Google threatens to leave China over ‘phishing”LOS ANGELES - Google has threatened to close its operations and offices in China after hacking of email accounts of many human rights activists. More Wizards speak to authorities about Arenas gun case; team loses to Pistons
More Wizards speak to authorities about gun case Only 8 Wizards at shootaround as more speak to authorities about Arenas gun case
2 more Wizards speak to authorities about gun case NY’s top court rejects Dan Rather’s bid to reinstate his breach-of-contract case against CBS
NY’s top court rejects Rather’s appeal against CBS Hairstylists from Georgetown salon appear at courthouse for questioning in WH gatecrasher case
2 hairstylists arrive in the Salahi probe WASHINGTON — Two hair stylists from a fashionable salon are appearing at the federal courthouse as part of a grand jury investigation involving the couple who got into a White House state dinner without an invitation. NY’s top court rejects Dan Rather’s bid to appeal his breach of contract case against CBS
NY court rejects Dan Rather’s appeal against CBS Delhi High Court putting CJI in RTI ambit will invite apex court scrutinyNEW DELHI - With the Delhi High Court Tuesday endorsing its Sep 2 verdict declaring the office of the Chief Justice of India within the ambit of the Right to Information Act, top Supreme Court officials indicated that ruling may eventually be examined by the apex court itself. West Bengal seeks early disposal of Singur land caseNEW DELHI - The West Bengal government Tuesday approached the Supreme Court for expeditious disposal of Singur farmers’ lawsuit on the land leased to Tata Motors so that future transfer of the land to the Indian Railways for establishing a coach factory is not legally hurdled. Chief Justice of India in RTI ambit, activists hail ruling (Roundup)NEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court in a far-reaching ruling Tuesday held that the office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) comes within the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) law, and held that judicial independence is not a judge’s privilege but a responsibility cast upon him. Income tax returns, medical records not under RTI: courtNEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Tuesday ruled that income tax returns and medical records do not fall under the purview of Right To Information (RTI) Act “unless public interest is attached” holding in its landmark judgment that the Chief Justice of India (CJI) came under the ambit of the transparency law. Dinakaran impeachment: Process still on, says AnsariNEW DELHI - Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari Tuesday said the process was “still on” in the impeachment motion against Karnataka High Court Chief Justice P.D. Dinakaran. Submit US non-immigrant visa applications onlineMUMBAI - Applications for non-immigrant visas (NIV) for the United States will be submitted and accepted online from Feb 1 using a new electronic form, it was announced here Tuesday. Chief Justice of India office in RTI ambit: high court (Second Lead)NEW DELHI - In a landmark judgment, the Delhi High Court Tuesday upheld a single bench order that the office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) comes within the purview of the Right To Information (RTI) Act, observing that openness is the “best disinfectant”. Chronology of judges’ assets caseNEW DELHI - Following is a chronology of the case that put judges’ assets under the Right to Information (RTI) Act: Portuguese court hears libel claim against ex-detective who investigated missing British girl
Missing British girl libel case opens in Lisbon Kin protest for better condition in Venezuelan jailsCaracas, Jan 12 (IANS/EFE) Over 1,300 relatives of inmates, including women and children, have been protesting in support of the prisoners’ demand for better condition in Venezuelan jails. Anti-corruption court to hear Pakistani minister’s plea Feb 2RAWALPINDI - An anti-corruption court here will Feb 2 hear a plea by Pakistani Interior Minister Rehman Malik seeking exemption from personal appearance in two cases in which he is charged with misappropriation. Legal fraternity hail RTI verdict, some warn of misuseNEW DELHI - The legal fraternity Tuesday hailed the Delhi High Court judgement holding the Chief Justice of India’s (CJI) office within the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, saying it would make the judiciary more accountable. But some warned there had to be inbuilt safeguards to avoid troublesome litigation. Gurkhas to continue campaign after losing London High Court pensions rulingLONDON - Gurkha veterans, who lost a test case against Britain’s Ministry of Defence over pension rights at the High Court in London, have vowed to continue campaigning. Congress, BJP keep mum on high court’s RTI orderNEW DELHI - The Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) did not make a direct comment on the Delhi High Court judgment Tuesday on the office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) coming within the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, but said there should be transparency in “different pillars of democracy”. Historic, say RTI activists after ruling on apex judges’ assetsNEW DELHI - Right to Information (RTI) activists from across the country Tuesday hailed the Delhi High Court’s ruling upholding its single bench order that the office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) comes within the purview of the RTI Act and details of judges’ assets should be revealed under it. Delhi High Court judges to declare assets next weekNEW DELHI - Following in the footsteps of their counterparts in the Supreme Court, Delhi High Court judges said Tuesday that they too would declare their assets and make available all the information on the website. Chief Justice of India comes under purview of RTI Act, says Delhi High CourtNEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court on Tuesday upheld its verdict that the office of the Chief Justice of India comes within the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act and the senior most judge is obliged to share details of his assets under this act. CBI to probe Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter caseNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court on Tuesday directing a CBI probe into the 2005 Soharabuddin Sheikh encounter case. Ruchika case: Rathore’s bail hearing todayCHANDIGARH - The Punjab and Haryana High Court is expected to take up the anticipatory bail application of former Haryana Director General of Police SPS Rathore. ‘Dr. Death’ Jayant Patel’s trial to take less than 12 weeksMELBOURNE - The Australian Supreme Court was informed that the trial of Indian origin doctor Jayant Patel should take less than the projected 12 weeks, which meant the trial should run for less time than had been expected. RTI covers office of Chief Justice of India: High courtNEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Tuesday upheld its single bench order that the office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) comes within the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act and details of judges assets should be revealed under that. CBI to probe killing of Sohrabuddin, othersNEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Tuesday transferred the probe into the alleged staged killings of Ujjain youth Sohrabuddin Sheikh, his wife Kausar Bi and their family friend Tulsi Ram Prajapati by a Gujarat police team in November 2005 to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Right to Information covers office of Chief Justice of India: High courtNEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Tuesday upheld its single bench order that the office of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) comes within the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act and details of judges assets should be revealed under that. Vatican criticises racism in ItalyVatican City, Jan 12 (IANS/AKI) The Vatican has launched a scathing attack on Italian racism, condemning the violent attacks against immigrants in the southern town of Rosarno late last week. |
|
