RI by special court.

   27 September 2008 at 11:22

The jailed RJD MP md. shahabuddin was sentenced to 10-yr RIon 26-09-08 by a special court in Siwan in a case related to recovery of a sophisticated weapon and ammunitions. ..

Posted in Criminal Law |   206 Views