White flight? In a reversal, nation’s suburbs are now increasingly minority, poor and aging

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Saints coach Payton says civil ‘process’ complicates ability to discuss Vicodin accusations

Saint coach Payton deflects lawsuit questions

Notices to Gujarat BJP leaders in Sohrabuddin case

GANDHINAGAR - The brother of Sohrabudin Sheikh, who was allegedly killed by the Gujarat police in a staged gunfight, Saturday served notices to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for contempt of court.

45-year-old civil rights slaying still awaiting a trial in Alabama 3 years after indictment

45-year-old civil rights slaying still unresolved

Make litigation affordable, reduce pending cases: PM (Second Lead)

NEW DELHI - “Justice delayed is justice denied”, noted Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday, urging the government, the judiciary and lawyers to work together to make litigation affordable and reduce the mounting court cases.

Chinese civil rights lawyers banned from practicing

BEIJING - China revoked the right-to-practice licenses of two civil rights lawyers, sparking condemnation from civil society organisations Saturday.

Municipal Corporation of Delhi ignoring RTI Act: Activist

NEW DELHI - A right to information activist has filed a complaint with the Central Information Commission (CIC) against the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for allegedly not having a Central Public Information Officer (CPIO).

PM urged not to restart work on Narmada dams

NEW DELHI - In an open letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, several activists have requested that the construction of dams on Narmada river should not be restarted until the rehabilitation of the displaced is complete and the environmental clearances are met with.

Pak law secretary resigns over Zardari Swiss cases controversy

ISLAMABAD - In an apparent bid to avoid confrontation with the Supreme Court, Pakistan Law Secretary Justice (retired) Muhammad Aqil Mirza has resigned from his post.

UN to honour Brazil president for battling hunger

BRASILIA - The UN World Food Programme will confer the “Chamion in the Battle Against Hunger” award to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for his efforts in fighting hunger in Latin America.

Make litigation affordable, says PM

NEW DELHI - “Justice delayed is justice denied.” With these words, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday urged the government, the judiciary and lawyers to work together to make litigation affordable and reduce the mounting court cases.

Check rising cost of litigation, says PM

NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday called for joint efforts by the government, the judiciary and lawyers to check the rising cost of litigation.

British voters denied right to vote can claim 750 pounds

LONDON - Britons denied the right to vote due to chaos at polling booths could be entitled up to 750 pounds compensation each, a lawyer has said.