Delhi doctor fined Rs.3 lakh for refusing to help dying man

NEW DELHI - A consumer court has asked a Delhi doctor to pay compensation of Rs.3 lakh to the family of a seriously injured soldier who died outside his clinic two years ago and reminded him of the Hippocratic oath he had taken to “render help to a dying man”.

‘Bones’ extra sues star David Boreanaz for alleged sexual harassment on set of TV show

‘Bones’ extra sues David Boreanaz for harassment

Kosovo secession legal, rules International Court of Justice

BELGRADE/PRISTINA - The UN’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled Thursday that Kosovo broke no laws by declaring independence, disappointing Belgrade and exhilarating Pristina.

Family of fallen Texas firefighter says his transgender widow is ineligible for death benefits

Texas mom challenges transgender widow’s marriage

Former Browns center LeCharles Bentley sues team over career-ending staph infection

Former Browns center Bentley sues team over staph

Lawsuit between 2 film companies over rights to movie ‘Precious’ settled in Los Angeles

Lawsuit over rights to film ‘Precious’ settled

Former “Britain’s Got Talent” hopeful trying to sue Simon Cowell for public humiliation

UK Reality show reject tries to sue Simon Cowell

Court lets married couple live together

NEW DELHI - The Delhi High Court Thursday allowed a woman to live with her husband after she was forcibly restrained at home by her parents for marrying a man from a different caste. The police were also directed to provide protection to the couple.

Source: Utah computer specialist under investigation over list of purported illegal immigrants

Source: Computer worker suspected in Utah ‘list’

Kevin Costner dismisses multimillion-dollar lawsuit against promoter over music career

Kevin Costner dismisses lawsuit against promoter

Delhi doctors trained to deal with domestic violence victims

NEW DELHI - The Delhi government Thursday launched a training programme for its medical officers on treating victims of domestic violence.

Government rapped for refusing handicapped girl a job

NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court has pulled up the central government for denying a job to physically handicapped girl Pritilata Nanda of Orissa on the grounds that she did not get her name routed through an employment exchange. Nanda was also awarded damages of Rs.300,000.

Kerala seeks new judge for hearing on roadside meetings

KOCHI - The Kerala government Thursday filed a petition in the high court seeking the replacement of Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair, who is on the bench hearing its review petition against the holding of public meetings by the roadside.

Petitioner fined Rs.30,000 for frivolous suit

NEW DELHI - Slapping a fine of Rs.30,000 on a petitioner for a frivolous suit, the Delhi High Court Thursday said such litigation clogs the wheels of justice.

Naomi Campbell to testify Aug. 5 at trial for ex-Liberian president, chief prosecutor says

Naomi Campbell to testify Aug. 5 at Taylor trial

Supreme Court questions government on by-poll norms

NEW DELHI - The Supreme Court Thursday asked the central government whether it was mandatory for the Election Commission (EC) to hold an election in a constituency where the outcome of the previous poll was under litigation.

Opposition supports High Court’s directive for CBI probe against Bihar Govt.

PATNA - A day after creating ruckus in the Bihar State Assembly, Opposition leaders in Patna reiterated High Court’s ruling asking the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe into the alleged treasury scam case involving Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Naked Cowboy files lawsuit against Naked Cowgirl

NEW YORK - The US man, who has been portraying himself as the Naked Cowboy, has filed a lawsuit against a woman who portrays herself as the Naked Cowgirl.

Restaurant where Chelsea Clinton will have wedding rehearsal dinner in soup

NEW YORK - A server at Terrapin Restaurant, where Bill Clinton’s daughter Chelsea will have wedding rehearsal dinner, has filed a lawsuit against his bosses.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie settle for undisclosed damages in claim against UK newspaper

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie settle privacy claim

Brother of New Zealander killed by Khmer Rouge returns for verdict in war crimes trial

New Zealander in Cambodia for Khmer Rouge verdict

Lahore High Court orders judicial inquiry into murder of Christian brothers

LAHORE - Taking note of the broad daylight murder of two Christian brothers who were charged for blasphemy outside the Faislabad court premises, the Lahore High Court (LHC) had ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident.

Don’t be harsh during protests: Human Rights Watch

NEW YORK - The Jammu and Kashmir government should ensure due rights and protections for children detained for taking part in violent street protests, Human Rights Watch has said.

25 percent British babies born to Indians, Pakistanis

LONDON - Almost a quarter of babies in Britain are born to immigrant mothers, mostly from India, Pakistan and Poland.

Father-son lawyers claim rift at trial, elder prevails to keep ex-Ill. governor off stand

U.S. President Barack Obama joins Martha Coakley

Make corporates answerable: Bangladesh information chief

DHAKA - Bangladesh’s Chief Information Officer (CIC) wants that the Right to Information Act be amended to cover corporate offices and MNCs operating in the country to effectively combat corruption.

Bhopal Gas Tragedy: High Court directs Dow Chemicals to disclose its business interests

JABALPUR - The Jabalpur High Court has directed Dow Chemicals to disclose its assets, liabilities and other business interests in India and produce the Union Carbide’s merger documents with the company by August 17.

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