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NO HURRY IN CHANGING ANTI-GAY LAW - GOVT. OF INDIA

   28 June 2009 at 20:44

A decision on repealing a colonial-era law which criminalises homosexuality would be taken only after consulting “all sections” of the society, Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily said on Sunday.The gay community demands repeal of Section 3 ..

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Court notice to woman’s father on habeas corpus plea

   28 June 2009 at 10:24

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the father of a married woman and the Station House Officer of the Mayapuri police station in South-West Delhi on a habeas corpus petition by the woman’s husband seeking a ..

Posted in Criminal Law |   414 Views


Afzal case: 'You can't pick, choose and hang', says Govt

   27 June 2009 at 10:39

Government on Friday said the execution of death sentence of Afzal Guru, convicted in the Parliament attack case, was being delayed as "you cannot pick, choose and hang" and there were many mercy petitions pending for long."You cannot ..

Posted in Criminal Law |   326 Views


UP: Prosecution sanction sought in Varun Gandhi's case

   27 June 2009 at 10:04

The district administration of Pilibhit which had imposed NSA against the BJP leader and MP Varun Gandhi on March 29 last has forwarded the prosecution sanction order to the Uttar Pradesh government for approval.The order, forwarded by the district m ..

Posted in Criminal Law |   308 Views


Bhopal: Statements of 8 witnesses recorded in Abu Salem case

   27 June 2009 at 10:03

With the recording of statement of another witness in the eight-year-old fake passport case of underworld don Abu Salem in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) here today, altogether testimonies of eight witness were recorded during the heari ..

Posted in Criminal Law |   286 Views


Madras HC grants bail to 12 accused in army trucks attack ca

   26 June 2009 at 21:55

Madras High Court granted bail to 12 accused in the case related to the attack on army trucks in Coimbatore on May 5 this year.Mr Justice R Regupathi, who granted bail to them, directed them to appear before the concerned police station once and sign ..

Posted in Criminal Law |   396 Views


Ajmal Amir Kasab Trial: Jail authorities asked to provide me

   26 June 2009 at 13:28

The designated court, conducting the trial in 26/11 terror attacks case, directed Arthur Road Jail authorities to provide medical treatment to the lone captured terrorist Ajmal Amir Kasab after he complained of abdominal pain in the court. Kasab&rsqu ..

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Madras HC grants bail to 12 accused in army trucks attack ca

   26 June 2009 at 13:27

Madras High Court granted bail to 12 accused in the case related to the attack on army trucks in Coimbatore on May 5 this year.Mr Justice R Regupathi, who granted bail to them, directed them to appear before the concerned police station once and sign ..

Posted in Criminal Law |   160 Views


Union Govt to provide legal help to Surat rape victim

   26 June 2009 at 13:19

Shocked by the gangrape of a 17-year-old girl in the city on June 12, the Union government has decided to provide legal help to the victim to ensure speedy justice. According to Sanju Dixit, a member of Women Commission for Surat, an advocate would b ..

Posted in Criminal Law |   446 Views


Ajmal Amir Kasab Trial: Justice M.L. Tahaliyani feels hurt o

   26 June 2009 at 13:19

The designated court Judge M L Tahaliyani expressed anguish over defence advocate Abbas Kazmi’s allegation that ‘court is guiding the prosecution’.As soon as the court assembled for the day’s proceeding, Mr Kazmi, representing ..

Posted in Criminal Law |   410 Views